 theacelatrain (262), Washington DC, USA
May 16, 2006
Bottle. Pours black with reddish brown head. Raspberry mousse aroma, or cherry cordial. Tastes are less defined, chalky, bitter black chocolate with some red syrup splashed on it. Could use a little more chocolate malts and a touch of hops. An adventurous mix, though, and pulled off well. Alcohol completely hidden, too.
tronraner (1432), Maryville, Tennessee, USA
Sep 16, 2008 12 oz bottle. Pours a red hue of stark black with large tan head. The aroma is chocolate, coffee, some ambient fruitiness (although I can’t say I pick up much raspberry), a distant hint of roasted nuts, and some toffee. The flavor is mellow chocolate with a bit of coffee in the background and a much more pronounced raspberry character. The raspberry is just enough to give a tart edge to the chocolatey sweetness. The finish is light caramel and berries. The whole thing is rather low-key, which is not something I typically expect from an imperial stout. A pleasant surprise, this one.
daknole (838), Plantation, Florida, USA
Sep 15, 2008 Bottle, I think from Acknud, but not sure. Black pour wtih a brownish head. Aroma is a bit muted with some raspberry, chocolate and malt. Flavor is remarkable similar to the old Cadbury chocolate bars with raspberry syrup in the inside. Very good and VERY unique. Glad I am getting more of these.
jon112981 (327), Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA
Sep 1, 2008 Bottle. A very dark beer with hints of read in the tan head. While it says Raspberry, this tastes like a stout. A very good balance but would have liked a little more raspberry flavor. Beer is sweet but not overpowering.
ldmp365 (6), USA
does not count  Aug 31, 2008 Bottle from Whole Foods. Head is a little darker and has hints of red. Dark brown. Good balance of raspberry and stout. Could taste malt and chocolate underneath. Interesting aftertaste, but not bad.
EithCubes (1821), Indiana, USA
Aug 15, 2008 Bottle from Bendo - thanks! Raspberry nose mostly overwhelms the stouty character, this smells like a sweet fruit beer with roast and chocolate undertones. And a touch of alcohol. Pitch pour with a lovely, creamy, lacing, dense light brown head. Taste is dryer than expected, raspberry tones are muted (but still there!) in favor of dark milk chocolate and smooth roast. Funny how something can be this two-faced. Extremely creamy medium body with just a touch of prickling razz. Just the right fruity accents on the heavy malt base. Balanced and dignified, as yummy as a standalone as after dinner. Alcohol is hidden better than Weyerbacher usually manages. Fresh-faced and glowing youngster that would be a winter staple if I had easier access to it. Dark Horse needs to make one of these to compliment their Tres.
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