 hapjydeuce (618), Carlsbad, USA
Aug 5, 2008
RBSG ’08. Keg brought to the Grand Tasting at Pizza Port Carlsbad. Black center with clear brown edges. Smoky aroma with a pronounced sourness. My first impression: is this really a stout? Roasted malt and more smoke in the flavor, with a good play of personality between sweet coffee and tart grape. Dry, smoky finish. Interesting.
ratman197 (2482), Arvada, Colorado, USA
Nov 21, 2008 On tap @ Bistro BA Fest poured a clear dark brown with a small lingering tan head. Aromas of sour cherry, toffee, chocolate and light vanilla. Palate was light to medium bodied and crisp with a tart finish. Flavors of sour cherry, chocolate, carmel, light smoke and light vanilla with a crisp lingering tart finish.
ZazuH (27), Brentwood, California, USA
Nov 21, 2008 (draught - ’08 Barrel-Aged Fest @ the Bistro, Hayward, CA) Very dark w/ frothy tan head. Sour cherry, funk, wood and bittersweet chocolate nose. Surprisingly medium body w/ astringent fruity sourness followed by smokey, dark roasted coffee. Nice alcohol warmth throughout. Lingering sour funk and toasted malt, dry finish.
fordest (1857), Santee/San Diego, California, USA
Nov 20, 2008 From a keg. Very dark pour with decent head. Lots of dark fruit and chocolate. Nice roasted finish with some more fruitiness. Very nice.
fidel (312), Livermore, California, USA
Nov 20, 2008 2008 Bistro Barrel Aged Fest. Black, dark fruits, chocolate, roasted malts, cherry, dry finish.
golubj (1085), Redwood City, California, USA
Nov 20, 2008 Draft at Bistro BA fest. Both sweet and sour in aroma and flavor. Strong malt underneath, and alcohol shows through as well. Good beer.
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