 liinis (714), Helsinki, Finland
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Apr 7, 2008 Updated: May 27, 2009nice thick black malt drink. big head. coffee. slight bitterness in the end should be more thick. surprisingly good.
HBF09 RA-version: sour and bitter, toasty black malts shine through, sweetish watery salty, lemony / sweet grapefruit. flat mouth (no carbonation)
RomanW70 (297), Providence, Rhode Island, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 28, 2008 Pours black with a lasting thick, tan head. Aroma of molasses, caramel, and coffee, Taste of caramel and coffee slides into a lasting bitter finish. Med mouthfeel. Very nice porter. Mouthfeel could be thicker. That’s my only complaint.
BlackForestCO (820), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Mar 27, 2008 Bottle thanks to DragonStout. Poured a thick brown color with ruby highlights and a thin tan head that receded to a ring. Aroma of chocolate, roasted malt, and light fruit. Lightly sweet malt entry leads into a relatively bland, chalky chocolate flavor with a bit of fruitiness on the finish. Smooth, but somewhat watery. Not really bad, just pretty plain. Thanks Brian.
jcr (1148), Jasper, Indiana, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 26, 2008 Bottle.Appealing big, frothy tan head atop a black body. The aroma is full with roasted malt, chocolate and caramel with hints of creamed coffee and caramel and a touch of smoke. The flavor is moderately sweet and lightly bitter. The finish is moderately to heavily bitter with a bit of sweetness. Fairly long lasting. Medium body and lively carbonation. The texture is between watery and creamy — a nice balance. Well constructed.
LouieDog40oz (28), Germantown, Maryland, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 2/5 | 14/20 |
Mar 23, 2008 deep black with 1/4 inch brown head... intresting fruity aroma with a real dark smoked flavor when you drink it.
dmradus (225), State College, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 22, 2008 Total black, half-inch brown head that fades to big-bubble scum and lasts considerably. Aroma a bit subdued, dark chocolate, roastiness, earthy hops. Excellent taste: dark chocolate and roasted malt interplay, caramelization, coffee in the middle palate and coffee-bitter finish. Very slightly sweet upfront. Rasping on the tongue, aftertaste has a slight lactose-like sweetness. Moderate to high carbonation, sits well on the tongue, not watery but not thick.
janir (215), Oulu, Finland
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 18, 2008 Color of this beer is deep black. Head’s color is like creamy mocha and it is quite thin but lasting. Aromas are dark chokolate, roasted malts. Flavors are roughly roasted malts and rye bread, a little bit of metallic nuance. You can find a hint of chokolate from the flavor also. Nice bitterness in the aftertaste. Palate is quite smooth, slightly carbonated and gooey.
jkwalking05 (1483), Arlington, Texas, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 17, 2008 Black color with a good sized brown head.Aromas are of European chocolate and roasted malts. Flavors are coffee, dark chocolate, wood/smoke.
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