 Cornfield (4255), Oak Forest, Illinois, USA
Apr 28, 2006
Vintage 2005: Pouring thick and oily with a brown tan film for a cap (which quickly vanishes), this is a delight to the nose. Dark sweet malts, chocolate, coffee, dark berries, anise, bitter almonds, alcohol... oh, yes, alcohol. Very thick mouthfeel, soothing to the tongue despite a light, peppery alcohol burn. The flavor is an even richer blending of what is experienced in the aroma, with the alcohol amazingly fading into the background. A BIG drink, and a satisfying one. Mayhaps Stone’s best.
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kennydiaz (52), staten island, New York, USA
Aug 28, 2008 ALMOST BLACK IN COLOR WITH A NICE CREAMY HEAD. GOES DOWN SMOOTH BURSTING WITH FLAVOR. ONE OF THE WORLDS BEST STOUTS.
Meikman (3), Allston, Massachusetts, USA
does not count  Aug 26, 2008 Poured out of the bomber, this has an impressively inky, black black color. Nothing beats the first sip through the creamy dark brown head. This meal feels like a double thick frappe, and tastes twice as good. Real smooth. One of my favorites, and my first rating.
kevd193213 (312), Coventry, Rhode Island, USA
Aug 26, 2008 Bomber. Oily black pout with a thick brown head. Aroma of burnt malt, coffee, nuts and chocolate. Taste of licorice, chocolate and coffee with a velvet mouthfeel. Long lasting slightly bitter finish.
BallyLoser (125), Bellevue, Washington, USA
Aug 23, 2008 Bottle: Incredible. Solid black pour. Nice blend of chocolate, coffee and expresso. Not a strong alcohol taste for the high content. One of the best I have had!
ElGaucho56 (376), USA
Aug 22, 2008 22 oz bomber. Pours a jet black with a very dark mocha brown head. Nose is quite deliciously complicated, with an intense burnt bread note as well as dark toffee, roasted coffee, and something like chocolate blueberries. Rooty licorice bitterness and baker’s chocolate battle it out on the palate, while the finish is equal parts minty hops and lovely vanilla bourbon warmth. Yes, this is a nice impy.
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