 blutt59 (304), dallas, Texas, USA
May 3, 2008 bottle, black in color with an asphalt nose and motor oil and prune flavors, very different
travita (537), Lewisville, Texas, USA
Apr 23, 2008 Black in color with a good tan head. Strong alcohol in the smell also raisans, roastiness, coffee, and chocolate. Taste is raisans, dark malts, roasty, and chocolate.
jarspag (476), San Diego, California, USA
Apr 14, 2008 The night capper in 4/12 DDD with J in c-bad. Another epic night of beer, eh? 2007 vintage - another big thanks to Tim for the goods. I really hope all my senses were in check for this...
Nose was fairly straightforward - oak, dark chocolate, with a roasty dry blanket - barrel seems missing for the most part. Flavor goes crazy on the roastiness - so roasty it turns towards a bit salty - weird, I know - but not unpleasant. Licorice sweetness and faint bourbon oak float around in a backdrop of coffee grind. Bittering, long, and dry finish. While I was a tad disappointed - following BA Speedway can be a tough act to follow - and in lieu of that this did an ample job. Very curious as to how the other vintages drink b/c I hear they vary greatly! ISO!
hapjydeuce (475), Carlsbad, California, USA
Apr 13, 2008 Another oak-aged brew shared by jarspag during a DM tasting on April 12. Thanks narfy. Thick and viscous oily pour. Silky appearance with a pillowy light brown head that settles. Big roasted malt character in the aroma with a slight funk, and notes of raisin and pear, smoke, and caramel. Faint hints of bourbon wood in the flavor, but pretty weak overall. A bit of salty roastiness and burnt coffee with sweet pine needles. Seems like it could use longer aging in the barrel. Thick, cheek-biting coating on the palate. Soft texture with a lightly breadish aftertaste.
bu11zeye (3465), Frisco, Texas, USA
Apr 12, 2008 (22oz. bottle, 2007 vintage) Pours a oily opaque black body with a spare brown head. Aroma of chocolate, black licorice, roasted malt, vanilla, and a touch of lactose. Flavor of strong roasted malt, chocolate, toasted grain, and some dark fruits with a dry finish.
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