Pours very dark brown, almost black. No head to speak of. Complex, and subtle. Slightly sticky mouth feel. Mild carbonation. Dry, lightly bitter finish. Not sure why is classified as a “Belgian” imperial stout. Maybe it uses Belgium yeast? If so it is not that prominent and I would not have picked up on it without contemplating it. Notes of black licorice and cloves? Surprisingly thin bodied. Vinous. Alcohol is well hidden. I had a hard time putting my finger on this one. Will need to try it again. All in all, another winning big beer from Weyerbacher. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

UPDATED: JUL 1, 2021 bottle from Black Dog Beer Shop in Vienna, VA Aroma: roasty, licorice, earthy, chocolate, caramel Appearance: dark brown with a tan head Taste: medium sweetness, medium bitterness Mouthfeel: light carbonation, creamy feel, medium body, long finish Delicious

UPDATED: FEB 21, 2021 Una belgian stout, es lo que dice ser, da gusto la calidad en las simples cosas, una buena cerveza se caracteriza por eso. Espuma color café claro, compacta, medio baja-baja, rápida disminución. No vuelve a compactar. Aromas de maltas torradas, aniz, enebro, uva pasa, ciruelas, licoroza, caramelo, pero predomina la fruta madura, frutas pasas. En boca es densa, baja carbonatacion, primero la fruta madura, casi como un trago de vino, luego el café y el chocolate, seguido de caramelo, algo de regusto a clásica levadura Ale, el final es oleoso, pero poco duradero, astringencia leve de taninos, no se percibe el alcohol. Temperatura de cata: 8° Tiempo de cata: 45 minutos.

UPDATED: DEC 22, 2020 From a bomber of an old but unknown vintage. Pours black with a tan head. Aroma of bitter roast. Flavors are sweet raisins and bitter cocoa

UPDATED: SEP 17, 2020 Piana może na sekundę się pojawiła i tyle, kompletnie zniknęła. Kolor czarny bez prześwitów. Aromat w nos uderza alkohol, nic nie zakryty, mocne nuty czekoladek z likierem alkoholowym, nieco kawy, melasa, wytrawność, paloność. W smaku mocno daje się we znaki paloność, alkohol ociepla od środka, jest likierowo, wytrawnie, aż lekko przytyka, czuć również słód, czekoladę, kawę. Nie moje to klimaty tak do końca, no a już ten wyłażący wszędzie alkohol to już lekka przeginka.

UPDATED: AUG 2, 2020 A fairly complex flavor profile. Pours dark, almost black with a tiny head that quickly dissipates. No lacing, lies flat and black. On the nose is cola, molasses, chocolate, and soy. Tastes follow the same profile with additional notes of figs, anise, vanilla, prunes, tobacco, and leather. Strong malt backbone. Sticky texture. Did not notice the Belgian yeast component, although it must be there. As it warmed, it improved as do most beers in this style. Cola, molasses and soy predominate. This flavored stout is good but nothing too special. Drinkable, enjoyable.

UPDATED: JUL 20, 2020 Bottle sample at a tasting at Max's place. Thanks zvikar. Black. Fruity esters, roast, malt, caramel, chocolate, sweet, a bit sugary, some alcohol.

UPDATED: JUL 13, 2020 At Max Place, pours black with a beige head, aroma of chocolate, caramel, prunes, flavor of chocolate, caramel, toffee, prunes, medium bodied

UPDATED: MAR 8, 2020 Black. Aroma is mushroom light caramel and juicy chocolate. Taste is sweet caramel juicy harsh spicy bitter. Very dense but not so balanced.

UPDATED: MAR 11, 2020 Bottle. Black, medium brown fine head. Mild sweet roasty nose. Extra sweet, chocolate malty, a bit of salty soy not quite balancing it. Tasty with Zabbaione desserts!