JackMehoff (16), Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Feb 25, 2008
(750 bottle) I bought this stout based purely on on its very high overall ranking. I’m not a big fan of coffee in the aroma, in the palate, or in general, but I figured I’d give it a shot.
I was surprised at how pleasant the aroma was, and how I wasn’t overwhelmed by coffee. The flavor contained a great mix of chocolate and caramel along with the ever present coffee. Overall I’d say a great beer, but I’d prefer something with less coffee next time.
 bierkoning (4636), La Tropica, Netherlands
Jul 22, 2008 Bottle @ DTS. Cream and dark chocolate in the aroma. Roasted malt, coffee and dark chocolate in the flavor. Alcohol is well hidden. Earthy hops in the aftertaste. Rather straightforward IS, maybe lacking a bit in complexity, but still a great beer.
ewestern (34), Ohio, USA
Jul 20, 2008 Pour was a nice thick black with a frothy dark tan head. Roasted malts and coffee with chocolate came through the nose. Starts with a very slight carbonation on the tip tongue, flavor continues the roasted coffee and chocolate theme. Finish is bitter with a coffee like burn. Not a coffee man myself, but was very impressed with its usage here. I enjoyed how the aroma complimented the taste so well with every sip.
jerohen (1458), Bussum, Netherlands
Jul 20, 2008 Dutch tasting session Bunnik. Opaque, big brown head. Malty, coffee and some chocolate in aroma. Malty flavour, bitter, chocolate again. Lasting bitter finish.
jbrus (4056), Delft, Netherlands
Jul 19, 2008 Bottle@DTS. Nice aroma, blackcurrant, coffee, hint of black chocolate. Opague, brown fine head, good lace. Nice balanced flavor between sweet and roasted bitterness. Alcohol well hidden.
oh6gdx (5195), Vaasa, Finland
Jul 14, 2008 Bottled. Thick black colour with mediumsized brown head. Aroma is sweet malts, coffee, chocolate, licirice, alcohol and some sour smoked wood. Also a bit vanilla as it warms up. Flavour is very much the same kicking you in the face while drinking. A very nicely balanced big ABV Imperial stout, which still manages to be both powerful yet so smooth and nice.
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