4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20
2011 abyss on tap at Roscoes - molasses and boozy nose. Smooth mouthfeel. Dark chocolate, molasses flavor with bitter coffee finish.
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3.5 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 12/20
Lovely representation of the syle, oily though with minimal lacing and bitter finish
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20
2012 bottle from trade with michaelinwa. Pours pitch black with a small brown head that lingers and never completely goes away. Big aroma that is mostly licorice, burnt wood, and coffee with hints of chocolate and cocoa. Licorice and burnt wood dominate the taste up front with a light sweetness. Finishes with coffee, wine, and bitter chocolate. Thick and oily mouthfeel. There are many things I like about this beer and it’s very well made but since I’m not the biggest fan of licorice, it’s not one of my favorites. Still very good and I would like to try an aged one someday.
4.6 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
Bottle from my Secret Santa, many thanks. 2011 vintage. Very dark brown color with huge long lasting beige head. Aroma of roasted malt, dark chocolate, bourbon, licorice, wood, ash. Taste, dark roasted malt, dark chocolate, coffee, vanilla, molasses, cocoa, licorice, bourbon, ash. Long coffee bitter finish. Excellent.
4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 18/20
On tap at Capitol Beer and Taproom for Hops to Table Event; thin disappearing head. Nice taste; slightly sweet.
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4.8 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 19/20
Amazing comes to mind. 9oz pour goes a long ways. It is just like having some heaven in your hand
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4.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
One of the best stouts i have had. this one would have definately benefitted from at least 6 months in the cellar to let all the complex flavors meld.
Great Stout.
4.3 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
One of the best stouts, ever. Everything I want from a big RIS: bitter chocolate, licorice, coffee, roast, minimal carbonation, oily mouthfeel. Just great.
3.8 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 15/20
2010 bottle; not sure how/where I got this one - disappointed by nose - wine very strong at first followed by alcohol; as bottle warmed I got some chocolate but nothing else?? beautiful oil black pour. mouthfell full and thick. Taste was a little all over the place - strong carbonation, some alcohol; chocolate and slight bitterness - not sure that this pulled together a little dissapointed considering the hype.
4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 17/20
2012. Black pour with a dense lasting brown head. Aroma is chocolate, wood, and licorice. Taste is cocoa, coffee, dark fruits, licorice, molasses, and alcohol. Very warm on the way down. Carbonation is a little more prickly than expected. Viscous and sticky on the palate. Nice burly stout.
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