legion242 (1516), Richardson, Texas, USA Jan 11, 2008 Lumpfest 2008- Thin black in color with a soapy head. Good burnt malt but no bourbon: are my notes wrong that this was supposed to be BA’ed?
Dogbrick (2209), Columbus, Ohio, USA Jun 15, 2008 Sample at the Most Honorable SuperHappyFun Stout Tasting. Bottle from Party Source (2007 bottle). This beer, part of the "Reserve" series, pours nearly black with a medium thin tan head that dissipates slowly. Patches of lacing on the glass. Aroma of chocolate malt, bourbon and coffee. Rich, chewy body with flavors of chocolate liquer, dark fruit and malt plus some coffee. The finish is rich and malty with a coffee aftertaste. Solid all around. beerguy101 (3468), Newark, California, USA Jun 7, 2008 Tasted at Noogfest 4.0 (2008). This Imperial Stout pours a deep black color from a 750ml bottle. Small to medium sized tan foamy head The aroma is chocolate and coffee, touch of vanilla. A medium bodied Imperial Stout. The malts are chocolate, roasted and coffee, touch of anise and vanilla. The hops are earthy. Nice balance. A fairly easy drinking, but flavorful Imperial Stout. The mouthfeel is full and round. The finish is clean and smooth. The aftertaste is slightly bitter and chocolate, perhaps a touch of alcohol. wickedpete (551), Lexington Park, Maryland, USA Jun 3, 2008 Black body, lots of frothy head. Chocolate and licorice aroma. Strong bourbon, chocolate, and coffee flavor. shanepardue (72), Kansas City, Missouri, USA May 15, 2008 Dark brown/black color, similar to the Barleywine with it’s vanilla sweetness, but finished with a more stout, dark flavor. Acknud (584), Morganfield, Kentucky, USA May 15, 2008 Dark brow pour. Heavy vanilla and bourbon aroma with a like taste. Palate is a little thin.
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