 timfoolery (484), California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 22, 2009 Bottle from Coop in Davis. This beer is my kind of brew: malty, chocolatey, smooth on the palate, light carb, etc. I’ll agree it’s not the most complex or thick beers, but it was great for what is was. Great beer.
bubbleflubber (893), Collinsville, Virginia, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 20, 2009 Pours mahogany into the glass, with the slightest of ruby hues to the fringes, and a tannish-eggshell head that diminishes to a thin cap, leaving soapy lace down the glass. After checking the nose on this one (literally 9-10 times), I had to conclude that it did indeed contain predominant chocolates (there are so many "chocolate" brews that miss the mark totally). The flavors are interesting... some underlying dark chocolate notes, a staunch oaked vanilla middle and ripened dark cherries overtop, with trace notes of peanuts and blueberries (ripened sweet, not aged early and sour). The finish is interesting... a souring take on the malt contingencies. The mouthfeel is definitively creamy with semi-zesty carbonation levels, accompanied by a lightly-medium embodiment. Not a bad offering here, but a bit unilateral, lacking the complexity to push it to the next level.
puggy211 (586), cordova, Tennessee, USA
| 2.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 4/5 | 10/20 |
Mar 16, 2009 Dark brown pour with creamy tan head that lingered. Aside from the obvious, CHOCOLATE, there was a mild malty undertone in the overly carbonated mouth feel. This starts and finishes the same, not very complex, but all in all a decent brew to have every once in a while.
fidel (937), Livermore, California, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Mar 12, 2009 Poured dark brown, sweet, simple, chocolate, malty, soy, vanilla, caramel, oats, little thin.
Beardface (995), Eugene, Oregon, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Mar 11, 2009 First things first, the bottle is just absolutely stunning with the silver foil, but the price tag is ridiculous at some 16 bucks. Luckily for me my buddy Ty is a homer for Sam Adams and he bought the bottle and shared. Nice reddish brown pour with a medium sized tan head and light lacing. Very sweet smelling, obviously a ton of chocolate but also quite a bit of vanilla. Somewhat similar smell to Southern Tier’s Creme Brulee stout, but a little more muted. Nice chocolate and vanilla flavors on the tastebuds make for a solid brew. Not worth the dollars, but nice to try once.
smith4498 (887), Miami, Florida, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 10, 2009 Pours dark brown with light tan head. Caramel and chocolate aromas. Big sweet chocolate flavor dominates with a light fruitiness. Slightly tart and dry finish. Medium to full body with moderate carbonation and a creamy mouthfeel. Better than I was expecting, but too pricey to have again.
JaBier (1219), Capital City, Ohio, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 9, 2009 Sampled at the Sam Adams tasting at Blacklick Wine and Spirits on 3.5.09. Darkest brown in color with a medium tan head. Malty sweet aroma that contains much more vanilla than chocolate. Sweet vanilla flavor up front with a slightly drier chocolate finish. Pretty good.
thejon375 (392), Tampa, Florida, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 4, 2009 EXCELLENT!!!! I like Youngs, but this one matches up pretty well. Gets better when it warms up, but overall a great desert beer.
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