Updated November 2007
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Six pack purchased for $4.99 (yes, $4.99!) at Whitlock Package in Marietta, GA, USA. Bottled 03/14/07.
Nose has more chocolate and alcohol than I remember. Still packs an alcohol punch, but in balance.
Original review January 2005, Max’s Fells Point, Baltimore, MD
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A magnificent meal in a bottle! Delicious, big, thick head with a really chewy overall feeling. Amazing bready experience all the way through.
There’s no doubt here that you are getting a serious beer. From the initial highly aromatic alcohol that reaches the nose, through the richness of the mouthfeel and coating, all the way to the bitter finish and the layered malty sweetness, this is a beer for those who appreciate robust styles. Bitter coffee notes prevelant early in the glass too.
One of the best beers I have had the pleasure of drinking in recent years.
This is the second Stoudt’s beer that I have been very impressed by.
Great packaging too – Love the label.