A deep dark porter with a thick frothy dark brown head. In aroma, bitter herbaceous chocolate, coffee grind, musty character, powdery character, interesting. In mouth, a nice bitter sweet chocolate with coffee grind, licorice notes, a bit dry, light bourbon, nice. Bottle at 2014 Ottawa Xmas gathering.

Bottle thanks to Phresh. Pours coca cola brown tan head. Nose/taste of whiskey, oak, pecan, toast and chocolate. Lighter bodied. Over-carbonated.

Bottle split at Bruce’s pad, thanks to Jackl, 12/05/14. Black with a moderate tan head that retains well. Nose is roast malt, bourbon, dark toffee fudge, chocolate, light charr. Taste comprises dark roast, spice, dark fruit pangs, cocoa powder, subtle BA effect. Medium + body, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a shallow bourbon rinse. Decent enough BA imperial, subtley done, not a huge level of complexity but a nice enough sipper.

Bottle shared in London - many thanks to Jack. Pours deep brown with a staunch, foamy beige head. The nose has toasted marshmallow, burnt wood. Medium sweet flavor, some dark fruits, burnt wood, toasted bread. Full bodied with average, creamy carbonation. Lightly warming finish, some tangy dark fruits, milk chocolate. Interesting.

Bottle thanks to Jack. It pours dark brown with a small tan head. The nose nose is rich, roasty, earth, manure, milk chocolate, dirt and earth. The taste is bitter, roasty, tangy, nut, wood, earth, spice, light vanilla, toffee and candy with a dry finish. Medium body and fine, prickly carbonation. Too sweet for my liking. A small pour is enough for me....

Dark black, red edges. 1 finger coffee head. Super boozy. Very creamy mouthfeel. It really is super nutty!

2012 bottle. Aroma has a moderate chocolate note with medium high dark fruit character. Medium light bourbon notes. Dark fruit is cherry, plum and prune. Light roast notes. Medium light but character. Pours a dark brown, almost black with a big, medium thick, mocha head that recedes fairly quickly but then a small head lingers throughout. Medium light lacing and moderate legs. Flavor has moderate roast notes with medium light dark chocolate. The fruit character of the aroma is lighter with only hints of dark fruit. Light bourbon character with a moderate nuttiness. Finish has some bourbon and alcohol spice along with some roast malt notes. Mouthfeel is medium light bodied with medium high to high carbonation. Medium low astringency and medium low alcohol warmth. Overall an alright beer but it has room for improvement, especially in the mouthfeel category. It is too thin and the overly high carbonation just accentuates this. I’m also not sure I really like the pecan character.

Dark brown color. Sweet malty pecan pie nose. Really smooth and silky. Malty smooth mouth, fairly sweet but enjoyable. Nice. But boozy.

Bottle - Pecan, bourbon and vanilla. Jet black with a stunning brown head. Pecans, big whiskey notes and some chocolate malts. Great for the pecans. Draft - Most of the boldness is lost, almost castrated. Bottle is much better.

22nd May 2011
Opaque black beer, good sized tan head. Light palate, semi dry. Mild carbonation. Sweet dry wood and emulsion paint. A little vanilla and mild whisky. Creamy finish. Nice beer but I could do with less of the barrel induced paint flavour and more pecan!