enginaaron (73), San Diego, California, USA
Aug 30, 2008
On tap at Port Solana Beach. Killer stout, I really like it. Wasn’t sure how this was going to turn out but it was very good. Very dark with light tan head. Moderate roasted barley with some chocolate in the aroma. The flavor is full of a VERY balanced amount of roasted barley, chocolate, vanilla, and a slight bit of coffee. Very thick and viscous. I thought this was terrific. Terrific creamy mouthfeel, very smooth. Very good hop characteristics. You don’t notice the hops, but there’s a certain background spiciness from hops. I really liked this.
 Theis (2495), Frederiksberg, Denmark
Nov 19, 2008 Draught at GABF 2008. Black - brown head. Burned, roasted, barley, dryness, lactose, licorice, nice smooth, light smoked. Nice.
DuffMan (2139), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Oct 26, 2008 GABF 2008. Black, oily pour with a brown head. Much more straight roast aroma than the resurrection sampled just prior, earthy-clay, chocolate, subtle smokiness. Dense and velvety mouthfeel, hint of fruit acids in the finish. Fantastic.
can8ianben (670), Pasadena, California, USA
Sep 9, 2008 A tasty stout, but pales in comparison to the big boy on tap (the Tovarish). It has a nice mouthfeel, full bodied yet very smooth and drinkable. You can taste and feel the alcohol, but it doesn’t feel like a heavy beer. Lots of smoky richness, deep malt and spice.
bb (2236), Martinez, California, USA
Aug 19, 2008 Black beer with an off-white head. Roast and caramel aroma. Caramel, roast, light fruit, chocolate flavor. Medium body. Caramel lingers with light roast, chocolate, and light fruit.
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