Péché Mortel (Imperial Stout Au Cafe) - Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel

Beerandboards

New Mexico

4.56/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

2007 vintage

Bought this from one of my local bottle shop's vintage offering. Older than I would have liked, will update at some point with a fresh review. Given its a coffee stout, I'd prefer it to be fresh. That being said:

A: Pours a black/brown thick coffee color. A bit of tan head forms on top, slight lacing left on the sides

S - Muted, as to be expected from the age. Roasty malt whiffs, a good amount of chocolate, some coffee still hanging around.

T - smooth chocolate vanilla and coffee, in that order. Really nice blend of flavors. Ultra tasty, the age may have taken out some of the coffee, but the blending of the flavors is excellent.

M - top notch. Medium thickness, low carbonation.

O - really tasty. Would be worth getting a vertical going.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2013 21:15:23 | More by Beerandboards

haknort

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

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robwestcott

Indiana

4/5  rDev -9.5%

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carlosega

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-16-2013 20:12:51 | More by carlosega

deekyn

California

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

05-16-2013 04:02:53 | More by deekyn

phooky

New York

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-16-2013 00:02:35 | More by phooky

SDStoneEnthusiast

California

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-15-2013 03:58:18 | More by SDStoneEnthusiast

Gunson

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +7.5%

05-14-2013 19:04:47 | More by Gunson

FrancisT

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

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juliendesrochers

Quebec (Canada)

5/5  rDev +13.1%

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hatfulofhollow

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -9.5%

05-13-2013 16:04:41 | More by hatfulofhollow

rgilbert

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-13-2013 01:29:27 | More by rgilbert

akukucka

New York

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

05-12-2013 18:31:36 | More by akukucka

Hopbully

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-12-2013 16:34:08 | More by Hopbully

Dirt

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +7.5%

05-12-2013 00:43:19 | More by Dirt

Cris4545

Indiana

5/5  rDev +13.1%

05-12-2013 00:23:38 | More by Cris4545

deNerval

California

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-11-2013 19:33:00 | More by deNerval

buzzy

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

05-11-2013 17:43:07 | More by buzzy

Caudalie

Quebec (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -26.5%

05-10-2013 16:55:10 | More by Caudalie

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +1.8%

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BRoss242

Louisiana

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

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korguy123

Ontario (Canada)

4.66/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12oz bottle into tulip.

Inky, oily, black pour. Half finger creamy tan head. Lacing is excellent.

Obviously coffee right up front, with some chocolate and vanilla with a touch of brown sugar and licorice. Some molasses with burnt toast and some figs.

Massive amounts of coffee, bittersweet chocolate with a touch of smoke and vanilla. Molasses with some licorice.

Creamy medium body, low carbonation, Slightly syrupy. Sticky on the lips.

This beer is truly part of the top echelon of beers for a reason. I've had this many times and it never ceases to amaze.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 22:57:16 | More by korguy123

Boilerfood

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

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ahermsen

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -9.5%

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deadliest

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -3.8%

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