4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 15/20Very dark beer with just a hint of brown and tan head. Characteristics of a good stout. Smells like quality earthy fresh coffee grounds.. maybe a very slight hint of chocolate. Ultra smooth. Tastes overwhelmingly of coffee with some malt and chocolate.. This is coffee beer.. at it’s absolute finest.
5 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 20/20
Always pour into a snifter, smell is coffee up front and chocolate. Taste I’d coffee chocolate coffee chocolate, wow. I had to finally rate this beer because it is one of my favorites from one of my favorite breweries. This beer is amazing. I always have some of this in my fridge, thank you founders.
4.8 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
Enjoyed this in my kegerator for a good part of winter. So delicious. Also have had in the bottle. Very smooth, perfectly sweet. I could drink this all day and night.
4.4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
18.05.2013, 0,35l bottle @ home:
Big creamy longlasting head. Aroma is lots of roasted coffee, roasted dark malts, dark chocolate, burnt caramel, hops. Taste is smooth, lots of roasted coffee, burnt caramel, roasted dark malts, hops, dark chocolate, grass, a little vanilla. Longlasting bitterness, a little dry mouthfeel. Definately something to drink instead of the morning coffee.
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Bottle 0.355l at Gallows Bird, Espoo. Colour is black with small brownish white head. Aromas and flavours: Coffee, dark chocolate, licorice and roaster malts.
4.8 AROMA 10/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
Good beer although I’ve had it so many times that I’ve grown tired of it till next year. Lay this one on it’s side for 6 months and you’ll be glad you did. A few months on this beer does amazing things for it’s mixing of flavors. Try it fresh and age some and then thank me later for the advice.
4.4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 8.3%
Purchased at: Brother’s Market; Lisbon, IA
Pour: Thick brown/black pour with a brown head.
Aroma: Wonderful aroma of rich coffee and chocolate with roasted malts.
Flavor: Definitely a full-bodied stout. A ton of coffee and chocolate flavor with the roasted malt rounding it out nicely.
Ratebeer.com rating: 100/100
Beeradvocate.com rating: 100/100
Overall: A+
My recommendation: A go to seasonal for sure. Like I said above, you still could possibly find some on the shelves and it’s the perfect time to stock on a few four packs. A must try brew.
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 14/20
Bottle courtesy of Homer321. Pours black with a nice tan head that sticks around for just the right amount of time. Aromas are coffee, coffee and more coffee then some chocolate finished off with a nice roast malt undertone. Flavors are reminiscent of a great cup of black coffee, with bitter coffee notes then just a dash of rich cream and finally more coffee this time more similar to coffee grounds. Palate is very nice, though not as thick as I supposed it would be, which suits this beer better than a hugely thick beer would. Overall this is a very nice example of a breakfast stout, just enough coffee, not much to detract from that flavor and not overwhelmingly heavy.
4.3 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Poured from a 12oz. bottle with a little head. Tastes strongly of dark chocolate and strong coffee. Oatmeal is hard to find, but there. Look forward to enjoying again.
4.4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
Pours cola black with a small tan head. Aroma is espresso and dark chocolate all day with a little hint of tobacco. Taste is sweet espresso up front with a chocolatey mid palate and a smooth malt finish. Everything is well balanced and pairs well with shortbread cookies, guitars, beautiful women and fireworks.
4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Bottle. Black with a small light brown head light lacing head. Aroma is dominated by coffee and chocolate with some burnt/hard roasted notes beneath. Light ashy and has a very light acidic touch. Taste is light/medium sweet and bitter. Medium body, oily/creamy texture, soft+ carbonation. Light dry finish with long lingering coffee and roasted notes. No noticeable alcohol and easy to drink.
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