Bottle. Black. Nice thick brown head. Complex aroma of hops, butter, coffee and chocolate. The taste is bitter at first. Lots of hops and malted barley. The aftertaste is very complex. Mild tones of whiskey and lots of vanilla. Smooth. Well balanced. Thick.

12oz bottle. Pours a rich black, no light passes when held up to a lamp. Starts off with a 1 finger chocolate colored head, that diminishes into an oily collar. Aromas of chocolate, toffee, roasted malts, coffee and some hops. Flavors are chocolate, coffee, and caramel, that finishes with a nice punch of hops. Palate is smooth and velvety, but possibly a little too carbonated. Either way an awesome brew.

On tap at Brasserie 4:20, Roma. Almost black with a light brown, lacing head. Coffee and potent chocolate and rummy flavours and aroma. Full-bodied. A great monster of a beer.

Very rich, complex imperial stout. It stands out because of the hints of honey, toffee, and nougat. Also, the grapefruit/citrusy/piney hops can be detected throughout the beer. They lend a nice resiny, oily mouthfeel. It is a great beer, and easy to drink.

11/3/08 notes: bomber, from CT Beverage. Pours deep black-brown with a finger-and-a-half of tan head. Aroma is rich of roasts, dark chocolate, sweet brown sugar, and coffee. Palate is a serenely smooth and creamy, with just a mild carbonation. Palate is almost in deference to the amazing flavors present. Flavors begin with rich vanilla and liquid dark chocolate, transitioning to a coffee profile. Finish lingers on a mocha-sweet note, with a delicious roasty flavor. This blend lingers tastefully, long enough to hold me over ‘til the next sip. It is a toss up whether Yeti or his oak-aged brother is superior. Different but equal, I’ll settle for.