 MartinT (4241), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
May 20, 2008
My Bottom Line:
Coffee and raisiny molasses languidly swim through a wealthy body of oatmeal-like cereals, leading to subtle roasted malt bitterness and recurring coffee notes. This is a solid and complex Imperial Stout for the dessert lover.
Further Personal Perceptions:
-A veil of foam tops the opaque black.
-The body on this one is rich but not as big and chewy as most of the best Imperial Stouts.
-Alcohol is hidden very well at this age.
-Flavors are balanced throughout; there isn’t one flavor that sways the rest of the spectrum.
On tap at the brewpub; 5-month old first batch. Merci Jonathan!
beerbuzzmontreal (2674), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Jul 7, 2008 Pitch black pour with a thin light brown head. Very good aroma of roasted malt, expresso and molasses. Solid flavor of expresso, molasses and roasted malt. The body is medium with a liquorous texture and moderate carbonation. Very well-done. Merci beaucoup Jonathan!
Taktik_MTL (1843), Montréal-Nord, Quebec, Canada
May 22, 2008 En fût. Verre de 12 oz dégusté à la brasserie gracieuseté du maître-brasseur Jonathan, merci. Arôme: Odeur de café avec une pointe de raisins. Apparence: La couleur est noire opaque. Présence d’un mince col beige mousseux et d’une fine dentelle sur le verre. Saveur: Goût de café et de mélasse. Durée moyenne de l’arrière goût. Palette: Le corps est moyen avec une texture légèrement crémeuse. Faible effervescence en bouche. Présence de petits fruits en arrière goût. (Rating #1504)
Rastacouere (5202), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Jan 28, 2008 Pitch black. Tan, long-lasting cover. Initially straight espresso nose quickly unveils a pleasant array of fruity goodness. Deeply vinous profile marries bot the strong grapey, blackberry profile with the alcohol warmth. Almost no bitterness noticeable. The hops are drowned under the malts, which nevertheless never appear overly sweet, certainly not cloying. A bit of higher alcohols are part of the game though, as headache enducing rubbery/pasticy undertones are felt in the background. Nothing major though, excellently integrated fruity goodness. Portly, yet balanced with this coffee-like roast finish. Medium-heavy bodied, moderate carbonation. One to finish the night.
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