 JohnC (1760), Mission Viejo, California, USA
Apr 1, 2008
Pours an opaque brown with a one inch long lasting off white head. The flavor is malty with chocolate notes. It finishes smoothly and dry. 10% ABV? no way! I’m sure this will hit me in about an hour. I want to retry this one in about 6 months to see how the flavors develop.
nqualls (420), Tennessee, USA
Oct 3, 2008 Bottle. Poured a dark brown with a dense brown head. Aroma of chocolate, vanilla and brown sugar. Flavor reflects the aroma, with a hint of coffee and warming alcohol that is only slightly apparent.
MI2CA (1099), Noblesville, Indiana, USA
Sep 29, 2008 Sample at J Gumbos Aug 2008 Indy tasting - Aroma is roasty dark malts, vanilla, coffee and brown sugar. Flavor matches aroma with some caramel and alcohol showing up. Palate is smooth for 10%. A tasty brew.
alexanderj (1338), San Diego, California, USA
Sep 28, 2008 Bottle, courtesy of my sister. Poured a very dark brown/black with a big, compact brown head. Aroma of chocolate, vanilla, brown sugar; more subtle hints of coffee, roasted malt, and fruit/cherries. Really smooth and solid flavor. Hinds the alcohol masterfully. Very nice and soft palate. Taste of chocolate (a little bit bitter chocolate), vanilla/sugar, and wood/earth. Some caramel and fruit. Just a really enjoyable beer.
danielcurtis81 (98), San Diego, California, USA
Sep 26, 2008 Getting notebook online. Bottle. Wow! A very happy anniversary. Pours a chocolate black. Carmel and malts on the nose. Flavors very intense and good. Great roasted malt flavors. Chocolate flavors add a lot and hops put round out the party nicely. Great beer.
MrChopin (200), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Sep 25, 2008 Dark Brown with a thick, foamy yellowish-tan head. Aroma is sugary and syrupy, some sweet fruit in there, vanilla, and a touch of caramel. Flavor is strong chocolate and caramel, roasted malt, fruit, wood in the aftertaste. Thick and a little sticky and salty, it’s also a little boozy thanks to an obvious alcohol. Definitely not for drinking on hot, summer days.
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