FlssmrBrewAlum (1190), Lisle, Illinois, USA
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 2/5 | 10/20 | Oct 7, 2009 22 oz bottle courtesy of riversideAK extra. Thanks! Pours a pretty dark pour, black with brownish red edges, not opaque, but still fairly dark. Small light brown head, lighter than chocolate milk, dies to a film that laces ok. Aromas are a nice sweet stout base, roasted malts, creamy chocolate, coffee, oatmeal sweetness, caramel, a touch bitterness it almost smells like. Interesting, full enough and good. Initial is thin, a bit harsh in the bitterness, almost a touch astringent, moving into a light roast, coffee, a touch of chocolate, caramel, and vanilla. This is very underbodied, a bit harsh, a little watery in the finish. Largely dissappointing, in flavors, body, and even a touch in appearance. Surprisingly it smells pretty good. Subpar. Rciesla (3915), Exit 15W, New Jersey, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Jun 27, 2009 Bottle either an extra or shared by someone. Brown body with a tan head. Light burnt coffee grinds and chocolate notes. Bitter with licorice and a dry finish. beerbill (1989), Laurel, New York, USA
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 8/20 | Jan 21, 2009 22 oz. bottle courtesy of a trade with bitbucket. Pours very dark brown, just about black, with a moderate creamy tan head that lasted through the first quarter of the glass and left a few small patches of lace. Very pleasant aroma of chocolate, roasted malt, coffee, prunes, and dates. Unfortunately, the flavor is a huge let-down. It begins with roasted malt, coffee and chocolate, but is followed by a strong tobacco flavor and an odd tangy sour flavor. The sourness and tanginess was in sharp contrast to the creamy smooth mouthfeel I was expecting. I actually ended up not finishing this one. Very disappointing, especially after the promising start. stchloe (491), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 | Jan 10, 2009 Not a traditional cream stout. Heavier than comparable cream or coffee stouts, but also slightly tart. Almost like a combination of a spruce ale and stout. decaturstevo (2010), decatur, Tennessee, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Nov 30, 2008 Dark brown almost black pour with tan head and lace. Dark chocolate and medium coffee. Dark chocolate bitter with burnt coffee and a light sour finish. A bit thin and foamy for my tastes. Not bad but not special. Beardface (1036), Eugene, Oregon, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Oct 19, 2008 Something was off about this beer, though I’m not 100% sure what it was. A medium level of oat and chocolate flavors but with a weak feel overall. One of the least good stouts I’ve ever had. SpringsLicker (2043), Tennessee, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Oct 17, 2008 Thanks to decaturstevo for sharing this one.
Pours black with a tan head.
Roasty aroma that follows in the flavor producing a typical roasty stout bitterness. BrewDad (2412), Olympia, Washington, USA
| 2.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 3/5 | 4/10 | 3/5 | 9/20 | Sep 30, 2008 22oz Bomber - Siletz Brewery - Siletz, OR
Aroma – Dark malt aroma with a slight buttery aroma coming off.
Appearance – Dark Brown in color, Clear with a light head.
Flavor – This was a off flavored beer. The creaminess was there butt he dactyl was very much there this was infected and a nasty flavor.
Palate – Creamy Mouthfeel, OK texture with a dry buttery finish.
Overall – This was a very bad beer. The flavor was off and very filled with dactyl.
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