Blaecorn Unidragon - Clown Shoes

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

4.28/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

22 oz. bottle poured into a snifter.

A: Pours a completely pitch black color that never yields to the light. The head is a two finger mocha color with pretty poor retention and lacing.

S: Roasted malt, brown sugar, coffee, licorice, chocolate, wood, subtle smoke, and a little booze come together in the scent. Nothing out of the ordinary, but executed nicely.

T: The first thing I notice is how well attenuated this one is. It's not very sweet (at all) yet the booze presence is only moderate. The initial sip is heavy on roasty notes, which temporarily gives way to flavors of anise seed and coffee. The finish is fairly boozy (to the point where it burns slightly at times), but overall it has surprising drinkability for a 12.5% RIS. Faint hints of dark fruit can be tasted, and the presence of soy sauce, bitter dark chocolate, and smoke pop after several sips. General flavor is savory rather than sweet, with solid complexity and balance.

M: Here's where things disappoint slightly. I like how the big roasty presence gives it solid dryness overall, but it's lacking in body for a big stout. The dryness combined with the alcohol presence gives a nice mouthwatering sensation, though. The booze warms the body nicely, making it a great winter brew (how I wish it was still January...) While it could use a more delicate persona, I can't find much fault in its general drinkability. Low carbonation.

O: I was pleasantly surprised with this one. It bears a passing resemblance to Yeti, which is always a great thing in my mind. It's a very big beer, but it's never too bloated for its own good. Even still, it's best to share this mutha with friends. It's kind of expensive - I paid $11 for a bottle - but I'd say it's worth it if you're looking for a night-capping sipper to share with others.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2012 22:38:33 | More by ThisWangsChung

nick_asian

Nevada

4.75/5  rDev +17%

05-19-2013 07:20:09 | More by nick_asian

afrokaze

California

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

05-18-2013 22:39:40 | More by afrokaze

megamass

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-18-2013 04:28:35 | More by megamass

Honus1

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-18-2013 02:41:21 | More by Honus1

In_Control_Mike

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-18-2013 02:37:24 | More by In_Control_Mike

jayhunter357

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-18-2013 02:35:38 | More by jayhunter357

ScottK22

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-14-2013 02:38:46 | More by ScottK22

martyl1000

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-13-2013 07:15:59 | More by martyl1000

Kubrickx

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-12-2013 18:13:29 | More by Kubrickx

freewill35

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-12-2013 01:21:27 | More by freewill35

JamesStreet

Louisiana

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-10-2013 18:50:09 | More by JamesStreet

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-10-2013 16:28:55 | More by twenty5

krisbee

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-10-2013 03:55:10 | More by krisbee

tbeckett

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

Bottle from Total Wine in Tampa. From notes.

A - Poured black with a half finger light brown head. Spotty lace and a film of retention.

S - Lot's of chocolate. Some roast. Mostly really nice chocolate.

T - Sugar. Roast was much more evident with a nice chocolate component. A little smoke in the finish but very subtle.

M - Good carbonation, medium to full body, and a bitter roasty finish with that small amount of smoke.

O/D - Definitely a tasty Imperial Stout. Lot's of great chocolate dominance, but more subtle notes in the backgroud. Complex and tasty. Split the bottle so the high ABV wasn't too difficult. Couldn't taste the alcohol. A good one.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 15:25:54 | More by tbeckett

Gschaf

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-08-2013 23:35:32 | More by Gschaf

deadliest

Texas

2.5/5  rDev -38.4%

05-07-2013 23:59:47 | More by deadliest

mendvicdog

Maryland

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-06-2013 03:32:22 | More by mendvicdog

marlinsfan4

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

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guityler83

Wisconsin

3.81/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A: Dark as night, no light penetrates this stout! Half finger of milk chocolate colored head that clings to the edge of the glass as it sinks back in.

S: Dark chocolate, burnt roasty malts. earthy hops detected. Alcohol is noticable.

T: Dark Cocoa burnt toast, and sweet carmel, alcohol warming, but not overpowering (for a 12%) green apple is detected.

M: Big chewy body, low carbonation with a lingering mouth drying astringancy.

O: As it warmed up it got better, but this could have used some time to age to mellow out the alcohol harshness and the green apple (Acetaldehyde).

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 02:44:50 | More by guityler83

tviz33

New York

4.75/5  rDev +17%

05-04-2013 00:05:35 | More by tviz33

MSandahl23

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-03-2013 13:32:25 | More by MSandahl23

Pensfan0782

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.5%

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Jasonrm72

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

05-02-2013 19:50:38 | More by Jasonrm72

largadeer

California

3/5  rDev -26.1%

04-30-2013 23:14:42 | More by largadeer