 GriffinAvenue (350), South Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Jan 5, 2008 Draft. Fudge black color. No head, but subtle tan rim around the edges. Raisins, chocolatey, with hint of apple. Thin, syrupy-like flavoring with soda consistency and body. Not much beyond initial punch to recommend it - though high alcohol content does make an appearance in the deep recesses of the throat. Ok, but really a disappointment given how much richness an imperial stout style affords the brewer. Seemed flat and unimaginative.
CaptainCougar (4596), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Dec 14, 2007 On tap at the 2007 GABF: Barely transparent dark mahogany pour has a tan ring of head. Aroma of lightly sweet dark caramel malt with a hint of pear and dark chocolate. Body is fairly thick with a sticky caramel malty sweetness and some tart light fruity notes toward a doughy finish. Needs a little more balance.
kp (6000), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Nov 25, 2007 Date: 10/13/2007
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, GABF
black, creamy tan head,
dark chocolate aroma with a touch of roasted and vanilla sweetness,
creamy body,
rich chocolate flavor, dark caramel sweetness, roasted keeps the sweetness in check,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 3.9/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: ***/4
goldtwins (3668), Nesconset, New York, USA
Oct 30, 2007 GABF 2007: Poured a deep brown with a tan head. The beer had an alcohol nose. Also notes of old coffee and some roasted malt. The flavor was also of old coffee and a touch of tartness. The finish leaves coffee in the mouth. Very dry. Medium to full bodied with a silk mouthfeel.
glkaiser (864), Seattle, Washington, USA
Jun 4, 2007 Black with good head. Chocolate aroma with decent roasted grains. Too sweet for my liking...doesn’t taste, or feel, like 9%.
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