 Sregnar35 (647), Rotterdam, New York, USA
Dec 30, 2007
Really really good. Pours very dark with a thick, creamy brown head. Aroma is very burnt. Flavor is bitter coffee, roasted malt and a good amount of hops. Not very thick stuff, but tasty.
Taktik_MTL (1843), Montréal-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Jul 22, 2008 Verre de dégustation, provenant d’un fût, au Vermont Brewers Festival 2008 (Burlington, VT). Arôme: Odeur de café, de chocolat noir et de mélasse. Apparence: La couleur est noire opaque. Présence d’un moyen col beige mousseux et d’une large dentelle sur le verre. Saveur: Goût de chocolat noir avec une pointe de café torréfié et d’alcool. Durée moyenne de l’arrière goût. Palette: Le corps est mince avec une texture légèrement crémeuse. Moyenne effervescence en bouche. Légère présence de café en arrière goût. (Rating #1842)
timsilvia32 (116), born in Michigan, North Carolina, USA
Jul 20, 2008 Poured black, dark tannish head. Roasted aromas, not real heavy. Pretty carbonated in the mouth, mostly roasted malt. A hint of sweetness. Would have liked it better if there was more mocha, chocolate, molasses, anything. Charred fininish that isn’t really complemented by anything either. Just O.K.
Retorp (2148), Tampa, Florida, USA
Jul 18, 2008 Slightly muted, but nice, smelling aroma that features black chocolate, treacle, burnt molasses, burnt malt, espresso and steeped prunes and figs. Very nice range even if it doesn’t blast the nose with concentration. The body is a deep full black and it holds a very lasting, two fingers thick, mocha colored head. Very nice looking beer. Rich dark chocolate, fairly high hop levels, burnt/roasted malt, massive dark fruit under tones. Lightly sweet and metallic edged toward the finish. Has a long and beautiful burnt/charred chocolate finish. Much better than many "limited release" fancy pants Imperial Stouts. Saranc deserves props for making an affordable, kick ass, beer. Nice!
cbkschubert (1520), Skyline, Arizona, USA
Jul 11, 2008 12 oz. bottle from Premier Gourmet (Buffalo) - Pours a dark brown color with a small light tan head. Light lacing. Aroma is roasted malt and light herbal hops. Flavor is mostly roasted malt with a touch of coffee. Palate is quite bitter and dry. Medium body. Not the best Imp. stout, but worth a try.
tgncc (208), Bellmore, New York, USA
Jul 4, 2008 Very nice nose of chocolate, roated coffee, and some alcohol. Very sweet. The appearance is typical to the style, a dark brown/black with a thick tan head. Very attractive. The flavor is mostly roasted malts, cocoa, maybe a slight bit of hoppiness (not much for a beer that’s 50 IBU). Very enjoyable, and the palate leaves a pleasant mix of roastiness and sweetness. Good thick mouthfeel. This is a solid beer. I often say that while Saranac is very brave in trying to brew a wide range of eclectic beers, their execution is often found wanting. This beer however, is a real accomplishment. Not just good for the normally mediocre Saranac, but good period.
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