 Snojerk321 (1018), San Diego, California, USA
Mar 30, 2008
750ml bottle from BevMo. Near black and barely translucent in appearance with cherry accents when put to light. Audibly fizzing with a mossy and tan head. Aroma is one of a kind, with Fruity Pebbles, grapes, currant, black cherries, liquor-lacquered chocolate cherry cordials, prune juice, pepper and nutmeg. Rich and expressive flavor. Chocolate, cloves, pepper and figs invigorate while a wrap-around fruity nature comprised of plums and chocolate covered strawberries pull at the heart strings. Some cherry pipe tobacco and a spicy complex akin to Christmas (cranberries, orange peel and nutmeg.) Effervescent, but not over the top. Titillating on the palate. Balance speaks for itself, finishing with chocolate raspberry liqueur and a lasting holiday spice that sings its song long after each sip.
scola21 (2), , New Jersey, USA
does not count  Oct 10, 2008 Pours well with small head and opaque brown color.full body, thick feel, average carbonation, long finish. Slight bitter aftertaste but pleasant taste.
Naka (425), Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 8, 2008 Pours an extremely dark brown color with a thick light beige head. Dissipates after a few seconds. The nose is dark roasted nuts, brandy, alcohol, plums, and maybe even some chocolate. The first things I notice about this is the rich body. Very creamy mouthfeel. There is some strong dark fruit flavors, a pretty pronounced alcohol flavor, a nice yeast undertone and a good bitter lingering flavor. Well balanced. Couldn’t have too many, but that is probably better with a 9 % ABV.
Pyobon (170), Sydney, Australia
Oct 7, 2008 Bottle. Very dark brown, almost black with excellent dense head. Pleasant somewhat fruity aroma with hints of marmalade and raisins. Medium body with wonderfull carbonation. Somewhat fruity refreshing foretaste with a rich aftertaste that verges on cloying, almost balanced with some bitterness. A great beer.
hirigalzkar (46), Stockholm, Sweden
Oct 5, 2008 Bottle. Black with a small but thick head. Kind of shy but nice fruity aroma. Wonderfull taste! Sweet like a belgian blonde and elegant like a barley wine. Complex, yet easy to drink. Sweet and choclatey.
Mike_B (12), Canada
Oct 3, 2008 Brun foncé rougeâtre avec un gros collet qui descend rapidement.
Goût de chocolat noir, raisins et alcool avec une légère amertume.
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