2.8 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 11/20
On tap at brewpub 2/15/10. Pours a dark opaque brown. Thin tan head that disspates fairly quickly. Slightly skunky aroma with hints of coffee bitternees. Flavor is much nicer, with lots of nice roasted malt flavors with coffee in the finish. Medium mouthfeel. A little on the watery side (due to Oklahoma’s ridiculous 3.2 law), but not bad.
2.6 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20
Tap at brewpub: Dark, dark brown with no head. This one is oak-aged by throwing oak chips into the brew while its fermenting. It has a mellow aroma of brown sugar. I was expecting some burnt, charcoal notes but did not find it in either the taste or the aroma. This is probably more in line with Black Butte, except that BB is 10 times better. It is smooth and tangy with a slick feel and a good finish.
3.4 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
This was the initial batch that was oak Aged. Dark pour, no head or lace. Sweet, very low carbonation. Fruity and lots of dark fruits. Some nice chocolate and caramel tones, with light smoke. Very good.
2.8 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20
Date: February 23, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
Appearance: clear brown with ruby red highlights, fine beige head
Aroma: rich chocolate aroma accented by lightly sweet dark caramel malt
Flavor: rich dry chocolate flavor, just a touch of dark caramel sweetness, plenty of earthyness keeps t pretty dry, hint of roasted
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.8/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: *4
2.2 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 4/10 PALATE 2/5 OVERALL 7/20
Roasty aroma, thin watery body. Tastes very similar to the stout, but not as dry. Has offensive citrus and sour notes as well.
1.8 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 4/10 PALATE 1/5 OVERALL 6/20
Smoky and mediciney. Syrupy and sweet. Way too thin. Not that great at all.
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