 truegen (132), Puyallup, Washington, USA
Apr 1, 2008
22 oz. bomber. Completely opaque dark chocolate, with a suede-brown head. Head drops to a bubbly cap quickly, leaving great lace throughout the tasting. Rich, plummy, raisin aroma, with a whiff of chocolate and coffee. Heavy stone-fruit in the flavor as well, but not overly sweet. Alcohol is well-hidden up front, making a larger appearance at the throat, but still quite balanced. Very big, very impressive... aging a few bottles of this is a no-brainer.
bigtaster (100), Grand Rapids, USA
Jul 26, 2008 22oz bottle in snifter.This beer is black with minimal head receding rapidly. Golden brown hues.Aroma of dark fruit, roasted malts, molasses. Very deep ans complex aroma.Huge flavor, starts with a burst of bitterness that caries long into the finish. Notes of nut, molasses, dark chocolate. Outstanding.Full bodied, warming, viscous, lasting.
BenDover (86), Ohio, USA
Jul 21, 2008 Pours a dark black. Held it up to a bright light and could see NOTHING. Aroma a bit nutty, hint of coffee. Taste is OMG.... alcohol pretty well hidden but warms the palate on the way down. Vanilla, roasted coffee, nutty, just brilliant.
ewestern (39), Ohio, USA
Jul 20, 2008 Pour was a nice creamy black with a dark head. Aroma was filled with roasted coffee and was the finish. Started with roasted malts and chocolate. Finished slightly bitter and roasted coffee.
Hoptagon (52), Arlington, Virginia, USA
Jul 18, 2008 22oz. Bomber. 2008 vintage. Pours a bit like engine oil, viscous and black with a medium frothy brown head. Aroma of dark chocolates, roasted barley, java and a bit of alcohol. Initial flavor has a noticeably roasty profile with some malty sweetness, caramel flavor and residual sugars. The bitterness really comes through in the end with a bit of a charred taste. Mouthfeel is medium heavy, but not as creamy as some imperial stouts. The finish is long, dry and bitter, like a good relationship gone south. Possibly Stone’s finest offering.
rcasta (232), El Salvador
Jul 17, 2008 En gingerman con roberto y rogelio y nos cagamos de la risa porque para todo hay gustos
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