 SDalkoholic (1021), Chula Vista, California, USA
Apr 19, 2008
22oz bottle from South Bay Drugs. I was surprised to find this was an extremely deep dark black. Created a small formation of head but it quickly died and became a solid brown color of liquid in a glass. Plenty of roasted malt and olfaction of coffee bean pre-ground. Texture is initially oily but also has somewhat of a creamy palate in the end. Flavor is considerably simple with moderate use of roasted malt and background taste of mocha or hazelnut coffee.
BrotherGrendel (135), San Diego (La Jolla), California, USA
Aug 23, 2008 On draft at Lost Abbey, made from the second runnings of the mashed grains from Serpents stout.
Appearance is pitch black hue, minimal head and lacing.
Smell is moderate coffee/espresso malts, hints of chocolate, roast, subtle grassy hops in the background.
Taste is a nice blend of coffee and roast malts with grassy bitter hops, lager yeast and nuts peek through and the roast borders on a smoky sensation, finishes bitter.
Mouthfeel is medium-bodied, creamy and smooth texture, mild carbonation.
Drinkability is moderate, this is a solid lager from LA with a good malt profile, big coffee/roast/smoke works well for this style, the alcohol is well-masked.
DA (2389), Portland, Oregon City, Oregon, USA
Aug 18, 2008 RBSG 2008. Pours dark brown with a smooth tan head. Roasty chocolate, like bitter bakers chocolate, that really brings out the bitterness of the beer. Stronger on the hops for a schwartz, good bitter chocolate finish.
riversideAK (1570), Shoreline, Washington, USA
Aug 14, 2008 22 oz bottle. Aromas of roast, dark bitter chocolate, and a touch of sweetness. Pours almost black with a head that leaves rather quickly. Flavors of roasted malts, bitter chocolate, light molasses. Finishes pretty clean and crisp with a light roast lingering on the palate for a second. Enjoyable stuff.
Ughsmash (2985), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Aug 11, 2008 On tap at Lost Abbey. Poured deep brown with a nice, creamy cap of tan head. The aroma picked up semi-sweet, toasty chocolates and nutty notes accented by light smoke and molasses.. enticing. The flavor was deep and toasty with dried chocolates laced with molasses and a pervasive dry-roasted coffee bitterness.. more dark chocolates toward the end. Dry on the palate with an odd sourness that emerged about halfway through.. overall very tasty and refreshing.
mabel (1633), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 6, 2008 [1360-20080517] 1pt6floz bottle. Old toasted bread aroma with coffee grinds and marinating beef shanks. Dark brown black body with a medium-lasting creamy light tan head. Coffee grinds continues in flavour with dry and roasted nuts. Medium-full body. Quite dry, could stand to be more bitter.
(c/o blankboy, w/ others)
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