hellbilly (1515), scottsdale über alles, Arizona, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 | Jul 9, 2008 opaque black body with a creamy hot cocoa colored head. insane retention and lots of spotty lacing left behind. the smell of coffee wafts from the glass long before my nose ever gets to it... medium ground dark roast colombian with hints of dark grain and cream. so much coffee that it begins to smell smoky and ashy as well. the flavor is heavy on the coffee as well... along with astringency, rich roasted grain and chocolate. sour finish akin to a really strong cup of coffee (so strong that it starts to hurt your teeth and stomach!). coffee beans, cream and cocoa linger for a while in the aftertaste. incredibly dry on the palate given how rich and robust this smells and tastes. medium body. soft airy carbonation gives it a light mouth feel. parchingly dry. .. AmEricanbrew (1808), Doing Rogue, Louisiana, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 | Jul 8, 2008 Black with a frothy tan head. Big spent coffee grain cocoa aroma. Medium body. Strong bitter coffee espresso blackened malt flavors with a lump of sugar. A little too much coffee in this one. BMan1113VR (2813), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 | Jul 8, 2008 2007 Vintage. 21st birthday present (among others) from my amazing girlfriend! Pours quite viscously into my Stone Old Guardian Snifter. Huge, tight, creamy, light brown head covering an absolutely pitch black body. Immense rings of lacing left by each sip on the glass. The head remains fully intact throughout the entire expiriance. Intense fresh roast coffee aroma, accompanied by French Vanilla, sweet chocolate, and some smoke. Taste is, wow, amazing if you even remotely like the taste of coffee. Naturally sweetend coffe up front followed by a chocolatey and coffee bitterness, with a light brandy aftertaste. Best tasting cold expresso that I have ever had. Thick, syrupy, mouthcoating mouthfeel, with light, playful bubbles. Alcohol is well hidden. Great stout! carruthm (1122), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 | Jul 6, 2008 Updated: Jan 7, 2009V - brown head, light lacing, black viscous
A - strong coffee
T - dark espresso
P - solid, befitting an imperial stout sirpsycho (343), Murrysville, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Jul 5, 2008 Bottle. Pours a very dark brown with a big, beautiful brown head. Aroma is a phenominal gourmet cofee and a touch of chocolate. Flavor is again, gourmet coffee, a little creamy and bitter chocolate in the background. I was so glad to finally try this beer, it certainly lived up to the hype. Good thing I have 5 more to get my fix again in the future. speedywinger (27), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 | Jul 4, 2008 Bottle from the depaneur near the brewbub. BIG foamy dark beige head that leaves big lacing. Aroma is all coffee and some chocolate. The flavor is all coffee...really good coffee. Bitter, salty mouthfeel. Coffee and beer. God loves me. Frauditor (148), Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 | Jul 4, 2008 shared 11.5 bottle with bobby at the congressional less:tiger - parking deckin’ good bunker shot by charley hamilton. beer was the best thing i’ve had at 9 am since... a long time ago. smooth coffee tones with a nice richly amhesrtish blend of goodness, go jim fyurk and go peche mortel. ATLBeerDog (280), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 | Jul 4, 2008 Pours a beautiful dark brown color with a hint of red - thick foamy 1 inch caramel head. Smells of rich roasted coffee dominates. Heavy lacing clings lovingly to the glass. First sip is all coffee, not just coffee but really good coffee. I love coffee (not as much as beer). This brew is brewed with really good java! Mouthfeel is creamy, bordering on milkshake like. There is some chocolate coming through but make no question, coffee is the star. Very good…close to World Class!
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