 CaptainCougar (5547), Rockville, Maryland, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jun 14, 2009 Tap at the brewpub Feb 2008: Pours an oily opaque with a creamy dense dark tan/brown head. Aroma of sweet dark caramel and dark chocolate malts with a touch of dark fruits. Body starts fairly full and dark malty sweet with a touch of smoky peat and brown sugar before a semi-dry roasty dark chocolate finish with a touch of light fruity tartness. Could use a little more sweetness, but still pretty tasty.
Aurelius (2655), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 26, 2008 Alcohol and char aroma with lots of fruit and chocolate. Medium weight. Nicely balanced - does’t go too bitter or roasty. Didn’t get to write too many notes on this one - was having dinner with the boss - but this was one of the best beers that I’ve ever had. DO NOT start out with this beer, if you’re having more than one -- it makes otherwise decent brews pale in comparison.
craftbeerdesign (772), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 26, 2008 on tap... a deep dark black stout with a tan head. nice aromas of coffee, chocolate and smoked malts. wonderful over the palate with a full creamy body... very smooth. Very solid Imp. Stout.
unclemattie (2446), Georgia, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 25, 2008 Tap. Dark Black, thin dark brown head. Flavors of burnt coffee. Sweet malts, bitter finish. lingering coffee flavors. Aroma of sweet roasted malt. Thick oily presence.
kp (8600), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 22, 2008 Updated: Jan 17, 2009
Date: January 03, 2008
Mode: Firkin
Source: Brewpub
Appearance: solid black, dense chocolate head, drippy lace
Aroma: dry dark chocolate aroma
Body: creamy velvet body
Flavor: rich dark chocolate and roasted flavor, lots of coffee character, bitterness is a lot more subdued than expected considering the high levels of dark malts, touch of fruity character helps to balance the roasted
Date: February 07, 2008
Mode: draft
Source: brewpub
Aroma: good dark fruit character in the aroma
Flavor: lots of strong roasted flavor
Date: November 20, 2008
Mode: bottle
Source: brewpub
Aroma: rich roasted and dark chocolate aroma with the sweet dark fruits getting stronger and picking up some sherry
Body: body thining out
Flavor: flavor is still dominated by the rich roasted character, dark fruits are still mostly hidden by the roasted malts
Date: December 18, 2008
Mode: bottle
Source: brewpub
picking up more dark fruit in the flavor along with more dark chocolate,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.7/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **4
ChainGangGuy (2619), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 10, 2008 Updated: Feb 16, 2009Appearance: Pours an opaque black body with a lush, dense, inch-high dark tan head.
Smell: Roasted malt aroma with full notes of fire-scorched grains reminiscent of French Roast coffee.
Taste: Creamy dark chocolate and rich mocha with an everso subtle sweetness. Very faroff hint of oven-roasted fruit. Burnt grain flavor with plenty roasty bitterness. The bitterness eases up somewhat for a smooth, roasty finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium-full body. Low carbonation. Incredibly creamy mouthfeel.
Drinkability: Tasty, sure, but it’s that smooth, creamy mouthfeel that really sells me!
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