 hopdog (4779), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Sep 17, 2005 On tap at the Brew Pub. Waiter told me this was the Porter Authority but all the boards at the bar has it listed as the Blackhole Stout. Poured a dar black with an averaged sized tan head. Aromas and tastes of chocolate and roasted malts. Tastes had a lactose quality to it with stronger chocolate. Medium sweet with a light bitterness.
MartinT (4458), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nov 10, 2006 <i>Any first impressions?</i><br />
-The wealthiest foam sticks to the opaque blackness until the very bottom of the pint glass, lacing generously.<br />
-Vinous fruitiness undermines the roasted malts and their chocolatey counterparts; a mild union, but a fine one.<br />
-That announced chocolatey roast is delivered, lightened by black grapes for drinkability.<br />
-The velvety mouthfeel is nurtured by smooth carbonation and silky maltiness.<br />
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<i>What if you dig deeper?</i><br />
-The fruitiness expands to a blueberry kingdom.<br />
-The flavor profile is simple, but oh so effective.<br />
-Alcohol is nowhere to be tasted and felt. This would be a very dangerous session stout.<br />
-Authentic, flawless straightforwardness makes for a succulent evening.<br />
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<b>On cask at Mug’s Ale House, Brooklyn.</b>
muzzlehatch (4429), Burlington, USA
Apr 26, 2004 TAP NY. Opaque black. Sweet/roasty balanced nose. Thick, roasty flavor, super creamy but very very dry; licorice and coffee predominate. Listed as a "Foreign Stout" on the board at the fest. One of the better beers of the day IMHO>
JoeMcPhee (3899), Jackson Heights, New York, USA
Sep 14, 2007 Tap at Barcade. Pitch black with a thick sticky creamy dark brown head. Very sweet milk chocolate aroma, a bit of nice leathery aroma, dark cocoa and a soft chewy black licorice note. Very rich flavour of dark chocolate and deep rich malts. A velvety wheaty texture wiht a nice chewiness. Herbal and earthy bitterness with a bit of espresso on the back. Molasses and dark malt sweetness throughout. Soft lingering roastiness. I’m usually impressed by Chelsea’s stouts, and this is no exception.
BBB63 (3843), La Porte, Indiana, USA
Oct 16, 2005 GABF 2005: Deep brown with reddish highlights, very good creamy head. The nose displayed espresso and milk chocolate, grassy and floral hops and a touch of apple acidity. The taste was more bittersweet mocha with a dry malty finish and some oats and grains. The feel is smooth and creamy, nice. Just like wnway states below, I too wrote down solid stout.
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