 hellbilly (608), scottsdale über alles, Arizona, USA
May 8, 2008 bottle left at my house that used to belong to shyam... thick black pour topped by a medium brown head with reddish tints. unreal sheets of lacing left behind. the aroma is musty oats, smoke/astringency, licorice, wood, chocolate and umami. the palate is full of dark roasty grains, oatmeal, toasted nuts, chocolate and smoke. tart high roast finish with coffee and some banana like fruitiness in the finish. full body with a creamy texture as the carbonation gets worked up. astringency/acidity from the roast keeps the mouth feel interesting... very simple yet delicious and profound...
MrBunn (711), Western, Pennsylvania, USA
May 7, 2008 Bottle. Pour is thick and black with a one finger tan head. Aromas are weak... a bit musty and with some oatmeal and dark malt. Oatmeal and dark chocolate come through strong in the flavor as does a bit of a peat/smoke flavor. Very nice balance and wonderful, thick mouthfeel makes this one a winner.
stefanje (385), (Santee) San Diego, California, USA
May 6, 2008 11.5 oz bottle--bonus from jjpm74. Pours a jet black color with a tan head. Head slowly recedes to a fine film and leaves plenty of lacing. The aroma is medium in strength with coffee and smoked malts. The flavor is rich with more coffee and smoke. The mouthfeel is silky smooth and light on the palate. The finish is long with lingering smoke and biter walnuts. Overall: A superb stout, I’d drink it every day if it was available.
Old_Mr_Crow (932), Seattle, Washington, USA
May 4, 2008 Bottle courtesy of CaptainCougar. Thanks. I ’ve been wanting to try this one for a long time.
Pours very, very black and thick, elegant tan head, full but with lovely fine bubbles. This one’s a five on appearance. Rich chocolate aroma, slightly metallic, inous hints, malty. Whispers of smoke and grape on the bitter-chocolate-dominated flavor, gently, gently sour, easy drinking, hints of sweetness ducking in at unexpected moments in the flavor profile, that smoke lingering into the finish beyond any serious trace of the hops.
After dozens of great big impy stouts, it’s so refreshing to sit down with a classic like this one. Beautifully done.
BlackForestCO (401), Fort Collins and Black Forest, Colorado, USA
May 2, 2008 Bottle shared by mmtmatrix. Poured a full dark brown color with a moderate beige head that receded to a layer and left good lacing. Aroma of light chocolate, and some espresso-like coffee and cream. Smooth, moderately creamy entry with some light chocolate leads into a light coffee flavor with some moderate roastiness on the finish. Smooth, light on the palate. Pretty nice for a 5% stout. Thanks Malcolm.
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