4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20
Pours black with a short, dark brown head.
Aroma of chocolate, oatmeal, cream,..a little alcohol.
Flavour is boozy vanilla, oatmeal, chocolate.
Very sweet, very rich.
Pretty subdued for 11%....a bit ashy at finish.
Nicely done.
4.4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
pours black, minimal tan head. chocolate, roast, caramel, bread, some vanilla. heavy cloying sweetness, medium bitterness, some umami. full body, thick and sticky feel, minimal carb, alcohol warmth. i just ate a bunch of garlic so my palate is probably messed up.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
From the keg. Poured with a thin brown head, appearance as black as they come; smooth and viscous with a hint of initial carbonation in the mouth. No lingering flavour which is a shame and lacks the complexity hoped for.
4.2 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
A: Pours black as night. Minimal head is tan and dissipates quickly.
S: Tough to get any smell here.... but I think it’s my bad sense of smell. Subtle roast.... otherwise smooth and light.
T: Not the most complex beer but very very smooth. Definately lives up to the name of oat, with some wheaty, oatmeal flavor is big. Otherwise surprisngly light. Much more balanced than the other Southern Tier Imperial Stouts.
P: Palate is on the money. Super smooth.
Overall this is the best ST Imp. stout for sure. The flavors are much more subdued which leds to an easier and more enjoyable drink. A great beer.
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Bottle from Bottle Shop; dark brown pour with tan head, roast malt aroma, glorious slick mouthfeel, dried fruit vanilla. Really good
4.5 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
Beautiful. Black with tan head. Aroma and taste is choclate and a little coffee. Smooth perfect feel. Nice beer.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Draft at Sybarite Pig. Tulip. Pours a jet black, thick with a great thin tan head. Good lace. On the noise are wonderful roasted malts, spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon, caramel and raisins. Tastes much the same. Alcohol at 11% comes through nicely but not overwhelming. It is a hearty stout with a great smooth mouth feel. Went great with the Mac and cheese.
4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
Bottled. Almost black beer, lasting mocha-coloured head. Caramelly/butterscotch nose, vanilla, fermented fruits. Strong, toasted oat biscuit aroma. Mild but deeply roasted black malt notes on the bach with a hint of tobacco. Flavor is intesly malty. It starts caramelly and biscuity, finishes deeper roasted and rateher bitter. Dark/biter chocolate in the lingering finish. Full bodied, almost flat and velvety. Very good and surprisingly balanced.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
650 ml bottle from Premier Gourmet. Pours an opaque, very dark brown with moderate light brown head. Fruit, anise, roasty coffee and grains in the aroma. Boozy fruit, anise and coffeish roastiness in the flavour. Alcohol warmth in finish. Smooth mouthfeel. Nice.
4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20
Dark with tan head...nice rich taste and aroma with some dark chocolate ttfttrfffgfdcvfcbvccc
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