 SilkTork (3941), Rochester, Kent, England
Oct 3, 2005
Duff’s big bottle. Lingering aged aroma. Fills the mouth with soft but strong flavours. Uniform insistent fizz intrudes. Lingering flavour, edging into melted plastic, but never harsh or insulting. I hadn’t enjoyed the regular Yeti in Kilburn, but this is soft, with enough spaces to experience the flavours rather than have them simply assault the senses. Here I find that I can explore what’s on offer without my palate being burned or destroyed in the process. And the more I have the more I want to explore. There is something quite attractively compelling about the brute strength of this beer. Something roughish and intriguing. Sweet and, yes, pleasant. It could be earthier. It could have more live edges to it - as it stands it feels a little lifeless, despite the fizz. But it invites, encourages and rewards further investigation. A decent brew.
oldbaldguy (12), , Minnesota, USA
Oct 12, 2008 Great aroma with hoppiness balanced nicely with a big blast of oak. Taste is also balanced with very complex malt flavor. I get strong flavor of dark fruit such as plum and raisin. The oak seems more assertive than other beers in this style that I’ve tried, but I find this to balance perfectly. This one is a winner.
Indulgence (124), Ajo, Arizona, USA
Oct 12, 2008 It’s clear why this is one of the best... a beer with distinct character of aroma, flavor and balance.... the hops provide an fruity sweet acidic balance to the dark roast of malts... smooth and alcohol is almost non existant. This goes great with cheesecake.
BarliTruebeard (17), Greeley, Colorado, USA
Oct 3, 2008 This has got to be one of my most favorite imperial stouts of all time. Rich thick head, excellent lacing. Aroma of chocolate, toffee, vanilla, wood. Extra creamy smooth taste. The alcohol bite is covered well by the wood chips. One of the best I’ve had. I highly recommend pairing this with vanilla icecream. Oh so good. Better than Old Rasputin and Stone IRS and Ten Fidy.
Rune (1812), Tromsø, Norway
Oct 3, 2008 Completely black body with a dark brownish, bubbly head. Great glass-lacing. Succulent aromas of cocoa and hops together with a peaty touch behind it all. Well blended taste of chocolate, caramel and roasted malts backed by hops and gentle liquorice acidity. Even bitter coffee notes can be spotted. Smooth and velvet in the mouth. Harmonious and amazingly balanced. Nothing less than a masterpiece (500ml from tap shared with larsga and reakt at Plan B, Copenhagen 15.09.2008, and 250ml on tap - guest brew - at Nørrebro Bryghus, Copenhagen 20.09.2008).
mwelsh13 (193), Maryland, USA
Oct 2, 2008 2005 bomber. Very little pop when I opened the bottle. Poured a jet black with a medium oil consistency. Deep aromas of raisin, fig, molasses, currants, and some wood. Very smooth. No hop bitterness or roast dryness. A lot of chocolate with some vanilla/butterscotch flavors. Aged nicely.
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