 Nephilium (416), Ohio, USA
Apr 28, 2008
(Batch 3 bottle) Aroma starts with alcohol, there are some chocolate and coffee notes lurking behind the alcohol burn. Pours opaque black with a large tan head. It has a very full and thick mouthfeel. The flavor is a touch of alcohol, a bit of sweetness, and then a long coffee finish. Overall, this is quite tasty. I think some time in the cellar to calm down some of the alcohol notes would do good things for this beer. Now to get some more and test for myself.
fidel (69), Livermore, California, USA
Jul 21, 2008 Batch 3. Black, Thick, creamy, dark chocolate, dark fruits, roasted malt, coffee, alcohol, caramel, with a bourbon finish.
danmans (5), Wilmington, Delaware, USA
does not count  Jul 18, 2008 Batch 3. Pours an opaque, dark, dark brown. Nearly black. Nose is full of roasted malts, burnt coffee, anise seed and alcohol. The alcohol nose is on par with most liqueurs. A little strong for my liking but it definitely piques my curiousity. Pleasant flavor at first with hints of coffee, semi-sweet chocolate and prunes. The finish is a little harsh with a too strong alcohol bite and a funky, cloying taste on the back of the tongue. Reminds me of a less sweet version of Dogfish Head’s WWS. Both have their merits but neither one ranks at the top of my list. Don’t get me wrong though. It sure as hell is more enjoyable than 90% of the beers I’ve tried.
Indulgence (25), Ajo, Arizona, USA
Jul 17, 2008 Pours like black hole with an initial 2 finger head, settles down quickly and Flavors are extremely complex and do change around when you swirl the glass: aromas of black, unsweeted coffee infused with dark belgian cocoa powder, some hints of anice and zinfandel, alchohol is present for sure and it packs a punch. This is an extraordinary sipping brew, and to enjoy with dark or white chocolate Kit Kats or both, cigar perhaps. The alchohol kicks up as the beer warms, and the flavors do change and the roasted malts appear. Coats the tounge with creaminess, like a cross between a chocolate milk and some of the best Bordeaux. It really is a crafty shape shifter. Coming from a wine world, this is class altering beer!!! Hints of port, zinfandel, single barrel bourbon. Amazing!! If I want to get drunk within a single tulip glass, I have found my elixer.
MuttyD (41), Cambridge, USA
Jul 14, 2008 Devilish. Huge roasted malt and chocolate sweetness is persistent as it moves across the palate. Beautiful chocolate black color with a foamy tan head. Alcohol is extremely present and almost overpowers the brew. However, it is one of my favorite high ABV beers and imperial stouts.
Jblauvs (113), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
Jul 13, 2008 pitch black pour with a small tan head. Sweet alcohol aroma with plums and licorice. Immediately excellent mouth feel very creamy and smooth, followed by a sharp hit of sweet alcohol. This is followed by mellowing flavors of ripe plums with a slight woody character. The end is pure espresso but you are left with an after taste of rum. Very complex. the alcohol is overly powerful but, although unbalanced, it is a unique and a delightful sipper.
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