 ElGaucho (1721), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Jan 16, 2005 Another rare perfect beer. I cannot come up with any way this beer could be made better. I have had better beers, but for the style, it is perfect. Hoppy nose. Milk chocolate. Fully opaque, black. Tan head. Mostly diminishing. Fine head and lace. Clean, crisp appearance. Nice hoppy mouthfeel,. Smooth, creamy. Some alcohol presence. Is somewhat subdued for 8.1%. It is hard to imagine a better tasting stout. Bear Republic has to, at this point, be recognized for what they are; one of the top 5 brewers in the United States.
goz (359), Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA
Oct 26, 2003 Pours a pitch black, with a large dark tan head that is a bit rocky, mostly lasting, and laces in sheets. Aroma is enormous, with a lot of chocolate, coffee, caramel, and a generous dose of hops. Flavor is equally large - tons of chocolate, middle becomes more coffee like, and ends with a very big and tasty hoppy bitterness. Full bodied, amazingly flavorful and complex - definitely one that needs to be consumed above fridge temp. I'm going to have to do a side-by-side with some Storm King since they are both amazing brews.
MERUBADOO (6), Flossmoor, Illinois, USA
does not count  Mar 11, 2003 TASTING THIS IMPERIAL STOUT AT THE REAL ALE FEST, BOTTLE CONDIITONED, I WAS VERY IMPRESSED. SMOOTH, TREMENDOUSLY RICH AND THICK!
railcat1 (488), Hammond, Indiana, USA
May 19, 2006 had this on tap at 3fff and i was surprised .this is very good not to sweet not to thick and very enjoyable.i will drink this again
MilkmanDan (1937), Eagan, Minnesota, USA
Jun 21, 2002 Updated: May 2, 2003Rerate 5/2/03. Had this rated a 4.4, not quite high enough. Really great stuff. Impressive hoppy finish, very crisp and dry. Loads of subtle roasts, very much enjoy the fact that for an imperial it's got more of a milk chocolate character than coffee or bitter chocolate. Palate is blissfully quaffable, remains very full and rich yet is just gloriously drinkable. Yum. Original rating: Deep black color with a coffee-colored head that dissipates rapidly. Nose is full of caramel, toffee, and coffee. Initially very mild and sweet, follows up with nice roasts and chocolate malts. Rich and creamy. Lovely.
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