 Bartzilla (397), San Diego, California, USA
Jun 14, 2008
Not bad for Utica Club. It’s a stout alright. But not like the bombastic stouts I’m used to. I liked it.. A noble MATTS effort. I can never give MATTS a bad rating. For you rookies, they invented the Party Ball, which is still probably years ahead of you. 5 gallons of MATTS Premium in a 5 gallon plastic globe. The tap was yours to keep and it took years before AB and Miller caught on. They invented cheap kegs. I love you MATTS. I’ll come to visit in a couple weeks.
robinvboyer (1003), Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada
Sep 7, 2008 nice thick black pour, with a very small tan head. Aroma is alot of roasted malt, and not much else. the flavour is again loads of roasted malt, some licorice, a touch of chocolate, and some coffee. the aftertatse is very very bitter, with an intense burnt malt. meh the mouthfeel is quite wattery though, not the greatest imperial stout ive had.
Sammy (3075), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 19, 2008 Enjoyed on tap at the Tap and Mallet. Black with good lacing. Coffee, and chocolate. A good blend. Buttery mouthfeel. Not too bitter, rated 50 IBU.
thejoeshow (111), Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Aug 17, 2008 12 oz bottle. Pours a completely opaque brown/black with a very long lasting tan head that laces wonderfully. Nose is malty chocolate, roasty, coffee and there is a bit of astringency in there as well. Nice coffee, really roasted flavor with a little burnt characteristic in there as well. Mouthfeel is oily and lasting, very full. Nice Imperial Stout and one of the best from Saranac.
lemasney (269), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Aug 16, 2008 RateBeer Rating, Style and Glass: 86, Imperial Stout, Snifter
ABV, Volume & Calories: 9% in 12 fl oz. estimated at 190 C
Purchased at: Trenton Road Take Out, Langhorne, PA for $.41
Aroma: deep, roasted, coffee, syrup, chocolate, sour. 10 out of 10.
Visuals: deep, opaque, black, oily, tan, fluffy, persistent head, steady lace. 5 out of 5.
Taste: rich, coffee, espresso, dark malts, burnt, roasted, bitter finish,thick, delicious, well crafted. 10 out of 10.
Palate: oily, thick, long, dark finish. 5 out of 5.
Overall: Like a Wawa cappuccino but much darker and deeper. I will seek it out and have it again and again, as long as this price stands. It’s very well crafted, and it is a personal favorite. 20 out of 20.
lb4lb (1388), Austin, Texas, USA
Aug 7, 2008 Bottle in trade from the artist formerly known as Degarth. Thanks man!
Pours dark black with a lasting nice sized tan head. Smell is sweet, malty roasty and chocolatey. Taste is bitter, a bit burnt, slightly tart, and charred roasty malt. Semi rich body with medium carbonation. Bit of an odd metallic tartness to the finish that I could do without. Otherwise, this would be solid, but this really hinders the flavor.
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