thebeertourist (1889), Oslo, Norway Jul 20, 2007 Bottle no 5298. Pours completely black with a nice brown head that finds its way to the sides of the glass with just a film remaining in the middle. Espresso is the initial aroma, but gradually alcohol, prunes, chocolate and especially licorice takes over. Intense bitter chocolate give way to fruity and rummy flavours before a drier coffeeish finish. Full-bodied with warming alcohol and velvety, quite oily texture. The alcoholic aroma aside, this is no doubt another masterpiece from Nøgne Ø.
Slayer85 (457), Firenze, Italy Oct 2, 2008 Bottled. A black as pitch and opaque beer with a small (not much more than a ring) and disappearing brown head.Very malty aroma, powerful, though not as expected, roasty with notes of chocolate, coffee, licorice, much berries and some alcohol, that is overall enough hidden. The flavour begins very sweet, but not cloying or unbalanced. Good roastiness and very smooth, creamy. Notes of dark fruits, and all other typical notes of a good stout. Medium to full body, soft caebonation, very long finish with medium bitterness. The alcohol is felt and it’s warming more than disturbing and I can’t believe it’s 16%. It seems more 10-11%. Very drinkable for its size. Expensive, but without doubt worthy. Lightly syrupy, complex, I can’t ask for more. FrankJohansen (2807), Sabro, Denmark Sep 23, 2008 Bottle at EBF 2008. Black colour with a nice light brown colour. Complex aroma and taste of roasted malts, licorice and fruits. Lasting taste. Good beer. JorisPPattyn (4500), Antwerpen, Belgium Sep 19, 2008 Brown-black with red highlights. Coffee, black ink, solid liquorice sweets, and a minty finish. Coffee, smoked ham, ink-y, lot of syrup, ending on a fierce hopbitterbite. Roasted at the same time, of course. Unbelievably chewy, smooth as none. Alcoholwarming only in the aftertaste, dangerous to boot! Exceptional beerI Halleluiah to Jacob, after searching years after this beer, blackmailing beerpubowners and brewer, here it is. And it was worth it all. azlondon (501), Greater London, England Sep 19, 2008 My one #3006. My 500th rating (491 according to RB, though).<br />
Appearance: Very dark brown, almost black. Tan/Brown head, not too much of it.
Aroma: Coffee, dark malt. Vinous. Slightly roasted. Dark fruit when warmer. Caramel.
Taste: Wow. Vinous, dark fruit. Coffee and chocolate. Bit of alcohol taste. Impressive.
Info: 500ml bottle, 19/9-2008 stouby (1533), Holbaek, Denmark Sep 14, 2008 Bottle at EBF 2008.
Black with a brown head. Aroma heavy malty (roasted, licorice, coffee, chocolate, dark fruits). Flavor heavy sweet. Full body, the alcohol is well hidden.
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