 arminjewell (102), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 25, 2009 One of the best stouts, poured black with a tan head. Aroma of coffee but also of citrus and pine, tastes start with an excellent hoppy character that finished with coffee and chocolate flavor. An excellent combination of stout and IPA, a must try that leaves no alcohol flavor!
tekhna (102), California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Apr 22, 2009 Aged one year. A little metallic on the nose, and a little metallic immediately before the roasty malts kick in.
Not nearly as viscous as an Expedition or one of those ilk; it’s perhaps a sad statement about the state of affairs in the beer world when a beer like this becomes tame. I like this stout. Roasty and cocoa that linger without a ton of sweetness. Overall, a very good beer, to my tastes. It’s not an astounding beer, but very good.
A year in the cellar tames the fresh alcohol kick quite a bit.
zizzybalubba (356), Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Apr 18, 2009 12 oz. bottle from Total Wine. Pours black with a nice tan head. Some light hop aroma with a hint of malty sweetness. Big roasted malt flavor; I certainly detect smoke as well. Some hops are detected as well but not overly done. Very well balanced. Not as thick as some Imperial Stouts but the finish is lingering and pleasant. Moderate alcohol burn. Overall an excellent Imperial Stout.
ljay6880 (135), , Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 18, 2009 poured out of a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass. fairly good aroma, and appearance was great with a nice dark foam. The beer lacks in flavor, not because it is a bad flavor, but just that it lacks anything special or memorable. The beer leaves an unpleasent bitter aftertaste. Overall impression would be average.
Birdiebeagle (780), Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Apr 15, 2009 Bottle Pours a dark brown with a good creamy tan head. The head lasts well and laces nicely. This is a very good looking beer. Has a good aroma of cocoa. Slight ops, roastedness, and wood. Every time I spin the glass I get more. Bitter coffee. Has a perfect carbination and an awesome mouthfeel. Flavors are wonderful. Has a great mix of malts and hops. Has a last good finish. The alcohol is well hidden with a perfect touch of burn. Has an almost dry texture. This is just an awesome beer. I can’t believe I haven’t had this before...Victory is in my backyard. I won’t make that mistake I am going to stock up on this.
ditmier (1053), Boise, Idaho, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 12, 2009 2009 Bottle - Thanks DrHomolka! - Pours a dk brown with a medium creme head...aroma is sweet anise, coffee and cocoa...flavour is similar, with some charred wood bitterness, which fights the hop forward bitters...finish is lingering coffee astringency and dry grain...nice...
garthicus (1273), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Apr 12, 2009 With thanks to HogTownHarry. Nice jet black body with a medium cream tan head. Aroma: I can get it from an arms length, lots of malt, chocolate, coffee, hops, the coffee & dark chocolate really dominates, the alcohol is there but not overpowering. Flavour: Bitter coffee, lots of malt, earth, tobacco, really long drawn out molasses and coffee notes with a long bitter finish. Really lovely. **Note - I think this bottle is a 04 vintage!
Beerman125 (18), , New York, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 12, 2009 Pleasant malty aroma greets you in this deep, dark pour. A roasted chocolate flavor makes for a smooth experience on the palate. Though good, I’ve enjoyed other imperial stouts just a little bit more.
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