 Aubrey (2549), Denver, Colorado, USA
Feb 5, 2006 On tap at Mountain Sun in Boulder: Very dark brown; patchy head. Fizzy carbonation in a lightish body. Light elements of chalky cocoa, light roast, creamed-coffee sweetness, some alcohol fruitiness, and some bitter chocolate. Mild bitterness (grassy). Didn’t seem like 12 percent; if so, it was hidden very well. No major offenses, but not a lot going on, especially for an imperial.
luckygirl (1212), Longmont, Colorado, USA
Feb 4, 2006 Had this on draught at Mountain Sun, Boulder. The beer poured a dark, nearly opaque brown color with an average-sized, creamy, medium-brown, mostly diminishing head. The aroma was heavily malty with notes of roasted grain and chocolate, moderately yeasty with a note of soap, and miscellaneous traces of brine / green olives, and a light helping of something that smells like pungent fresh rosemary or bay—kind of like a cheap cologne. The flavor was lightly sweet, lightly acidic and lightly bitter with an average-length, lightly acidic, moderately bitter finish. The body was medium-to full, the texture was velvety and the carbonation was so soft it was nearly flat. I didn’t care for this one that much—it wasn’t very engaging in the nose or the mouth.
Ernest (4169), Boulder, Colorado, USA
Feb 3, 2006 Draught, Mountain Sun.
Head is mostly lasting.
Body is black.
Aroma is lightly malty (roasted grain), trace hops (resin), with a light note of rosemary.
Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly to moderately acidic, lightly bitter.
Finish is lightly sweet, lightly to moderately acidic, moderately bitter.
Medium to full body, velvety texture, lively carbonation, lightly alcoholic.
Surprisingly uninteresting, though the alcohol seems to be hidden well (if indeed it is still 12%). Not labeled as a whisky/oaked stout.
tjthresh (1237), LaPorte, Indiana and Belton, Missouri, USA
Jan 13, 2006 Served in a snifter. Poured midnight black. Very dense. Full brown head. Aroma has notes of dark chocolate, tobacco, grape juice, and vanilla. Mocha, bitter dark chocolate, burnt marshmallow flavors abound. Full bodied, slick mouth feel, with lingering alcohol. One of 75th’s best efforts.
BBB63 (3667), La Porte, Indiana, USA
Oct 15, 2005 GABF 2005, Whiskey Imperial Stout (should this get it’s own entry?):
Deep brown hued with a small head. The aroma has a twangy cherry and grape quality with chocolate, carmel, vanilla, and light smoky esters. The taste has lactic notes over a bittersweet malt and fruity nature. The finish has a bit a smoky tone and some bitters as well. The feel is a bit sticky and warming but also metallic on the finish. Good but I am somehwat underwhelmed. I was looking forward to this after having the IIPA.
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