 Old_Mr_Crow (1043), Seattle, Washington, USA
Apr 9, 2006
From the bottle.
Pours an astonishling opaque dark brown with the slightest hint of red highlights and big foamy dark tan head.
The aroma is alluring -- pumpernickel molasses, a hint of agar, lots of roasted grain -- but it doesn’t even begin to prepare the mind for the slam-dunk overflowing flavorful goodness of what is to follow. This beer has so much going on: dark chocolate, the sweet pumpernickel that rode in on the aroma, hints of grape and apple that dive back down below the roasted malts before you can really get a handle on them, hints of tannin, a strong and absolutely delightful latte-with-sugar finish. The palate balances out just right, leaving one with a beer that is full on the tongue and yet deeply drinkable -- it’s hard to slow down as much as the complex flavors merit.
Goodness I like this beer; this one has been a very pleasant surprise.
cblado (89), Wisconsin, USA
Oct 10, 2008 12 oz bottle. Poured a deep, dark mahogany color. Nice tan head, too. Aroma was malted barley, some coffee notes. Flavor was robust, with rich chocolate and roasty coffee notes coming through. Palate was excellent, a thickness that didn’t get in the way but carried the flavors nicely. I plan on getting some more of this.
flatmatt (98), Northville, Michigan, USA
Oct 9, 2008 12 oz bottle. Pours nearly opaque brown with a medium tan head. Aromas of sweet dark fruits (tons of raisin and red grape), caramel, chocolate. Flavor follows suit with the dark fruits and chocolate, then some roastiness. Clean finish.
gameface23 (115), Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
Oct 5, 2008 Very dark pour with an off-white head that left nice lacing. Aroma was weak, consisting mainly of muted malt and coffee. Taste was better, with a mix of chocolate and coffee and some roastiness/smokiness.
bretupdegraff (101), Fishers, Indiana, USA
Oct 3, 2008 poured dark brown with nice head that disapated to a thin head that lasted forever. didn’t get much aroma but my smeller may not be working too well. Flavor is great - creamy and chocolate/malt/coffee - nice little bite in the aftertaste to mix it up - awesome palate - Very good and I plan to get some more of this stocked up.
taalhiker (111), Dayton, Ohio, USA
Oct 3, 2008 From bottle. Poured dark brown with thin brown head. Big chocolate and coffee smells. Sweet coffee flavors with a chocolate finish. Classic Anchor.
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