 kramer (1866), sunbury, Pennsylvania, USA
Nov 8, 2005
22 oz bottle. Pours pitch black with a large chocolate brown head, creamy at the surface and large bubbles at base. Aroma of chocolate, burnt malt, cocoa, alcohol, coffee, and blacl licorice. Rich espresso and dark chocolate flavor from heavily roasted malt. Nice warming alcohol sensation on the finish. Hops are definately in the background with this one. Rich full bodied beer with an oily texture. Soft carbonation breathes a little live into the mouthfeel as well. This beer has everything you want in an imperial stout if you favor the malty ones over highly hopped versions. Big bold flavor without any harsh alcohol save for the pleasant warming finish. I love this stuff.
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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