 Gusler (2656), Tucson, Arizona, USA
Sep 17, 2001 Big roasted grain nose, black in color, huge chocolate head and tons of lace. Moderate carbonation, toasted grains at the front, full and sweet at the top, and a hop bitter somewhat dry finish. Rich and creamy and a medium body, excellent Stout, another winner from this most excellent brewery, thanks VENOM.
Volgon (2458), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
Jun 15, 2002 Updated: Jan 7, 2004Great stout! This brewery makes exceptional beer. I'm re-rating from memory, but I just had a Rochefort 10, so beers need to be bumped.
Schroppfy (1728), Ohio, USA
Aug 13, 2003 Updated: Apr 6, 2005Rerate: yes, the carbonation thins the body, but this is still delectable. Original: Deeply roasted barley, smoky, highly carbonated - yes - and it does get in the way of the flavor a bit. Cool it way way down before serving to try to tame it’s wild ways. It does have a very subtle sweetness - more sugary than raisin. Thin because of the carbonation. I have OldGrowth to thank for one I have wanted for a very long time!
lordeche (328), Bridgewater, Massachusetts, USA
Mar 8, 2007 Pours a moderately thick black with cappucino-like brown head. Nice aroma of coffee and dark chocolate as well as a significant dose of floral hops. Flavor showcases the coffee notes with chocolate, toffee, caramel, and bitter hoppiness. Fizzy carbonation and very slightly sticky mouthfeel. I suggest everyone who got an overcarbonated bottle get a new one because this is really delicious. I think I could drink this in the morning.
hopscotch (4433), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Jul 20, 2004 This beer rocks!... Huge, light brown, frothy head. Very good retention and cirrus lacework. The nose is charred with notes of espresso, smoke, black strap molasses and chocolate sauce. The flavor is great. Chocolatey and burnt with an earthy pungency. Well-balanced.; very decently bittered. Full-bodied with an astringent mouthfeel and very light carbonation. Lengthy, charred, tangy, dry finish. World class beer!
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