 Ughsmash (2612), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
May 7, 2008
Many, many thanks to Bill for sending me the growler! Rating #2600, #100 for this beer.
Poured deep brown with just about zero head.. left some nice legs on the glass, though. The aroma picked up semi-sweet, well-roasted chocolates and a pinch of darker fruit.. toasted black patent malts gave a sweet impression on the back. The flavor had warm, well-roasted dark chocolate and licorice at the core with light coffee and earthy bitterness surrounding.. felt like there was some caramel supporting it as well.. lightly bitter finish with a sweet, warm final impression. Heavier-bodied with low carbonation on the palate.. slick, coating feel with an enjoyable finish.
hellbilly (608), scottsdale über alles, Arizona, USA
Feb 25, 2008 tap... very dark brown near black pour with a tight creamy cappuccino colored head. the fluffiness lasts until the last drop and paints the inside of the glass. sweet chocolate aroma with lots of ashiness and dark roasty grains. the palate has medium sweetness, lots of roast near ashy malt and chocolate. dry bittered finish. long lingering aftertaste of chocolate and malt powder. super creamy texture and smooth mouth feel. bitterness helps keep it from being too rich. it’s tasty but awfully one dimensional.
SuperDave70 (474), Arizona, USA
Feb 17, 2008 Sampled at the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild 2008 Strong Beer Fest, on February 17, at the Mesa Amphitheatre.
BOLTZ7555 (264), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Feb 16, 2008 Tried at the AZ Strong Beer Festival...nice dark chocolate pour with a hint of Starbucks potency, this is definitely a stout above the rest in the Phoenix area. Luckily, we have access to beers outside our immediate demographic (Speedway Stout, Stone Russian Imperial Stout, Rogue Imperial Stout). This isn’t in the same galaxy as those beers and it’s silly to state they are in the same category.
WeeHeavySD (1326), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
Dec 2, 2007 PP Strong Ale Fest 07. Pour black with a thin tan head. Nose is chocolatey and full of coffee notes. Taste is sweet and light, with a lot of chocolate, overall pretty nice.
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