 beerandIT (177), Richmond, Virginia, USA
Apr 8, 2009 First off I have always loved this beer. It got me started on this big huge beers we call imperial stouts. The bottle I had was a bomber from 09. So nice and hot. Pours dark like worn out motor oil with a consistency that well is even thicker than that. Full bodied for this guy is putting it lightly. On the initial flavor you get coffee, malt, toffee, roasted malt, chocolate and a sweet yet very subtle kind of fruit flavor. Maybe the anise they have talkeda about with this one? As this is hot I am getting what I affectionately call that bit of mystery in there that I can only guess will transform into something even better over time. I had an 05 last summer and thought I was in beer heaven if there is such a place. From vintages past chocolate seems to come out with age more then other characterisitcs that I have been able to tell. I noticed coffee, malts, chocolate in the aroma. Huge aroma that smacks you in the face. I feel an outstanding representation of an imperial stout. Wonderful does not even do this guy justice plus it is super easy to get around my area. I would have done 5 but it is so hot that I had to take .2 away because in about 2 years...we all know.
Adam77 (407), Eastampton, New Jersey, USA
Apr 7, 2009 Bottles 04 05 06 07 08. Shared with a couple friends. Both 05 and 06 were the highlights for me. 04 really fell off. 07 and 08 were kind of on the hot side. Sitll very smooth. Poured oily black with a creamy brown head. Perfect. Aroma of coffee with some chocolate. A smooth coffee flavor with some bitter mellow chocolate. Flavors became more dominant as it warmed. One the best stouts. Love its availability.
altehkiller (71), , California, USA
Apr 7, 2009 Yet another beer from stone that is big in every way. Huge amounts of roasted coffee flavor with some chocolate thrown in. Some alcohol is present and there is enough to get you tipsy before you knew what hit you!
thefrutigers (100), , Arizona, USA
Apr 7, 2009 bottle 22 oz: Thin head... black pour. Nice roasted sweet licorice malt smell. Flavor was slighty bitter with coffe and roast burnt malt. alcohol was bit much cold, but mellows as it warms up. Very very good.
WinoInTraining (104), Longmont, Colorado, USA
Apr 6, 2009 2005 bottling. Wow, what a few years will do. Deep and Opaque. Cascades of Chocolate, molasses, coffee, liqueur. Malty but with a zip of bitterness to tame. Amazing purity and balance. The finish just lingers forever. Killer!
scoth (261), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Apr 3, 2009 Pours black, with a thin tan head, good lacing. Aroma of molasses, espresso, plum, chocolate and pine. Thick, smooth body. Caramel and pine flavors stand out, with some chocolate and plum notes. Extremely well balanced.
vtafro (452), , New Jersey, USA
Apr 3, 2009 Updated: Jul 24, 2009Took awhile to find one, but the wait was worth it. Pours like motor oil but the taste doesn’t disappoint. Wish i could try this on draft.
snakeoilpete (324), Seattle, Washington, USA
Apr 3, 2009 Spring 2008 Bottle (April 2009). First shower beer I’ve had in a good while, and I think the first time I ever brought a snifter into the shower- keeping the water out was an epic task, but on the plus side, I didn’t have to stick the glass in the dishwasher when I was done. Pours black with a decent tan head. Strong smoky smell at first; later, roasted malts, oatmeal, coffee. Tastes like it smells. Mouthfeel is nice and smooth but not overwhelming. Finish is mostly roasty with a little bitterness.
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