 crowderm (178), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Jan 20, 2008
The beer pours a thick black with a small dark tan head that dies very slowly. The aroma is awesome - chocolate, dried citrus, figs, caramel, and a hint of coffee. The taste is unreal. This must be the most flavorful beer I have ever tasted. A wave of citrus, and sweet, dark dried fruits hits the tongue first, followed by a chocolate and roasted malt with dry, slightly bitter malty coffee finish. The palate is thick and creamy, nothing too unique here, but perfect for the style. Overall this has got to be the best beer I’ve ever tasted. Congrats to Omar, Todd and the rest of the Surly crew for creating a real masterpiece.
Bockyhorsey (2019), Mesa, Arizona, USA
Oct 6, 2008 Sampled @ Tucson Gathering courtesy of cbkschubert bottle #172. Oatmeal aroma on the nose. Black body with tan head. Thick creamy body texture with chocolate and oatmeal flavor present. Good thick stout. Thanks Craig.
edmajorjoe (49), Vail, Arizona, USA
Oct 5, 2008 Oatmeal stout looking with a thick, rich head on the slow pour. It’s a dark beauty with a sweet smell and delectable palate to last a while.
highibus (260), Vail, Arizona, USA
Oct 4, 2008 deep dark with a fluffy tan head. aroma of coffee and alcohol. medium body and a good alcohol finish.
stankenk (60), Maplewood, Minnesota, USA
Sep 28, 2008 ABR ’08 - Pours deep dark brown with a brownish orange head. The nose is heavily roasted malt, tons of vanilla, & fresh hops. Comes across the palate as medium thick bodied with really soft carbonation. The flavor starts with overly sweet roasted malts, almost syrupy sweetness that is overpowering and there are some hops hiding in the background. The finish is almost like drinking chocolate straight. It did hide the alcohol well, but it was hiding behind sweetness . Very tasty brew; I could sip this forever.
gunhaver (660), Tampa, Florida, USA
Sep 10, 2008 Bottle, at BA Throwdown #2, courtesy guerde. Pitch black pour, very thick creamy tan head, and thick white lacing. Aroma is hoppy, with tons of roasted notes, ground coffee, chocolate and cocoa, and some oily notes. Flavor has a big bunch of hops to start, with a roasted body that gives way to tons of chocolate, some coffee, caramel, and lovely dark fruits. Dry, roasted finish. Full body, very tasty, chock full of coffee which balances very well with the hops. Love this one, definitely worth the hype.
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