doppelmeup (49), Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA
Apr 25, 2008
Poured a bottle into a pint glass.
Very, very dark brown brew with ruby highlights. Half inch off-white head after a vigorous pour. Slowly dissipated, leaving only slight lacing on the glass. This was about the only thing I could find not perfect about this beer.
Smelled of chocolate, caramel, brown sugar, some coffee and cream, maybe even some cinnamon toast. Very complex and layered, and it keeps improving as the beer warms. Boy, does this aroma ever make me want to drink this beer!
The taste was fabulous. Roasted malt, dark chocolate, coffee, toffee, molasses, and just enough hop bitterness to cleanse the palate. The flavors are layered and keep evolving as this beer warms. It is quite possibly the best tasting beer I’ve ever had!
Smooth, creamy, just thick enough to provide great body without being sticky or cloying. Enough carbonation to keep it light without being fizzy. A slight lingering flavor of coffee and dark chocolate that leaves you wanting more and more.
Extremely drinkable. Moderate ABV and awesome flavor makes for a great drinking experience. I wish I had a few more bottles of this available. It is fantastic.
This ranks as one of the finest beers I’ve ever had! I was expecting a good beer, and was pleasantly surprised to find a great beer.
rylaad (8), Canada
does not count  Jul 25, 2008 Incredible. Best beer I have had so far, beat out my old fav Guinness. Pours a beautiful black with a thick creamy head, wonderful aroma and taste. Reminds me a lot like coffee. Not too expensive and a must try.
Changed (59), Ithaca, New York, USA
Jul 22, 2008 12 oz bottle. Pours absolutely black, almost no head whatsoever. Spotty lacing, but I’m drinking from a Trappist glass. Aroma and flavor dominated by chocolate and coffee. Very toasty. One of the best porter’s I’ve had (cheaper and better tasting than Sam Smith’s!) Definitely the best Fullers brew I’ve had.
RedXIII (73), Powell, Ohio, USA
Jul 21, 2008 Appearance of an imperial stout without the thickness. Aroma was roasted nuts, and cocoa. Flavor was excellent, with a strong blend of mocha and tart chocolate. The only thing this beer was missing was a thicker, chewier texture.
 ucusty (849), Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA
Jul 14, 2008 Bottle from 2006. Definite oxidation on the aroma and flavor. I need to get a fresh bottle for a re-rate.
flyerdog (1), Ardmore Park, Pennsylvania, USA
does not count Jul 14, 2008 Looks like Black Gold. Rich and complex. Here is a suggestion, try it in a cognac snifter, sounds strange, but I did this once and it actually brought out some subtle flavors..like cinnamon and hazlenut, and accented the chocolate tones. I love this stuff, definitely in my top five
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