 carruthm (316), USA
May 14, 2008
V - watery black pour with a two-finger light frothy head that doesn’t cling much to the glass.
A - malt and espresso mix of aromas
T - malt, dark coffee, little bitters and a little fizz
P - bit watery, even moreso than Guinness Draught.
DuffMan (1890), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
May 9, 2008 Very dark brown, modest tan head. Chocolate, coffee, and roast aroma, a little ashy. Same flavours come through, along with some raisin/prune fruit, and a balanced bitter finish. My only criticism is it feels a little thin in the mouth, but otherwise very nice.
TimE (1013), Tokyo, Japan
Apr 5, 2008 Smooth, dry with a solid roasty backbone. Fairly straight forward and typical stout, but enjoyable.
probstk (627), Nepean, Ontario, Canada
Mar 27, 2007 650 mL bottle from a BC Liquor Store in Vancouver, served cold in a small tumbler.
App.: Very dark, opaque cola brown-black, with a moderate, frothy mocha head.
Aroma: Greenish dark-roasted coffee, dark chocolate and cacao. Ashen, hints of “real” black licorice. More dark malts as it warms, some dark, dried fruits and molasses.
Palate: Fairly full body, kinda smooth and syrupy, low but sharp carbonation and a bit astringent.
Flav.: Surprising hop presence, floral and green, some of the dark malts, but not as much as expected. Some lactic tartness. Mouth-coating and lightly bitter finish.
Interesting. I like it.
mgermani (561), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mar 17, 2007 Pours a beautiful black with a thick tan head with great retention and lace. Not a strong aroma, but definite aroma of oats & graham crackers, dark malt & fruit as well. Great roasty dark malted taste, plenty of hops, but a certain metallic flavour too - makes me think of those big copper tuns at the Island location. I’m definitely not liking the orange-pith bitterness of these hops, either it was too late an addition, or just the wrong kind. Body is thick and chewy, creamy and delicious. Carbonation perfect. I really wish the hops were different, otherwise this is a great stout.
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