Mark said:
Sam Adams has been doing a great job with their specialty beers.
I understand that the Chocolate Bock will once again be sold separately this year, but I haven't found it yet? Anyone else?
[blockquote][b][url=/profile/Mark]Mark[/url] said:[/b]
Sam Adams has been doing a great job with their specialty beers.[/blockquote]
I understand that the Chocolate Bock will once again be sold separately this year, but I haven't found it yet? Anyone else?
The pour was a thick rich black with a large (2-3 finger) dense medium brown creamy head that lasted a good while, reducing slowly to just a little residue that was left clinging to the glass rather nicely.
The aroma was of a burnt chocolate malt and an earthy leathery yeast with notes of dark chocolate, molasses, roasted coffee, some dark fruit and a very mild alcohol presence.
The taste was malty and sweetly bitter with notes of chocolate and molasses early on, and then became a tad bitterer with a nice dose of coffee and dark fruit with a strong alcohol finish. The flavor lasted a really long time with the coffee, chocolate and dark fruit being present for a while before the alcohol presence became dominant.
Mouthfeel was thick, chewy and full in body with a dry, creamy texture and a nice soft carbonation.
Overall an intensely tasty Imperial Stout that has a lot of flavor and a strong alcohol finish that was hardly noticeable to the nose.
Stone “Imperial Russian Stout”
Stone Brewing Company – Escondido, California USA
Imperial Stout (ABV 10.5%)
[Best served in a Snifter]
Rating 4.0/5.0
Aroma: 7/10
Appearance: 4/5
Taste: 8/10
Palate: 4/5
Overall: 17/20
The pour was a thick rich black with a large (2-3 finger) dense medium brown creamy head that lasted a good while, reducing slowly to just a little residue that was left clinging to the glass rather nicely.
The aroma was of a burnt chocolate malt and an earthy leathery yeast with notes of dark chocolate, molasses, roasted coffee, some dark fruit and a very mild alcohol presence.
The taste was malty and sweetly bitter with notes of chocolate and molasses early on, and then became a tad bitterer with a nice dose of coffee and dark fruit with a strong alcohol finish. The flavor lasted a really long time with the coffee, chocolate and dark fruit being present for a while before the alcohol presence became dominant.
Mouthfeel was thick, chewy and full in body with a dry, creamy texture and a nice soft carbonation.
Overall an intensely tasty Imperial Stout that has a lot of flavor and a strong alcohol finish that was hardly noticeable to the nose.
O'Dempsey's Your Black Heart Russian Imperial Stout
O'Dempsey's, Atlanta, Georgia (brewed by Thomas Creek Brewery)
12 ounce bottle, 8.0% ABV, 90 IBU
Thank you Jason for sending me this Your Black Heart Russian Imperial Stout from O'Dempsey's in Atlanta, Georgia. Your Black Heart RIS pours out pitch black in color with no light getting through and is topped by a fluffy, mocha colored head just over a finger tall that reduces down to a quarter inch film. Roast grains, coffee and chocolate prevelenat on the nose. In the mouth, this is big and bold as it should be. Wonderful flavors of deeply roasted grains, espresso and an underlying molasses sweetness. Good spicy hop characteristics to clean things up. Sheets of lacing on the glass. Relatively low carbonation. Full bodied. Slightly viscous and a little oily in the mouthfeel. The finish is incredibly long and packed with flavor.
I feel priviledged to have had the opportunity to taste this craft beer. Yes, it is that good.
O'Dempsey's Your Black Heart Russian Imperial Stout
O'Dempsey's, Atlanta, Georgia (brewed by Thomas Creek Brewery)
12 ounce bottle, 8.0% ABV, 90 IBU
Thank you Jason for sending me this Your Black Heart Russian Imperial Stout from O'Dempsey's in Atlanta, Georgia. Your Black Heart RIS pours out pitch black in color with no light getting through and is topped by a fluffy, mocha colored head just over a finger tall that reduces down to a quarter inch film. Roast grains, coffee and chocolate prevelenat on the nose. In the mouth, this is big and bold as it should be. Wonderful flavors of deeply roasted grains, espresso and an underlying molasses sweetness. Good spicy hop characteristics to clean things up. Sheets of lacing on the glass. Relatively low carbonation. Full bodied. Slightly viscous and a little oily in the mouthfeel. The finish is incredibly long and packed with flavor.
I feel priviledged to have had the opportunity to taste this craft beer. Yes, it is that good.
Beer/Brewery – Your Black Heart Russian Imperial Stout/O’Dempsy’s
City/State- Atlanta/Georgia
STYLE – Russian Imperial Stout
ABV –8%
IBU – 90
DATE – 03 JAN 2012 (Beer # 3 in the 365 new beers tried in 2012)
SERVING TYPE – 12 oz Bottle
GLASSWARE – Tulip glass
4.58/5
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
APPEARANCE – Black as the blackest night. No light passes through the beer. Thick frothy head cocoa in color maintaining at ¼ inch with wonderful lacing!
AROMA- Nice aromas of cocoa and roasted coffees
TASTE – Tart but rich with the roasted flavors and a nice smoky flavor lingering in the back
MOUTHFEEL – Creamy but Thin for a Russian Imperial Stout but not too thin, the carbonation leaves are perfect
CONCLUSION – By far my favorite beer form O’Dempsey’s! It is great to see the small guys tackle such a big brew and pull it off!
-JH-
Following up after Mark.
Beer/Brewery – Your Black Heart Russian Imperial Stout/O’Dempsy’s
City/State- Atlanta/Georgia
STYLE – Russian Imperial Stout
ABV –8%
IBU – 90
DATE – 03 JAN 2012 (Beer # 3 in the 365 new beers tried in 2012)
SERVING TYPE – 12 oz Bottle
GLASSWARE – Tulip glass
4.58/5
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
APPEARANCE – Black as the blackest night. No light passes through the beer. Thick frothy head cocoa in color maintaining at ¼ inch with wonderful lacing!
AROMA- Nice aromas of cocoa and roasted coffees
TASTE – Tart but rich with the roasted flavors and a nice smoky flavor lingering in the back
MOUTHFEEL – Creamy but Thin for a Russian Imperial Stout but not too thin, the carbonation leaves are perfect
CONCLUSION – By far my favorite beer form O’Dempsey’s! It is great to see the small guys tackle such a big brew and pull it off!
-JH-
First I need to send a super thank you Mr Mike in IN for the greatest Xmast Gift ever!
Beer/Brewery - The Dark Lord 2011 – 3 Floyds
City/State- Munster, Indiana
STYLE – Russian Imperial Stout
ABV – 15%
IBU – Unknown
DATE – 03 JAN 2012
SERVING TYPE – 22 oz Bomber Wax (Yellow) Dipped
GLASSWARE – Small Snifter
4.75/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
APPEARANCE –Dark Brown almost black with no light passing through, Very Little head
AROMA- Boozy and chocolaty
TASTE – Sweet but with a roasted bitterness, such a well proportioned balance it is UN real! Hints of a dried fruit as well maybe raisin or date, or eve prune.
MOUTHFEEL – Nice thickness that a stout should have, and so smooth.
CONCLUSION – Truly a once in a life time brew! Again I thank MR MIKE for the most wonderful Xmas gift ever!
-JH-
First I need to send a super thank you Mr Mike in IN for the greatest Xmast Gift ever!
Beer/Brewery - The Dark Lord 2011 – 3 Floyds
City/State- Munster, Indiana
STYLE – Russian Imperial Stout
ABV – 15%
IBU – Unknown
DATE – 03 JAN 2012
SERVING TYPE – 22 oz Bomber Wax (Yellow) Dipped
GLASSWARE – Small Snifter
4.75/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
APPEARANCE –Dark Brown almost black with no light passing through, Very Little head
AROMA- Boozy and chocolaty
TASTE – Sweet but with a roasted bitterness, such a well proportioned balance it is UN real! Hints of a dried fruit as well maybe raisin or date, or eve prune.
MOUTHFEEL – Nice thickness that a stout should have, and so smooth.
CONCLUSION – Truly a once in a life time brew! Again I thank MR MIKE for the most wonderful Xmas gift ever!
-JH-
