 BrewDad (2142), Olympia, Washington, USA
Jun 30, 2009 Liquid Sunshine VII Tasting – Kirkland, WA
Aroma: Nice dark malt with rich coffee and chocolate aromas.
Appearance: Dark Black in color, clear with a thin head.
Flavor: Big smooth flavor this was a strong and had a great Impy stout flavoring.
Palate: Nice Finish, with a Good Mouthfeel.
Overall: I finally got to try this beer. I am glad it was tasty.
scrizzz (986), kirkland, Washington, USA
Jun 29, 2009 09, Thanks RiversideAK! Newest vintage has an aroma like a burnt marshmallow at the ocean. Still and black. Liquid sugar all over, too sweet for my taste. That same night I had the 08, 07, and 06 vintages and the score is from the 08 as I found it to be the best. More charcoal came out and some of the sweetness softened into a bold richness, but not quite mature. Didn’t notice much of a progression as I went through the years and although I enjoyed this beer, it’s not a top 50 beer to me.
Pinball (2068), Allerød, Denmark
Jun 25, 2009 rating #2000
black wax 2008, bought in ølbutikken, copenhagen (ain’t that neat).
enjoyed at home while watching stargate atlantis 03x4
pitch dark, oily, large thick brown smooth head that disappears rather quickly, leaving a small smooth cover.
flavor is complex, most prominent is dark fruits, roasted stuff, vineagra. raisins.
flavor is dominated by licorice, also strongly roasted notes, raisins. one of the most complex stouts i’ve had. ends nicely roasted grains, with a little sugar.
roguemonk (9), Orland Park, Illinois, USA
does not count  Jun 25, 2009 Great beer to remember a great beer event. Am a bit disappointed with the latest offering. Perhaps some bottle age will round it out...
Oscbert (467), Sacramento, California, USA
Jun 19, 2009 Thanks to Gypsy19 for sharing!
~Pours black with thin brown head that lasts.
~Dark fruit in aroma, prune, raisin, chocolate, roasted malts and molasses. Also a red wine like scent.
~Boderline too sweet in flavor for me. Lots of fruit, prune and dark cherries with chocolate and malts. Pretty intense.
~Great palate, rich, creamy, thick, just what I want from an imperial stout.
~This beer demands respect. Extremely intense. My mind and mouth didnt know how to react and comprehend at first. Pretty over the top. Hard to enjoy when my tastebuds are exploding from intense amount of flavors. Very rich beer. I enjoyed the experience. Defiently a beer to be to be experienced and not just drunk.
ononews9 (11), Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA
Jun 18, 2009 black beer with an intense flavor of molassas, chocolate, and coffeee. arome is very intense and intising. not bitter at all, nice sweet taste.
ditmier (729), Boise, Idaho, USA
Jun 16, 2009 700th Rating - 2009 Bottle - Thanks motortoddhead!! - Pours dk brown with a medium brown head..medium consistency, not thin or viscous...aroma is all the fun stout bells and whistles, charred wood, cocoa, dark fruit, very dark malt, vanilla and some coffee...flavour is similar, chewy and sticky and dangerously easy to drink, terrific malt balance and an incredible mouthfeel...that was a treat!
ewestern (163), Ohio, USA
Jun 12, 2009 Dark brown beer with a dark to light brown head. Pours like motor oil. What lacing there is flows back into the beer leaving the glass nearly clean. Smells of burnt malts and coffee, chocolate and dark fruit. Flavor is smooth, dark fruit and chocolate. As the bottle says, like a blanket. Alcohol is present but fades as the beer warms to let the allow flavors take a more prominent position. Sweet but not overly so. Hops underneath the flavor and in the finish. Nice crisp bite in the finish. Truly a magnificent beer and a great Imperial Stout.
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