Black Damnation V - Double Black - De Struise Brouwers

smakawhat

Maryland

4.9/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5

Poured on tap into a snifter glass at Churchkey. only 4oz pour allowed (I mean it is 26%). From notes.

Real dark head. Super dark mocha brown top, with tight bubbles and lots of staying power. A walnut black body, not quite pitch black but still hard to say, always leaves a great 3mm collar while drinking. Very impressive and dark looking brew.

Nose hits with a real nice rush of impressive, subtle, and distinct senses. Light rauchbier like smoke mixing with mild coffee. Lots of fresh chopped and splintered wood. Dried figs, and soft raisins, and lots of charring roasted malt. It smells subdued, but incredibly complex.

Palate hits with a delicious fruit smoothness. Lingering roast coffee on the finish and a drying malt finish. Super silky with mild molasses. Wine like thick deep red cab sauv body. Some little tight carbonation on the tip of the tongue. Lots of lingering roast, and smokey fruits on the finish. Lasting, delicate, and unique.

Overall it reminds me of a superior Marshal Zhukov, and you can't even tell this is 26% abv. Just a wonderful drink all around. This might be my new favorite large stout I've had to date. Mind blown.

Serving type: on-tap

02-13-2013 01:17:40 | More by smakawhat

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

05-18-2013 20:55:57 | More by Photekut

weaksauce

Ohio

5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-11-2013 18:41:20 | More by weaksauce

CummingsK21

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-03-2013 04:47:46 | More by CummingsK21

VAbdoyan

California

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

05-02-2013 07:02:42 | More by VAbdoyan

jegross2

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-02-2013 03:47:01 | More by jegross2

Abio

Belgium

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

04-29-2013 14:19:33 | More by Abio

fredmugs

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

04-29-2013 10:54:35 | More by fredmugs

mtrog313

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

04-29-2013 01:06:06 | More by mtrog313

sweemzander

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -27.3%

04-28-2013 21:07:15 | More by sweemzander

russwbeck

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -16.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Black pour with a minimal amount of brown head. It's the darkest of the three and coats the side of the glass very well. 4.5

S: It smells like straight alcohol. Basically a combination of vanilla and rum. All of the aromas from Black Albert and Cuvee Delphine are completely gone. 3.5

T: The flavor cuts off at the end, which I've experienced with eisbocks in the past. There is a slight chocolate base there and it actually isn't the booziest beer I've come across, despite the crazy high ABV. There is a slight amount of vanilla, but it's really all about the rum. The flavors attack the palate...and then disappear. 3.5

MF: The beer is deceptively drinkable, but very thin. The booziness does not accurately represent the ABV. 4.5

O: It's amazing that its this good after all this beer has gone through. I felt the after-effects of this beer once I stood up. I am impressed, but still believe Black Albert is the best in this series. 4

Serving type: on-tap

04-15-2013 01:56:34 | More by russwbeck

cadaugherty

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

04-12-2013 03:46:10 | More by cadaugherty

patm1986

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +11.9%

04-09-2013 14:56:52 | More by patm1986

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

04-04-2013 00:31:10 | More by rolltide8425

YobroitsJoe

Maryland

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

03-25-2013 01:23:10 | More by YobroitsJoe

WorldWideStout

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

03-22-2013 16:42:26 | More by WorldWideStout

fiver29

Ohio

5/5  rDev +11.9%

03-20-2013 12:59:16 | More by fiver29

Phacoman

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +11.9%

03-19-2013 02:24:26 | More by Phacoman

Lurkerson

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

03-12-2013 12:20:12 | More by Lurkerson

THECPJ

Delaware

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

03-12-2013 03:35:37 | More by THECPJ

onix1agr

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

03-12-2013 02:58:11 | More by onix1agr

Squidly

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

03-12-2013 00:59:08 | More by Squidly

derekrick420

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

03-12-2013 00:33:22 | More by derekrick420

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.74/5  rDev -16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

First had: on tap at Farmers Cabinet, Philly, PA

Dark black hole color, topped--surprisingly--with a small, sturdy cap of tan head. Aroma of dark malts, roasty, pretty heavy with booze, dark sugars, a hint of anise. Definitely hot on the palate, but that's to be expected with the reported ABV. There was an almost bourbon-barrel-ish flavor profile here, roasty dark malts, dark chocolate, burnt molasses, anise, coffee. Chewy mouthfeel, pretty intense, body on the heavier side of medium, though the boozy kick seemed to thin it out a bit in the finish. Nice overall; not exactly an easy drinker, but delivers what is promised.

Serving type: on-tap

03-12-2013 00:04:35 | More by Rifugium

Holland

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -10.5%

03-11-2013 23:16:52 | More by Holland