This full-bodied, full-strength, full-flavored stout is fit for a king. No fooling--this one will bite you back.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by beerguy101 from Newark, CA, USA who has tried this beer once. (6/7/2008 8:23:32 PM)
"Tasted at Noogfest 4.0 (2008). This Imperial Stout pours a deep black color from a 750ml bottle. Small to medium sized tan foamy head The aroma is chocolate and coffee, touch of vanilla. A medium bodied Imperial Stout. The malts are chocolate, roasted and coffee, touch of anise and vanilla. The hops are earthy. Nice balance. A fairly easy drinking, but flavorful Imperial Stout. The mouthfeel is full and round. The finish is clean and smooth. The aftertaste is slightly bitter and chocolate, perhaps a touch of alcohol. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by Bowdman from Marion, IA, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/5/2005 5:47:08 PM)
"Tasted at the Tap Room. Came to me in an Imperial pint glass with a very dark black color, carmel colored medium head. Aroma of dark chocolate, fig, raison, coffee and a slight touch of smoke. Flavor was wonderful with chocolate, dark fruit, touch of coffee. Alcohol very well hidden for 9%. Mouthfeel was medium to full. Finish was quite clean and smooth. I really enjoyed this one. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.2)
Sampled: Forced Draught Sample Size: 16oz @ $3.75 Unit Cost: $3.75 per Pint
[3] Review by drewseslu from Saint Louis, MO, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (9/19/2005 7:44:52 PM)
"My first Imperial Stout! Whahoo, what a great style. This was just an assault of roastiness on all of your senses. Black as tar, reeked of roast and burnt malt, espresso beans, and giving way to chocolate and the hint of alcohol. Hops were just enough to balance in the mouth and gave very little in the nose. Thick mouthfeel, but not syrupy, drier for a big beer, but still very manageble to drink.
RERATE: 2005 Vinatage: Had this last night after dinner. Excellent stout, very smooth, velvety, even? without oat like creaminess, very nice. This half pint was quite chocolately and very very balanced. Almost unidentifiable hops, but thick and not overly roasty. Thanks, Stephen."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.2)
Sampled: Forced Draught Sample Size: 16oz @ $3.75 Unit Cost: $3.75 per Pint
[4] Review by E from Spring Mountain, PA, USA who has tried this beer once. (12/15/2004 8:36:02 PM)
"Poured an opaque black color with a small, bubbly, tan head that left nice lacing on the glass. Roasted coffee beans, chocolate, and light cherry aroma. Milk chocolate, coffee, caramel, nuts, hops in the taste, and just a light amount of alcohol in the finish. Creamy mouthfeel."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.2)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[5] Review by MaxPower from MO, USA who has tried this beer many times. (11/19/2002 2:06:06 PM)
"Dark black color, sweet malty aroma. Taste of plums,rasions and chocolate.Great for the style."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.6)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers:
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(3.7)
