 kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Sep 1, 2007 Date: 07/21/2007
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, Indy
black, scant frothy beige head,
sweet chocolate and tart cherry aroma with a layer of bourbon,
lots of dark chocolate and tart cherry flavor with the bourbon kicking in at the finish to add sweet bourbon and vanilla, the tartness from the cherry plays well with the bourbon and vanilla sweetness, a touch of oakyness in the finish adds the needed bitter balance,
Aroma: 8/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 18/20
Rating: 4.2/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: ***+/4
argo0 (6167), Washington DC, USA
Jun 25, 2008 (12oz bottle, thanks kmweaver) Small dark brown head atop brown-black body. Aroma is medium sweet, milk chocolate, some cherry. Taste is moderately sweet, cocoa, some vanilla/Bourbon, cherry. Smooth medium body, low carbonation. Not overBourbonated, simply delicious!
CaptainCougar (4633), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Nov 18, 2007 On tap at the 2007 GTMW: Pours an opaque black with a frothy, well-lacing dark tan head. Aroma of oaky vanilla bourbon and tart cherries. Body is semi-sweet, smooth and dark caramel and chocolate malty with nice cherry balance and fruity notes. Well done and enjoyable.
hopdog (4552), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Jun 4, 2008 12oz bottle (thanks Derek!!!). Poured a dark black with brown edges and an averaged sized brown head. Aromas of wood/oak, vanilla, the cherries were present but not overpowering, some bourbon, and light smoke. Tastes of cherries (starts out sweet and ends lightly tart), vanilla, oak, bourbon, some roastiness, and light chocolate. Creamy body with the alcohol well hidden. Cherry burps. I found neither the cherries or bourbon was over done and worked well together. I had this one after dinner and it made a great dessert.
hopscotch (4457), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Jul 9, 2008 Bottle... This beer rocks!... Pours black with a small, creamy, beige head. Great retention. Earthy, fruity nose. Acidic cherries, bourbon, vanilla, coffee and mild chocolate. Full-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel and moderate carbonation. The flavor is acidic, but balanced nicely. Cherry and bourbon tartness; oaken earthiness; coffee ground and charcoal bitterness and chocolate malt sweetness... thoughtfully melded together. Tangy, lightly bitter, toasted finish. This world class beer was provided by scubarex!
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