 santoslhalper (162), Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
May 1, 2008
Beautiful black body with a creamy, frothy brown head. Smells incredibly oaky, with strong bourbon, chocolate, espresso, musty, and vanilla notes. Strong dark fruits on the tongue, followed by bourbon, oak, roastiness, espresso, and cocoa, finishing long, sweet, smooth and creamy, with an ever present burning sensation in the chest. The palate on this is fantastic - full, creamy, and smooth as hell. This is really great barrel aged stout, that is not too heavy on the oak. The oak plays with the port type flavors of the aged stout instead of overpowering them. A great example of the style.
Sparky27 (430), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Jul 14, 2008 Bomber courtesy of GMCC2181. Pours an opaque black with huge 3 finger tan head. Nose is mild oaky bourbon, roasted malt and alcohol. Taste is vanilla, coffee, oak, a touch of booze and a bitter chocolate/hoppy finish. Medium, semi-creamy mouth feel. I enjoyed this one – good IS. Thanks Golly G!
MrChopin (119), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Jul 10, 2008 Black with small beige head. Aroma of strong smoky oat/vanilla component backed by chocolate, roast, and faintly sweet fruits. I like the nose! Flavor is odd and a little watery; it’s composed mainly of sweet malts, dark chocolate, and what is probably the bourbon. IThe palate seems a little weak. Overall though, this is a quality beer.
zappafan99 (256), Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
Jul 8, 2008 Taste 7/8. Aroma: Mmmm....chocolate, espresso, whiskey, raisin. Looks: Nice tan foam riding a black opaque body. Taste: Espresso, Nice oak, chocolate. Not overwhelming; quite drinkable for this style. Mild hops in the background. nice body. Very good...will buy again.
blipp (599), Grand Island, New York, USA
Jul 7, 2008 Bottle. Pours close to black with a tan head. Roasted aroma, with coffee, wood, and sweet chocolate. Medium/full body. Flavor is again roasted malt, but also has a pretty solid hop presence. Notes of burnt wood, coffee, vanilla, and sweet chocolate. Very nice.
kennydiaz (33), staten island, New York, USA
Jul 7, 2008 HAS A SLIGHTLY SWEET SMELL. THE SMOKED BARREL GIVE IT A TASTE MORE LIKE A FINE RED WINE. IT IS SLIGHTLY CARBONATED WITH A HIGH ALCOHOL CONTENT. NICE ON ON WINDY AUTUMN NIGHT.
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