Ale brewed with bitter chocolate.
Ingredients: Barley, oatmeal, chocolate, hops, water and yeast.
The chocolate for this 12th Anniversary Ale is from Chuao Chocolatier, a very well thought of chocolate maker local to Stone.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by doulos31 from Middletown, DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (9/1/2008 12:13:54 AM)
"that good stuff. The aroma reflected the flavor...huge in all regards! Loads of dark chocolate flavors, tons of roast and a noticeable sweet oatmeal flavor. Sweetness not overdone and a nice dry mouthfeel. Rich creamy somewhat chalky mouthfeel. I don’t know about the criticism of "harsh". This was less harsh than Ten Fidy. I love both beers!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by Sigmund from Hafrsfjord, Norway who has tried this beer once. (8/26/2008 11:54:59 AM)
"Cask, gravity dispense, at the GBBF 2008. ABV was said to be 9.5%. Pitch black colour, minimal head. Complex roasted aroma with notes of oak, dark chocolate, liquorice and tar. Intense flavour of cocoa / chocolate, figs(?) and coffee(?) - I have some difficulties reading my own handwriting here .... Warming mouthfeel, oaky and alcoholic notes. A great sipping beer."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Hand Pump
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by Chef Chad from Grand Junction, CO, USA who has tried this beer many times. (8/25/2008 4:15:06 PM)
"I had this beer 4 times before I decided to review it. The reason is I did not hink it was all that. Aroma was not that strong like other impy stouts and there was very little head. Mouthfeel was a bit stingy with too muhc alcahol on my tounge. Flavor was not there for me. It was bitter but I had a hard time finding the other flavors in this. Maybe it will get better with age. I will open one next year. But for now... eh!"
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.9)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $6.99 Unit Cost: $5.08 per Pint
[4] Review by Suds McDuff from Suds City, AleTown, USA who has tried this beer once. (8/25/2008 1:01:48 PM)
"man!!.. i wish i had cases and cases of this brew, it lives up to the stature of an anniversary beer most definetly ... "i will never love an otter" ... wow, lots of dark chocolate and bitter chocolate in the aroma and taste department ... pours a dark brown .. just plain delicious!! ..nuff said"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.6)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $0 Unit Cost: $0 per Pint
[5] Review by ggrumet from Pittsburgh, PA, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (8/21/2008 10:04:46 PM)
"Sampled from a 22oz bomber poured into a pint glass and a chalice. Midnight black pour with the consistency of used motor oil with a thick, mahogany head that looks sticky and laces beautifully. Aroma is off roasted, earthy malts and sweet mollases with a sharp alcohol finish. Coffee blasts my taste buds at first, as I notice how smooth the beer is. It's almost like a chocolate oatmeal cookie. Bitter, bitter dark chocolate finishes it off. The mouthfeel is smooth and while this is a sipper, the alcohol isn't noticeable."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle, Forced Draught Sample Size: 22oz @ $8 Unit Cost: $5.82 per Pint
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(4.3)
