Merrill (74), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Apr 18, 2009 Pours black with just a thin ring of light coming through the edge. Medium brown head goes away quickly; spotty, oily lace that hangs there like brown stars on the side of your glass. The aroma is burnt malt and lemon peel, perhaps some burnt fig with just a little wet grass. The Flavor is straight dark malts with hints of charcoal, bourbon, very little bitter chocolate or licorice. A stout lovers stout. The finish is the flavor simply diminishing in a long tongue numbing blaze.
 BroSpud (583), , Massachusetts, USA
Apr 18, 2009 22oz bottle. Spring 2009 release. This was my first taste of Stone Imperial Stout and it definitely lives up to the hype.This is among the best of anything I have tasted yet. My first thought is that I need to get back to the store and stock up. Deep dark pour, velvety feel, complex coffee and chocolate flavors everything is just right with this one.
DiabolikDUB (143), Portland, Oregon, USA
Apr 17, 2009 2009 Vintage from Bottle
Pours thick black with a thin cocoa head that dissipates rather quickly in a fine ring around the glass. Deep black in appearance with a bit of mahogany around the edges of the glass. Smell is rich in roasted malts with some slight aromas of dried fruits and smoke. The flavor is full of bitter chocolate, roasted malts and a bit of coffee. There is definitely an alcohol presence in the aftertaste but it is very nice. This beer is extremely drinkable, very well done. Happy I bought a few to keep around for a couple years.
boFNjackson (1233), Portland, Oregon, USA
Apr 16, 2009 Bottle... Poured deep brownish-almost black-with a light brown head. Dark chocolate and roasted aroma. Smooth palate with rich chocolate flavors and a great malt-grain balance. A little alcohol in the finish with a nice smoked presence.
roborb (59), Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Apr 16, 2009 07 version on tap at the Saucer. Poured into a snifter this beer was solid black withe a 2 finger mocha head. It smells of currants, coffee and strong roasted malts. The taste is more of the same. It is incredibly drinkable and has a nice creamy chocolate finish. This is a fantastic beer and easily one of my favorites.
jeff789 (357), Pennsylvania, USA
Apr 16, 2009 pours an opaque black with nice head retention very creamy head... Dark tart fruit amoma, alcohol, roast, a bit coffee and chocolate, touch of licorice... mildly milky, bitter, chocolatey, complex, a touch of bitter coffee.... full bodied and mouthfeel, but not overly full in any way...
FunkyBrewster (435), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Apr 14, 2009 Glad to share this one with 17thfloor and xnoxhatex for 17thfloor’s 1000th rating! Congrats my friend! Pours a deep dark black with a small creamy tan head. Aroma is lots of sweet chocolate with with a sugary syrup sort of quality. Coffee beans and a nice bit of dark fruitiness help balance the sweetness. A nice background floral hop character adds to the complexity. Flavor starts with a surprisingly subtle sweet chocolate character. Gains a base fruitiness that begins to layer the flavors and adds a pepper spiciness along with roasted nuts. Finishes with a very nice mouth feel and not too much bitterness. Medium to full body and a rich complexity make this a all around great beer.
gorditoabd (162), San Diego, California, USA
Apr 14, 2009 Bomber, Spring 09 release. Pours a lovely thick black with a nice, dense, compact head, decently lasting. Aroma is clear coffee, anise, and chocolate. Flavor matches the aroma, compounded by a delicious factor of 10. Coffee, followed by anise mixed with roasted booze, followed by sweet chocolate. Amazing palate on this beer. It’s a GOOD one.
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