 kramer (1888), sunbury, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 19, 2007
25 oz bottle, via fordest. Pours a completely pitch black body, 100% opaque, under a small tight bubbled dark brown head. A thick foamy ring remains for the duration. The nose is very sharp, heavy roasted and burnt malt with a very vinous undertone, almost Harvey’s like with that odd mix of light oxidation and dark fruits. The flavor is quite unique, lots of roast, cocoa, licorice, light smoke, and beautiful oxidation that re-envokes memories of Harvey’s Imperial Stout again. Absolutely no alcohol at all, even on the finish. Mouthfeel is really on the thinner side for an Imperial Stout, but it works prefectly for this because it’s so vinous in nature. Maybe on the oily side if anything, leaving a mouthcoating finish. Perfect soft gentle carbonation. This was awesome because it wasn’t just another cookie cutter Imperial Stout. Even though it’s rated as high as it is, this was still a surprise to me that this was so good.
BlackForestCO (549), Fort Collins and Black Forest, Colorado, USA
Aug 31, 2008 Bottle shared by TAR, thanks man. Poured a thick black color with a deep tan head that receded to a ring. Aroma of chocolate malt, caramel, light smoke, some light toffee, and undertones of dark fruit. Smooth chocolate malt with some caramel and undertones of dark fruits, namely plum and fig, transitioned into a roasty, smoky finish with some light coffee. Smooth and full on the palate, low carbonation.
RagallachMC (631), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Aug 6, 2008 750ml bottle. ’05 bottle. Thanks to miketd for sharing. Aroma: Roasted malt with notes of coffee, cigar smoke, and chocolate. Significant oxidation. Toffee, plums and figs, anise. Appearance: Black in color and opaque. No head or lacing. Flavor: Big note of coffee, smoke, chocolate, molasses, grape jelly and prunes. Finishes medium sweet with a lingering taste of coffee and brown sugar. Palate: Full bodied. Low carbonation. Alcohol is well hidden. Overall: I never expected to try this beer, so it was a treat to do so. There was some oxidation here, but overall this beer has held up well. Very good and was probably even better when it was fresh.
Retorp (2155), Tampa, Florida, USA
Jul 19, 2008 I
d waited a long time to try this and traded a very prized beer for it, so I had fairly high expectations. I wasn’t exactly let down, but it didn’t exactly live up to my expectations either. The aroma is full of dark fruits, rich dark and roasted malts, coffee and chocolate. More of the same for the flavor though it is a bit less intense than I’d hoped. Still a very good beer.
Ibrew2or3 (1756), Safety Harbor, Florida, USA
Jun 2, 2008 Huge thanks to CigarCityBrew for opening this rare elixir. Pours deep dark darkness with brown head. The aroma has some dark roasty malts, dark grapes, ripe plums and blueberries. It also gets a bit toasty and almost biscuit like. Inviting aroma. The taste starts sweet with smooth and nearly velvety mouthfeel. I get roasty and rich maltiness, burnt malts, dark chocolate and tasty sweet dark fruity esters of dark grape jam, sweet raisins and blueberries. The age has done this beer well with a smooth blended flavor sensation.
fishingnet (856), Brandon, Florida, USA
May 25, 2008 Bottle courtesy Degarth. Aroma of roasted malt, coffee, and dark fruit. taste is the same as aroma with a hint of sweet caramel. Medium full mouthfeel with a moderate amount of bitterness and well hidden alcohol. Very good.
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