Dark Truth
Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City, Missouri, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Rotating|
Score
7.57
|
|
Imperial Stout (Smokestack Series)
Throughout the ages, man has been fascinated by the quest for hidden knowledge, the search for the secret to transforming the elemental into the extraordinary, the simple into the sublime. Ladies and gentlemen, we present for your consideration this exotic, inky concoction, the almost magical creation of our modern day alchemists who have turned humble grains—barley, wheat, rye, and oats—into black, liquid gold. Layers of complex flavors slowly emerge from the glass: espresso, roasted fig, crème brulée. Belgian yeast provides a plum-like fruitiness, noble German hops reveal spicy, herbal notes, while the rich, velvety mouthfeel mellows to a dry, smoky finish.
Throughout the ages, man has been fascinated by the quest for hidden knowledge, the search for the secret to transforming the elemental into the extraordinary, the simple into the sublime. Ladies and gentlemen, we present for your consideration this exotic, inky concoction, the almost magical creation of our modern day alchemists who have turned humble grains—barley, wheat, rye, and oats—into black, liquid gold. Layers of complex flavors slowly emerge from the glass: espresso, roasted fig, crème brulée. Belgian yeast provides a plum-like fruitiness, noble German hops reveal spicy, herbal notes, while the rich, velvety mouthfeel mellows to a dry, smoky finish.
Sign up to add a tick or review
A little smoky, roasted coffee, a little chocolate. Really good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Feb 2024
at 19:51
8.1/10
—
Appearance 9
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Dark brown with tan head, full body. Bittersweet chocolate and dark fruit aroma. Chocolate and molasses flavor, sweet malt finish.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Exton Beverage Company
on 20 Jan 2024
at 20:56
7.4/10
—
Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Bottle to start 2nd half of Super Bowl. Nose is chocolate roast and dark fruits. Tastes of plum, dark cherry, chocolate, roasted malt, char. Medium bodied.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Feb 2021
at 02:25
7.6/10
—
Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
12 ounce bottle. Black brown color. Frothy tan head leaves clinging lace. Rich roasted malt aroma hints at chocolate and dried fruits. Flavor is roasted malt, dark chocolate, espresso and dried fruit. Some smokiness on the back end. Quite tasty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Nov 2020
at 06:20
7.5/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Mar 2020
at 21:17
7/10
—
Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
355ml bottle. Jet black colour with average, thick, creamy, moderately lasting and lacing, tan head. Roasty, chocolately, dark malty and minimally fruity, hoppy aroma, notes of dark chocolate, a touch of liquorice, fruity hints of bramble and black cherry, blackcurrant. Taste is dry, roasty dark malty, chocolately and slightly spicy, minimally fruity, subtle sweetness, notes of chocolate, hints of liquorice, a touch of bramble, blue grapes, black cherry; well hidden alcohol. Relatively easy drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Sep 2019
at 19:14
7.5/10
—
Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from Ericandersnavy, thanks! Black and opague. Apple syrup, licorice and cream in the aroma. Roasty alcoholic flavor with licorice and apple syrup. Velvety mouthfeel. Almost full bodied and well balanced.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Aug 2019
at 12:06
7.2/10
—
Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Creamy light tan head stayed well on a thick black body. Stone fruit, dark berry, malt chocolate & aniseed aroma. Medium bodied, soft on the palate with light clean finish. Dark malt, sweet peach, roasted, raisin, liquorice & spices tasting followed by a peppery finish.
Tried
on 14 Jun 2019
at 23:21
7.9/10
—
Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
12 fl oz bottle. Pours black with an off white head. Chocolate, coffee, plum, blackcurrant, liquorice, blueberry, bit nutty. Good body. Tasty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Apr 2019
at 06:31
7.9/10
—
Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
19/1/2019. Bottle from New Beer Distributors, New York shared at the second Kesgrave 50/50 bottle share. Pours almost black with a frothy tan coloured head. Aroma of chocolate and roasted malt. Medium sweetness and moderate roasted bitterness. Medium to full bodied, slick texture, soft carbonation. Very good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Jan 2019
at 20:40