 axilla (941), New Providence, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 13, 2006 Malvern Location. Poured used motor oil Black with a small brown head. The aroma was sweet and chocolaty. Flavors were dark chocolate, sweet smoke, and a sort of green olivey finish that I couldn’t figure out. The olive flavor didn’t ruin the beer completely but it did knock it down a few pegs I thought.
egajdzis (2879), Terrapin, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 26, 2006 Poured an opaque black color with a medium sized, tan head that left nice lacing on the glass. Aroma of chocolate, roasted malts, anise, and floral hops. Taste of more roast and chocolate, with some smoke, and a citrus / cascade hop finish. A little brother to Storm King.
hopdog (4459), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 22, 2006 On tap at the Malvern location. Menu said it was like its counterpart Russian Imperial Stouts but not as strong (RIS Lite!). Poured a dark black with reddish / brown edges and a small sized off white head. Light lacing left on the glass. Aromas of roasted malts, chocolate and dark fruits. Tastes of roast, dark chocolate, dark fruits and a nice coffee bitter finish. The bitter chocolate / coffee was a nice balance to the sweet fruits. Light to medium alcohol finish (being a RIS and the alcohol in the finish, I would have guessed this one was more than 7%). Overall, nice and quite drinkable.
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