 BigBen2120 (564), Derry, New Hampshire, USA
Jul 6, 2008
22oz bomber from Ron’s in Farmington. Pours an opaque dark black body with virtually no head. Citrussy hops are immediately noticeable, with much roastiness, resembling dark chocolate with coffee and molasses notes. A sweet chocolaty roastiness is immediately apparent, with strong berry notes also apparent, and a tinge of alcohol warming on the finish. Hints of grassy and citrussy hops are also present. A slight nuttiness presents itself on the finish. Full-bodied without being viscous, and with light to moderate carbonation, this one definitely is still a sipper for sure. Having said that, it’s sweet and complex, and very tasty. Makes a good dessert by itself I’d say. A superb example of the style, and one of this brewery’s finest offerings.
WeeHeavySD (1869), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
Oct 14, 2008 2006 Vintage Bomber, likely via trade a ways back. Poured into my reidel snifter. Pours black with a thin light brown head. Nose is sweet with big roasted malts. Taste is sweet, with big punching coffee and a lot deep malts with some bitterness. Overall pretty damn tasty.
robinvboyer (1055), Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada
Oct 13, 2008 Big black pour with a thin small mocha head. Aroma is very very hoppy with notes of coffee and chocolate. Flavor is very roasty, lots of roasted malt, and a boat load of licorice. A nice imperial stout, i really enjoyed sipping on this one.
dpjuart (572), Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 1, 2008 9/13/08 - Bottle, courtesy of Nate, shared with Nate and Naka. Pours black with chocolate head, small and rimming. Nose is hops, raisin, chocolate and slight coffee roastiness. Taste is a roasty, fruity collaboration overtaken by a fruity hop flavor that intertwines with the roast and dark fruit to create a bitter, fruit salad latte. Bitter and roast last well into the after with alcohol heat. Very, very good.
jake65 (1274), Meridian, Idaho, USA
Oct 1, 2008 Bottle: Near black pour with a finger of creamy brown head. Nose is simple and intense with roastiness, chocolate, and an overal sweetness. Tastes rich in roast, coffee, and chocolate. A faint bit of smoke with bitters in the trailer. Smooth, balanced, and rich in flavor. Huge. Thanks to my secret santa from last year!
Naka (428), Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Sep 14, 2008 Courtesy of Nate. Pours dark black color with a 1 finger dark beige head. Lasts only a few seconds. Aroma is sweet with a carbonic bite and a very noticeable hop character. A deep burnt caramel and coffee flavor. A little plum and bitter chocolate as well. The bitterness in the flavor is huge, like really dark roasted black coffee. The body is rich and creamy. Leaves a very dry bitterness on the tongue.
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