r1dermon (5), Massachusetts, USA
does not count  | 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 24, 2009 pours a consistent dark brown/black, forms a lasting 1" beige head with medium retention. and excellent lacing. aromas are of pine cones, slightly malty, wafer cookies? interesting, but not very prominent. slightly salty with a pleasant bitterness, surprisingly creamy mouthfeel with a rich sweetness as it hits your tastebuds. very nice! milk chocolate, dark coffee grounds, and a hint of maple syrup. nicely balanced, carbonation is appropriate. finishes slightly bitter and pleasant, i also started drinking this at 45 degrees and the flavors really started to burst about halfway through, so perhaps the temperature had a little something to do with it. overall a very nice brew!
 DJMonarch (6845), Northwich, Cheshire, England
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 19, 2009 On Tap at the Left Hand Brewing Company, Longmont 23/09/2009
Big fruit and hop aromas. Black and very strong in alcohol with a little dryness and oak flavour in a crisp and bitter roast finish.
fonefan (11122), VestJylland, Denmark
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 19, 2009 Bottle 650ml. @ home.
[ Trade by BDR ]. Clear dark blaack brown color with a large, creamy, good lacing, mostly to fully lasting, beige head. Aroma is moderate malty, alcohol, moderate to light heavy wood, vanilla. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and bitter with a long duration, chocolate and licorice. Body is medium, texture is creamy, carbonation is soft. [20090815]
Cybercat (788), Georgia, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 14, 2009 Had the 2009 edition. Aroma is not strong, but it is a bit smoky and has hints of coffee and molasses. It pours an opaque dark chocolate brown with a fairly thick pale tan head. Rich flavor is a pleasant surprise after the wan aroma - it is chocolaty with tones of molasses and nutty, toffee and coffee hints. There is a whisper of sweetness and a sharp alcohol bite. Texture is silky smooth yet fizzy and edgy. A good one.
jasonp (1509), Sterling/Dulles, Virginia, USA
| 2.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 2/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 9/20 |
Nov 14, 2009 Been aging this bottle for approx 3 years now. Upon opening the cork, there was no popping sound. Pours an unattractive cola brown with clear, ruby edges, no head. Some caramel, mocha and oak in the nose. Flavor is heavy on the sweet caramel, then comes some chocolate, earthy hop chracter and some oaky woodiness. Body is lifeless and nearly flat with a medium to light body. Flavorwise, it lacks the overall boldness you come to expect in an imperial stout. Disappointing.
matthewjk (59), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 12, 2009 Anytime I can enjoy an imperial stout is a good time. Left Hand’s 2009 Oak Aged Imperial Stout is not terrible by any means, but not exceptional. Nice looking dark ruddy appearance reveals a pungent, but not appealing aroma. This might be my first "Oak Aged" stout and my experinece confirms it means nothing but trouble! What’s the point? Potentially ruining a good stout? Overall...it’s just okay. I need to try Left Hand’s regular imperial stout to compare.
mcjay (303), Neenah, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 10, 2009 2009 edition. Deep, cloudy amber color with a thick and cream tan head. Aroma of Bourbon with a hints of coffee and toffee. Roasted malt flavor that has traces of raisins and passion fruit with a dry finish. An excellent Russian imperial stout.
andersand (310), Malmö, Sweden
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 6, 2009 Dark dark brown, not black enough with a small beige head. Aroma is brandy, light chocolate and unpleasant phenols of burnt plastic. Flavour is better but still has some of those nasty phenols alongside the more pleasant caramell, chocolate and candy-like brandy flavours. Mouthfeel is rather light, clean, slightly creamy and very pleasant. I like the use of the brandy barrel but the base IS is just not good enough here.
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