 RCL (973), Boston, Massachusetts, USA
May 23, 2007
Very rich roasted flavor with oatmeal character in the background. There is something that almost hints of red fruits on the finish and aftertaste, like dried raspberries.
Narnad (59), Dundee, Illinois, USA
Jul 20, 2008 I love oatmeal and imperial stouts and this one did not disappoint. This pours from the bottle very pitch black with a small tan head as a topper. The aroma has a coffee, chocolate and strong roasted aroma. The flavor has a very burnt malt bitterness to it at the beginning and moves into a sweet chocolate flavor and ends with a raisin flavor. This has a very high alcohol content but it hides it very well. Palate is definitely unique. Its very dark and I was expecting a bit more of a thickness to the beer. The bottle I purchased had quite a bit of yeast at the bottom which I love seeing a mass produced beer.
derekbang (83), Indiana, USA
Jul 19, 2008 Decent IRS but not a favorite. Poured oily-thick with virtually no head. Flavor was strong with licorice and dark fruit - moreso than I prefer. Not as overpowering as the Yeti but still pretty strong. Not overly complex. Aroma was pleasant and very consistent with the flavor. Palate was definitely not on par with the masters in the category but not all bad.
BlackDonald (724), On a beer trip all over the USA, California, USA
Jul 16, 2008 Super concentrated aroma, nutty chocolate, graham cracker maltiness but the 60 IBus add balance and bitterness. Deep oily black pour, leaving a thick brown tannic tear lacing. As it warms you get some smoky, tobacco flavors and just a hint of unbalanced vegetal notes, which really puts me off, but also has some cocoa nibs as well. A little too heavy, a little too concentrated on the flavor and never really opens up and is way too heavy on the oatmeal.
omhper (10141), Stockholm, Sweden
Jul 16, 2008 Bottled at Petalax Beer Festival. Perfectly black with dark brown head. Oily and tarry from nose to finish. Sweet and thick, but never cloying or inky. Huge, but never assaulting.
Soft, but powerful. Whipped cream with chocolate and licorice. No finesse or finer details, but a damn solid, edgeless stout. A gentle giant - like having the biggest guy in highschool as your best friend.
oh6gdx (5195), Vaasa, Finland
Jul 15, 2008 Bottled. Black colour, small brown head. Aroma is roasted malts, some wooden notes as well as coffee, vanilla, some toffee and chocolate. Flavour is the same in a rather powerful, but smooth way. Very balanced and nice.
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