 BMan1113VR (1152), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA
Dec 14, 2007
Pours like pitch black syrup. By far the darkest brew I have ever had, cannot see anything when held up to a light. Pours with an average size dark-brown head that mostly disappears. Lacing is excellent. The smell is almost nothing like the taste. Both moderate amounts of Malty and Hoppy aromas surface. I detected lime, pine, a nutty toasty smell, grain, and a little bit of chocolate and maple syrup. The taste and feel are both heavenly. This medium boddied brew goes down cream smooth with just a faint hint of carbonation and alcohol. The intial flavor is heavly sweet and over the long duration finishes ever so slightly bitter. Tastes of freshly roasted coffee. . .with some chocolate, so a mocha? Amazing beer, and this is comming from someone who isn’t the biggest fan of stouts. Best beer I have had in a while!
hirigalzkar (102), Stockholm, Sweden
Nov 30, 2008 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.
aplusbreaks (128), , Colorado, USA
Nov 29, 2008 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.
thebeertourist (2005), Oslo, Norway
Nov 21, 2008 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.
JLAudio (281), Crestwood, Illinois, USA
Nov 21, 2008 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.
elihapa (407), Hawaii, USA
Nov 20, 2008 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.
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