 wetherel (995), Carlsbad, California, USA
Apr 14, 2007 Updated: Jul 11, 2007
Three ratings:
2003:Aroma:10,Taste:9,Palate:5,Appear:5,Overall:19 (4.8)
2004:Aroma:9,Taste:9,Palate:5,Appear:5,Overall:18 (4.6)
2005:Aroma:9,Taste:8,Palate:3,Appear:4,Overall:18 (4) (served a little too flat).
The 2003 was the best beer I’ve ever had. Served at Stone’s restaurant. They do a spectacular job with carbonation and temperature and glass. Kudos! The 2003 had the tiniest of oxidation (a little is actually good), spectacular lacing. Sweet, creamy, caramel, very light hops, figs with a deep rich color. The 2004 has an additional oaky undertone, a hair more oxidation, earthy smell and wonderful fig and caramel taste. Again execellent. The 2005 was served flat, so I’m reluctant to rate it. All three served by the ever beautiful Chelsea.
2007: Aroma:7.5,Taste:8.5,Palate:4,Appear:4,Overall:18 (4.2-4.3)
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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