7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
(6/29/08) Mini-keg sample at RBESG08 grand tasting in Plzen. Black-colored with no head. Aroma of malt, dark fruits and licorice. Sweet flavor with malt, dark fruits, roasted notes and licorice. Medium to full body.
Tried
on 09 Aug 2008
at 13:41
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
(6/29/08) Mini-keg sample at RBESG08 grand tasting in Plzen. Deep amber with a tiny beige head. Aroma of malt, some plums and caramel. Sweet malty flavor with caramel, big dark fruit character, hints of chocolate and a bit of alcohol. Quite full-bodied.
Tried
on 09 Aug 2008
at 13:37
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
(Party keg 500 cl) Clear warm reddish brown with a small off-white head. Warm sherry-like nose with plenty of alcohol. Very full-bodied dominated by notes of wood and overripe fruit with an oxidized touch. Low in carbonation with a warming alcoholic finish with only a light bitterness. 290608
Tried
on 01 Aug 2008
at 13:52
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Keg@RBESG 2008 Grand Tasting
Dark ruby brown color, small tan head. Fruity (prunes) nose. Alcoholic, strong licorice flavor. Liquerish. Long salt licorice aftertaste. Super.
Dark ruby brown color, small tan head. Fruity (prunes) nose. Alcoholic, strong licorice flavor. Liquerish. Long salt licorice aftertaste. Super.
Tried
on 20 Jul 2008
at 12:57
6.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Big thanks to Magic Dave for this one! Muddy medium brown. Dead flat, no head. Dark fruits and piloncillo sugar on the nose. It has a woody, alcoholic taste that is surprisingly unrefined. There’s a flat fruitiness, and it’s more than just a little bit burnt tasting. Very breadcrusty, very burnt. Some deep fruity sugars, and these emerge more as it warms, lending at least a little bit of balance. Still too burnt, and the alcohol is too apparent for my tastes given the structure of the beer. The oily body glides well down the throat.
Tried
on 17 Jul 2008
at 10:59
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
RBESG08 grand tasting. Huge thanks to Chris for bringing it! Dark brown body, no head. Light nutty malty aroma. Sweetish nose, yoghurty and chocolaty. More of the same in the taste, with some perfumey (hmm) maltiness leading the way. Not the best imperial stout around, but it was definitely worth trying.
Tried
on 15 Jul 2008
at 11:02
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
RBESG08 grand tasting. Huge thanks to Chris for making this available. Clear dark red-brown body. Nice malty, slightly chocolatey aroma. Aggressive taste, very noticable alcohol, nice nutty maltiness, caramel, some chocolate and some bitterness. Very nice, and I love the fact that I’ve had it!
Tried
on 15 Jul 2008
at 11:00
8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Mini keg (RBESG 2008): a bit unclear, ruby-amber coloured with a small beige head; molasses, dried fruits hops and port-wine in the nose; solid, full bitter flavour, smooth and medium bodied; lingering dry, bitter and roast-malty finish. Great british stuff........
Tried
on 12 Jul 2008
at 11:42
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Mini keg courtesy of Cgarvieuk, big big thanks to Craig, bottled by Doppelganger, aka Casey, cheers Casey had this 09-07-08 Poured very dark brown with some glints of ruby at the bottom. Some port and sweet plum on the nose. Taste was bitter alcohol soaked orange, a distinct hoppiness and whilst there is some sweetness it is battered senseless by the long bitter finish. There are some slightly rough port and sherry flavours think Tudor Rose but I like this.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Jul 2008
at 15:08
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Draught at RBESG. Very dark runy, small head. Deep aroma of paper and plum brandy. Sweet and full bodied. Fruity with lots of alcohol. Warming with some green hops, very peppery. Long bitter finish. Flavourful, but a bit rough around the edges.
Tried
on 09 Jul 2008
at 03:26