 fbennett (293), Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
May 10, 2006 Note: CBC 17th anniversary aged in a wood barrell brewed in 2001.
Oh my is all I can say...poured a dark black hard to tell in this light whether or not it is pitch black but it is very close leaving a tan head in its wake. The aroma is dark fruits, raisins, figs, nuts, brown sugar, chocolate are all present in the nose.
The taste is syrup thick, nutty, figs, lots of dark fruit with a syrup consistency and a chocolate fudge background. This is the most complex nose, and taste I’ve ever come across. This brew had to be an experiment, cause who would think of putting all these different flavors together. But they compliment each other so well. And so drinkable at 10%
The nose is as complex as a Belgian ale, with the chocolate hop presence of a stout, and finishing with a tartness of a well crafted sour ale. Could this be, all these flavors combined by a mad scientist, it is true. The only disappointing thing about this beer is that I will never be able to sample this again.
GonZoBeeR (1981), ste-Eulalie, Quebec, Canada
May 8, 2006 Vintage2001,On tap at the pub...
Aroma:Chocolat,toffe,strong,alcohol....
Appearance:Dark brown,small head.....
Flavor:Strong chocolate,molasso,malt caramel....
Miguel (1181), Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada
May 8, 2006 En fût au Cambridge Brewing Co., Cambridge, MA. Robe noire sans mousse. Arômes de chocolat noir, de porto, de caramel et de fruits rouges. Saveurs de madère, de chocolat noir, de cerises noires, de porto et de malt caramélisé.
SuIIy (1107), W Newton, Massachusetts, USA
May 6, 2006 Draught snifter at CBC 5/5/06. Pours a dark brown/black color with no head. Texture is very smooth with a bit of bitterness in the finish. Aroma is dates and raisins, some light chocolate notes. The taste is very datey and raisins again, some of the chocolate is there too. Some light wood notes and hints of sweetness.
Ernest (4171), Boulder, Colorado, USA
Apr 15, 2006 GABF 2005.
Body is medium brown.
Aroma is moderately malty (roasted grain, caramel), with notes of cherry, sherry, and wood.
Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic.
Finish is lightly sweet, moderately acidic, lightly bitter.
Medium body, watery/syrupy texture, soft carbonation, moderately alcoholic.
Had several samples of this due to the buzz surrounding it on the floor, but could not form an affection for it. Aged too long or improperly (fairly strong oxidation that took away the charms it may have had). Looks great on paper, but rather disappointing to sample.
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