omhper (10728), Stockholm, Sweden Feb 1, 2002 Dark black with dark brown foam. Very burnt and dry, but short, flavour. Dangerously drinkable.
argo0 (6229), Washington DC, USA Dec 30, 2002 Small tan head atop dark mahogany body. Aroma is rich and cocoa, slightly roasty. Taste is roasty chocolate, with a strong bitter aftertaste, more chicory than hops. Not as rich as I’d expect kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA Sep 1, 2007 Date: 05/02/1998
Mode: Bottle
Source: Chevy Chase, DC
black, frothy tan head, strong roasted aroma, rich roasted malt flavor, hints of chocolate, high carbonation, bitter malt finish
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.8/5.0 Score: **/4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.
CaptainCougar (4663), Rockville, Maryland, USA Mar 2, 2003 (On tap Real Ale Fest - Chicago) Pours a deep black with a soft coffee aroma. This has good, sweet, well rounded flavor with a smooth roasted profile and a lightly bitter finish. A good sweet stout. hopdog (4645), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA Feb 1, 2005 On tap. Poured a dark black with a brownish head. Subtle aromas and tastes of light chocolate and roasted malts. Body was a little on the watery side.
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