Ahh, calumet at last. 2004 bottle consumed 3/6/05. Served lightly chilled in a tulip. Deep mahogany brown color to the body with a small amount of tan head, some retention. Some dark burgundy highlights can be seen on the edges when held to the light. Aroma of hickory, light bacon and charred fish, though it is not as strong as that makes it sound, allowing for a bit of bitter roast and black chocolate to creep in. Flavor retains the smokiness seen in the aroma (it "keeps it real" so to speak), and there is plenty of saltiness and dry chocolate. Ripe blackberries and dark raspberries are noted on the finish, with a lingering note of hickory smoke that is highly pleasant. The body was the weak point, in my sample, starting out a bit too carbonated and bubbly, with some thinning on the end. But as the beer approaches room temperature, the smoke and roast come forth and my qualms with the body are more or less forgotten. As far as flavor is concerned, this is the best smoked porter I’ve had, not being too smokey, but yet not making you hunt for the smoke either. If they could just work on getting a little more malt chewiness and thickness of body, it would be phenomenal, IMHO. Perhaps I need to try a fresher sample, which I am looking forward to doing in the future. 8/4/8/3/15
2005 draught at MondialHoly crap. This is one of the best beers I’ve ever had. Rich, thick, balanced smokiness, with pure luscious milk chocolate and mild roast. Touch of green hops flavor and a chewy, rich mouthfeel. Deep and dark, opaque with a big, creamy head. 8/5/9/5/18

A pitch black beer with a small brown head. The aroma is lovely with notes of coffee and chocolate. The flavor is sweet roasted with notes of malt, chocolate, and coffee. Thanks Per, for sharing this gem.

Black color, creamy brown head. Very nice aroma, coffee and cappuccino, light paperboard and glue. Sweet coffe taste, nutty, very strong bitterness, some dry liquorice. Excellent! Thanks Per for sharing this one.

Rating #900.
Well, Stephen (tiggmtl) sent me this bottle in a trade and I figured it would make a good beer for #900! Deep brown/black body with a medium burnt ochre head. Big roasty nose with notes of molasses and mocha, also revealing hints of smoke. Flavor starts bitter and toasty, quickly subsiding to strong roasted malts and coffee. Yes, there is a smoked character to this beer. Rather dry for an Imperial Stout. A bit leathery/salty. I’m not sure this is an Imperial Stout, but it is a great beer.