 ChainGangGuy (1511), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
May 11, 2008
Appearance: Pours a black body topped by a full, bubbly, khaki-colored head.
Smell: Subtle aroma of roasty dark malts with notes of baker’s chocolate, stale licorice, burnt breadcrusts, and booze.
Taste: Frothy, melted milk chocolate followed by a zip of caramel sweetness. Hints of breadcrusts, roast, and licorice. Mild, roasty, earthy bitterness. Finishes with a taste of chilled hot chocolate made with at least twice the recommended amount of cocoa powder.
Mouthfeel: Full-bodied. Mild carbonation.
Drinkability: Very tasty RIS. Oh, I was crazy about it.
bubbleflubber (647), Collinsville, Virginia, USA
Aug 20, 2008 Pours almost opaque black, the deepest ruby available, with a frothy mocha head that leaves a thin cap with trace soapy lace. Some vinous and roasted chocolate fills the bouquet well. A very, very nice complex sweet and roasted chocolate flavor predominates the pull. The finish continues the roast, with low bitters and a hint of alcoholic astringency. Full-bodied, the mouthfeel contains soft carbonation levels, and really adds to the overall ambiance of the brew. Sweet, rich (but not chewy) and roasted, a wonderfully malted beer that I’m very happy to have sampled.
Beershine (1207), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Aug 20, 2008 Hazy, reddish-hued black-brown. Hot, astringent nose. Thin a slick, smooth texture with low carbonation. Finishes nicely with a rumcake feel. Nuanced, nice, smooth, and accessible.
Oakes (6823), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Aug 18, 2008 Dark brown. Chocolatey aroma with some molasses, fudge and a little bit of alcohol. Chocolate, and light brown sugar character. Finishes a little bit hot, and a little bit watery. Hot and syrupy.
smith4498 (332), Miami, Florida, USA
Aug 11, 2008 Bottle courtesy of Beerlando. Pours black with small tan head. Aromas of roasted malts, chocolate and coffee. Big malty bittersweet flavor with lots of chocolate. Full body with minimal carbonation and rich creamy mouthfeel. Great stuff.
darkguardian (166), Florida, USA
Aug 10, 2008 22oz bottle courtesy Beerlando.
Chocolate, caramel, raisin nose. Dark black color with chocolate brown edges. Flavor is lightly bitter hops, huge chocolate with a dash of tart. Great!
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