4 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
A very satifying, full-bodied stout, thick in texture, almost as black as guinness, with a soft efervescent umber-tinged head.
Strong earthy and roasted flavours combine with subtle smokiness then all three flavour attributes linger in the mouth between sips.
A thickish mouthfeel makes the stout all the more rewarding.
Exquisite.
3.8 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Bottle in a field at Cropredy day 3 ... Deep black ... thin tan head .. soft sweet dark roasts malts ... dark cherry blackcurrant nose ... dark sweet roast ... mellow roast ... light meatyness ... soft chocolate ... dark berries ... hint of sourness in the future but not yet.
3.8 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
Bottle endorsed by and bought from Kris Wines, London. A very dense dark coloured pour with little in the way of a head. Nose was very promising, sweetish and fruity with a touch of roast. Fullish, smooth mouthfeel. Similar qualities in the flavour with tasty dark chocolate notes and a lingering slightly bitter finish. Can’t fault it.. Jamaica ? Nah she wanted a swig.....
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
Bottled, from the brewpub. Black, minimal head. Rich coffee aroma. Dry wih medium body and rounded mouthfeel. Leather and coffee - lots of coffee. Salty finish. I like the concentrated heavily roasty coffee flavours.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
Bottled. A black beer with a dark brown head. The aroma has notes of roasted malt and chocolate. The flavor is sweet malty with notes of roasted malt and chocolate, leading to a dry and roasted finish.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Cask (gravity dispense) at Ealing Beer Festival, July 2009. Very dark. No head but decent condition. Creamy, roast malt aroma. Some quite bitter chocolate on the palate. Light bitterness on the finish. Strong coffee develops. Not quite sure what makes this Jamaican but it’s a very nice beer.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
A Mes rate: gravicask at Ealing beer festival.
Completely black with a thin bubbly head. Big and fruity with loads of chocolate and some vanilla, liquorice and slight spice. Thick and juicy.Nice and dry but fruity and sweet at the same time. Big chocolate finish. Tasty stuff indeed. (Crap rate, I’m sorry.)
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
Cask at Brodies BF. Dark brown pour with a light, creamy cap. Some semi-hard, dark malts in the nose, with hints of hops. Light roast flavor, nice sweetness. Light to medium bodied with fine carbonation. Finishes with some pine hops, pleasant sugars and roasted malts. Solid.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Bottle at Papsø’s - Thanks. Black - brown head. Burned, berries, nice hoppy, coffee, chocolate, fruity, medium bitterness, light coconut, high malty. Nice smooth body.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
At the William IV (Brodies Autumn Fest), 4th Sept 2010. Pure black with no head. Nose of bitter chocolate and Christmas pudding soaked in brandy. Lots of lovely warmth. Nice but not outstanding. Looking at my notes, I was very drunk by this point!
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