 tagz (310), USA
Dec 15, 2007
bottle. pours oily black with a thin dark brown head. initial aroma and taste (when cold) was dark fruits, cherry, plum. as it warmed the smell of roasted malt, cocoa came through. palate is very nice - thick but not syrupy, great prickly carbonation. taste brings in more roasted flavors, the bitter sweet chocolate flavoring is there - light, doesn’t overpower. dry finish with a moderate hoppy bitter, and some warmth from alc (none in taste). doesn’t hang in the mouth. very very smooth. a great beer. can’t wait to see how this ages.
unclemike (377), Ft. Riley, Kansas, USA
Oct 11, 2008 Pours midnight black with ruby red light making it through only at the edges. Thick cappuccino-colored head that fades to leave persistent lacing. The aroma is of dark chocolate. The alcohol comes through in the aroma. There’s also a slight dark fruit, sherry like aroma on the nose. Fine dark chocolate comes through in the flavor, along with some expresso. Mouthfeel is very smooth and full of body
The_Captain (331), Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 7, 2008 KSBF 08- Black pour with a tan foam head. Dark chocolate and cocoa aroma. Dark roast and full bodied of the style. Malt rich and sense the ABV. Some bitterness towards the finish. Great Stout but not a huge fan of the dark chocolate notes. Still a good drinker.
xpimptastikx (24), Austin, Texas, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Thanks to lb4lb.
Pours pure black with a small tan head. Tastes of bittersweet cocoa with roasted oats and coffee.
kempicus (192), Wellington, New Zealand
Oct 6, 2008 Tried thanks to Poperinge! What a beer, the inspiration for me to brew my own imperial stout....turned out well but not nearly as good as this! This is an awesome beer, massive chocolate and dark fruit goodness with a hint of smoke!
kegbear (103), Orange, California, USA
Oct 6, 2008 Bottle 2007. Pours a dark black with small light brown head. Aroma of bitter chocolate and coffee. Tastes of chocolate, roasted malt and coffee. Some alcohol present. Very nice.
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