Bourbon County Brand Stout - Goose Island Beer Co.

AltBock

Ohio

4.55/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

12oz. bottle with a simple dark chocolate brown label. Smack dab in the middle is the name of the beer in big bold white letters with gold inlay. Above the name is a vintage year and below the name is a barrel and the ABV%. The black back label contains all the mandatory US info, proper serving glassware, and a bottled date and possible bottle number. This bottle was from 9/20/12 and 2101.

When poured into a Peg's Cantina Snifter, this barrel aged beer was a black beauty. Saying that this beer poured a pitch dark would be an under statement. It looks like I found this beer in an Alaskan oil field. Highlights? No way! This beer was so black and thick that our mighty sun would have trouble penetrating this beer with a powerful ray of light. I wasn't expecting much of a head of foam on this powerful beer and that's exactly what I got. I received a minimal beige head of foam. When I say minimal, I mean a few beige bubbles popped up and quickly faded away. I did see a tiny beige string of rings along the edge. This black ass appearance is a force to be reckoned with.

There's a lot going on in this aroma. I'm going to try to find a starting point. OK...let's start off with the beer's thick roasted malts aroma. Following the malts was a lot of dark chocolate, charred oak, roasted coffee beans, caramel, bourbon, roasted nuts, and dark fruits. These dark fruits consisted of rum raisins, plum, and black cherry. Following all of this was alcohol and a subtle whiff of vanilla. Everything except for the vanilla was in large amounts. This aroma loved the go big or go home theory.

You'd think a 15% ABV barrel aged stout would be overly boozy, but it really wasn't. Oh there was plenty of hot booze in the taste, but there was also plenty of flavor in this beer as well. Kicking off this barrel aged stout was the roasted coffee beans. Quickly following the coffee beans was the boozy roasted flavor punch that consisted of roasted malt, dark chocolate, bourbon, caramel, black cherry, charred oak, and roasted nuts. After this flavor punch, in comes a dry bitter taste and a pinch of vanilla. A full flavored beer!

This was a full bodied beer (that's no surprise) with low carbonation and a full flavored aftertaste. This aftertaste was boozy, but like the taste, there was plenty of flavor to counter all the booze. The aftertaste had more roasted coffee beans, roasted malt, caramel, dark chocolate, bourbon, charred oak, and black cherry. This beer didn't want to mess around. It showed its high proof percentage. This beer is a sipper. Take your time. It's not going anywhere.

Wow!! This is one really good bourbon barrel aged stout. I can see why it's a top beer on BA. This beer was packing in the flavor as well as the alcohol. I forgot who I traded to get this beer. OOPS! I would like to see what age will do to this beer....if it will last that long. I doubt father time will calm down the alcohol.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2013 18:25:59 | More by AltBock

BBP

Ontario (Canada)

4.05/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

2009 vintage.

Pours pitch black with minimal head.

The aroma is a blast of bourbon. A bit of stout roastiness seeps through.

The flavor is perhaps the most blended hybrid of stout and bourbon. The more I drink, the more the base beer comes through. I imagine this would be superb fresh. At this age it's remarkably smooth, but I feel like it showcases the bourbon more than the base beer.

The beer is thick despite its age. The finish is very dry and sticky.

Overall this was a very smooth and remarkably balanced beer. I'd love to try the variants or to try this fresh. Right now it has become seamless, and while balanced, I would love a bit more character.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2013 03:30:16 | More by BBP

kylelenk

Michigan

4.46/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance - Extremely dark, nothing unexpected from a big stout. Head vanishes quickly.

Smell - BIG bourbon notes up front that mute out a slightly fruity smell that mixes well which the chocolate.

Taste - Hot when fresh, best with a little age one it. Vanilla and Oak notes begin to come out in force after about 6 mos.

Mouthfeel - Most disappointing aspect of the beer. BCBS is a very thin stout to me as I tend to like heavier, maltier, more viscous brews. It's easy to drink if you let it warm up but fresh will be hot.

Overall - IMO, there are better bourbon aged beers out there. Where BCBS shines is that it is getting quite available for the type of beer it is.

Serving type: bottle

05-30-2013 19:00:23 | More by kylelenk

scottmichaelland

Pennsylvania

4.8/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Appearance - Black as night. Brown head that dissipated extremely quickly. I drank it around 45 degrees, so a decent temp, but the high alcohol content is not going to hold head around very long. Just a super dark stout.

Smell - Best beer I've ever smelt. Hints of dark fruits, chocolate, vanilla, bourbon, coffee - just incredible. I almost feel like I could sit there for an hour and not pick out every smell in this thing.

Taste - Just wow. You taste everything you pick up in the smell, so that will tell you how complex this is. There's an aftertaste (breathing out), of this dark chocolate/bourbon/fruit mix that is just the best thing I ever have tasted in a beer, it's almost inexplicable. You have to try this beer if you haven't already. It's a bit strong, and that comes through. Easier to drink than a "World Wide Stout", but it's still a sipper. I'd split this with someone unless you have a decent tolerance.

Mouthfeel - Not as thick as you think in the beginning, but as it warms it gets thicker and super sticky. Good mouth-feel for the style. Definitely coats as it warms, which is the way it should be. Small carbonation, but obviously with the high alcohol content it's not going to be like a Pilsner.

Overall - Probably the best beer I have ever tried, and without a doubt the best Imperial Stout I've tried. You need to get one if you have the chance. I bought 2 and was thinking about aging one, so we'll see how that goes. They say you can age it for up to 5 years and it will develop.

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2013 15:18:36 | More by scottmichaelland

jerridrants

Indiana

5/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

this is my favorite, highly recommended to any beer drinker, i had a 2007 bcbs in 2012 (five years aged) and it was significantly better than any bcbs ive had that was current, i also give a 5/5 on the bramble, cherry, and the rare. i havent had the opportunity to try the vanilla but im hoping the day comes soon

Serving type: bottle

05-27-2013 06:16:21 | More by jerridrants

MaltyMates

New York

4.68/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Grabbed a couple bottle of this at my local supermarket . I decided to split the bottle with my wife and was served from a glass.

Color: DARK - the color is as black as you can be as it should for this style.

Smell: The bourbon smell is apparent from the second you open the bottle, over the smell of the beer.

Taste: The taste is more balanced than the smell suggests and the bourbon becomes more of an afterthought. It is thick and the stout leans to the malty side.

Mouthfeel: The beer has a thick mouthfeel. The alcohol is there, but is much more masked then you would believe.

Overall a great beer - best paired with desserts.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 20:03:02 | More by MaltyMates

kevanb

Illinois

4.61/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

12oz bottle, 2012 dated, poured into a Goose Island Bourbon County snifter.

The beer pours a deep, jet black color, touches of cola brown when struck by the light with a short, tightly packed caramel colored head that vanishes almost immediately that leaves no lace behind. The aroma is lovely, strong oaky bourbon, rich chocolate, light roasted coffee and barrel char and potent alcohol with some stone fruit and marshmallow character. On the tongue, rich toffee and bourbon creep out ever so smoothly before vanilla, thick chocolate and chewy oak captivate the palate. Alcohol, pitted fruit, marshmallow and light coffee roast tickle the tongue at the finish. The body is so velvety and smooth, low carbonation, but just enough to prop up the flavors and coat the mouth perfectly. The finish is so silky and easy and has a nice warming sensation as it goes down.

Verdict: There is a reason why this is the benchmark for all bourbon barrel aged stouts. It has such depth of flavor and wonderful balance and the alcohol, while prominent is so tame for hovering around 15.00%. This really is a beer that holds its own against any competitor in the style.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 02:11:27 | More by kevanb

henskejk

California

4.45/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Served from bottle into Teku glass.

A - very dark, with a small amount of tan head that lingers arouns the glass

S - Mostly bourbon in the nose with a little bit of dark roasted malts and a little sweetness as well.

T - Lots of bourbon up front backed by good roasty flavors, coffee, chocolatte etc. Decent amount of alcohol burn, but with all the bourbon flavor this doesn't really seem like a bad thing.

M - thick and smooth mouthfeel, with a good amount of carbonation

O - Fantastic beer, really enjoyed this one, and at 15% enjoyed it slowly.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 02:51:33 | More by henskejk

RaulMondesi

California

4.88/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

What's that thing called? Cloud 9? Well, this bad boi just put Raul on cloud 11. I mean, Raul is feeling this thing like the "massage" that he just got down at the local parlor. Blacker than sin and as dangerous as a 2x4 with a nail in it; Raul was more into this thang than that one time your mama got bubble gum stick in her hair.

Sleek, sexy, and luxurious. This lil sucker is nothing but luxurious.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 19:29:20 | More by RaulMondesi

douginromeo

Michigan

4.49/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to Wehler for the generous birthday present! Bottled 9/26/12 - poured aggressively into a snifter.

Appearance - Initial head is lighter than I thought it would be and dissipated quickly to nothing. Black as night with little to no light able to penetrate it; leaves no lacing on the glass whatsoever. It's a very impressive looking beer.

Smell - Sweet booziness pleasantly warms the nose, followed by hints of vanilla, bourbon, licorice, and some toffee. Underneath it all is a full maltiness from the grain.

Taste - Warm, boozy, and pleasant. It doesn't hide its booziness; instead, it embraces it in the best possible way. It has a lot of bourbon, but it also counteracts that with a decent malty fullness that takes you to a sweet finish. In my opinion, it shows great restraint by not letting anything take over; instead, all elements play well together and compliment each other.

Mouthfeel - Thick, yet not as thick as I thought it would be. Tingles the tongue on the finish.

Overall - This is a great beer. It is done well, and it has characteristics that make it stand out from other BB aged stouts. I would love to cellar some to see how it develops and changes. I'll be seeking this out next time it's released.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 15:31:10 | More by douginromeo

EigenBeer

Florida

4.8/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

A- Very black with a half a centimeter dark tan head.

S- Very strong bourbon up front.

T- WOW! First sip is a nice warm heavy bourbon roasty flavor that completely shifts to an extremely delicious coffee flavor (not like any coffee I have ever tasted in a stout). The after taste is like a slight mist of mocha in the back of my mouth.

M- Thick and oily just as expected.

O- Very pleased with the taste of this beer. I am extremely interested in the vanilla version of this.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 18:00:09 | More by EigenBeer

martyl1000

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

this is an aged 12-oz. bottle, ten-months-old. it's much smoother, sweeter, with much less astringency than it had last year. There's still almost no head speak of, poured into a snifter. It looks like soy sauce with some bubbles in it. I might have said it smelled like soy sauce, or at least chilled soy sauce. Then I realized the aroma was tart plum, fruitcake, and moist spice cake. Wow. The aroma is beyond imagining.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 09:36:33 | More by martyl1000

bmwats

Louisiana

4.48/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into my Goose Island hand glass.

A: Black. Pours a 1 finger, foamy, brown head. Settles fairly slowly. Slight beer ring lacing mostly retreats into the body of the brew.

S: Roasted coffee, molasses, dark chocolate.

T: Tastes like it smells. Coffee, molasses, and dark chocolate prominent. Just a bit of licorice, and bourbon.

M: Thick, hearty, and syrupy. High alcohol apparent, dry finish.

D: Sip and enjoy...and enjoy...and enjoy.

Atmosphere is pretty solid. Dark hue, decent head, but no real lacing. Nose is full and strong combination of roasted grains, accentuated with coffee, chocolate, and molasses. Tastes like it smells... roasted grains, espresso, chocolate, molasses. Overall, this is a ridiculous quaff.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 07:31:47 | More by bmwats

papat444

Quebec (Canada)

4.41/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

***2012 Vintage***

Thanks to mklever42 for this one.

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle, bottled 9/20/12.

Appearance: Opaque, thick, deep brown 3 finger head, disappears within a minute as to be expected.

Smell: Rich, robust coffee mixs seamlessly with potent bourbon. Wafts of leather and wood shine as well.

Taste: Strong coffee; rich & full; heavy vanilla & oak; awesome blend of coffee flavors and bourbon.

Mouthfeel: Obvious low carbonation, slick & viscous; feel belies high ABV.

Overall: A most excellent and drinkable barrel-aged offering.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 00:37:19 | More by papat444

AndyP612

Illinois

4.49/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12oz bottle poured into Darkness tulip. 2012 vintage

A- Poured black and thick with a very small dark tan head.

S- Very rich malt nose with a huge punch of bourbon sweetness that sticks on the nose.

T- Very sweet and hot. The abv on this is not hidden by the malt at all as I can feel the burn and warm similar to whiskey but not as abrasive. Slight vanilla yet still a bit bitter at the end and oak this ale is just so rich and luscious.

M- Not as big and chewy as I was expecting. Not very much carbonation bite yet not flat pretty interesting sensation on the tongue slight dryness to the finish.

O- Very, Very nice barrel aged stout from Goose Island. I think it deserves the stunning reviews it has gotten on Beer Advocate. What a great welcome to Chicago as I found a 4 pack in mid May of BCBS bottled in August of 2012 for $25. I find myself looking for more on the flavor side of things as I did not sense any coffee overtones whatsoever. It is truly a bourbon stout though. Big and sweet and quite hot. Lovely. Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 01:39:24 | More by AndyP612

justforrazors

Missouri

4.45/5  rDev -2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

2012 vintage consumed this evening. Poured into snifter glass.

A- Pours a jet black with a thick two-finger mocha head. It quickly recedes to a ring around the edge of the glass. Significant alcohol legs. Looks perfect for a beer of this style, very inviting.

S- Dominated by bourbon. There is some vanilla, roast malt, and a slight chocolate as well as coffee, but it is definitely minimal compared to the liquor aroma.

T- Up front there is more bourbon, vanilla, and some chocolate. As I swallow, there are some fruit esters, predominantly cherry with some fig, as well as a ton of alcohol. The finish is quite long, and the bitterness becomes present to help balance out the syrupy sweetness of the malts and bourbon.

M- This is a thick and viscous beer, almost syrup in consistency. Although the feeling of the beer coats your mouth for some time, it is silky smooth. The only downfall I can note is the alcohol sting that you can feel almost immediately after you take a sip.

O- This is a fantastic beer, but I think the 2012 still needs a few more months for the bourbon to calm down. It is an awesome beer, but I see improving in the future.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 01:25:39 | More by justforrazors

Claytonbrewsby

Virginia

4.98/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5

This beer is without a doubt, incredible. It really is one of the best brews out there. I've tried two bottles of the 2012 now. Pours a thick, light brown head. Very dark in appearance. So sweet and so much bourbon, it can be little much for the mouth at first. It is for sure a slow drinker. 5/5

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 20:42:09 | More by Claytonbrewsby

Rope

Illinois

4.33/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Had this at Hopscotch in a large snifter.

Appearance-
Thick grease on the pour, with about of finger of the most dark burnt brown head I have ever seen. Cold is the void.

Smell-
Sweet. Not much of the burnt gets through, more the buttery sweetness, vanilla, and slight hop tart.

Taste-
Vanilla butter molasses, in the middle is a slight hop taste. The end is dominated by the sweetness. Not my usual MO for beers, but an excellent entry for the category.

Mouthfeel-
Thick and creamy. The bubbles are present, but there is no doubt you are painting your mouth with this for minutes to come.

Overall-
An epic in Imperial stouts, and has not lessened since the big buyout.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 03:37:47 | More by Rope

Gratefullawyer

Ohio

4.95/5  rDev +9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

so tonight on the 36 anniversary of 5.8.77 cornel gratefuldead I decide to open a 2012 BCS and my faith in this beer was restored I have had many versions of this beer including the legendary BCS vanilla bean
I have now put my 2009 in the fridge. The best stout bar none
so
smell chocolate and bourbon heaven
taste luv bourbon luv beer a match made heaven. the 2012 is young so the bourbon taste is strong. this is a smooth stout
feel. it's smooth chocolatey. yummy
a beer to hunt out and savor

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 02:16:56 | More by Gratefullawyer

Ahappyhiker2

New Jersey

4.21/5  rDev -7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

2011 vintage.

A- Pours black as expected, nice and thick. Small tan head.

S- Bourbon is the most prominent aroma, and there's a lot of vanilla from that. It's pretty sweet, and bitter at the same time. Dark chocolate comes out a lot, molasses, and coconut.

T- Sweet but not overbearing, lots of vanilla upfront, a little boozy but not much knowing that it's 14.5%. There is a lot of coffee and bitterness in the aftertaste. The flavors definitely have faded a bit over the years, this still drinks great but I prefer it fresh. It gets much smoother as it warms up.

M- BCBS and its variants always have a great mouthfeel. I like Dark Lord and Marshal Zhukov's better just because I love a chewy mouthfeel, but this is awesome.

O- This is always a treat, there's a reason BCBS is coveted year-round no matter what vintage because it's always great. Many people prefer this aged but I like it fresh. The main flavors of vanilla and bourbon are still there but it loses something, at least in my opinion. It's also a lot sweeter. If you've never had BCBS it is a must-have for a beer lover. Definitely a staple for barrel-aged stouts.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 23:45:49 | More by Ahappyhiker2

backbaybrewer

Massachusetts

4.43/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: dark as night. Little to no head. What head there is dissipates vey quickly with little to no lace.

Ar: bourbon/alcohol in the forefront. Some chocolate and roasted malt.

T: fantastic! Amazing mix of alcohol without being overkill and roasted malts. Vanilla lingers with some wood.

M: thick, thick, thick. Leaves a feeling of film on the palate for minutes after each sip. Yet somehow it seems wonderful. Very low carbonation.

O: a fantastic barrel aged imperial stout. Doesn't fit neatly into any standard style but every sip screams imperial stout. Love it. But, at 15 percent ABV, drink two or three and you'll be hard pressed to differentiate it from a Gatorade.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 01:50:35 | More by backbaybrewer

rboinski

California

4.61/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

12 oz bottle poured into a tulip glass

Appearance: Pours an extremely dark oily black with almost not head, which immediately becomes no head. The tiniest ring of lacing clings to the edge of the glass

Smell: Smells like good bourbon, dark chocolate, and maybe a little coffee but I am not picking up much.

Taste: The taste is wonderfully complex. It does not knock you over with the bourbon notes like Backwoods Bastard. Instead there is just enough bourbon complexity that it leaves a sensation in your mouth long after you finish the sip. Initial notes of chocolate and bourbon, which leads to a bourbon aftertaste, and finally lingering vanilla.

Mouthfeel: Mouthfeel on this is great. Perfect carbonation, nice viscosity. Just wish it was creamier.

Overall: Great bourbon aged beer. I wish I could get this easily and often!

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 18:57:39 | More by rboinski

Bauzen

New York

4.65/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

Black as night, thick as oil.

Smell is amazing - It's all coffee and chocolate - hard to even call it "beer."

Flavor is creamy, smooth, and follows the aroma as you would expect.

Texture is what sets it apart. The thickness and light carbonation is buttery and heavy. You have to take your time drinking it and I, personally, enjoyed every sip.

The important question is... How does it stack up to KBS - well, it's a great substitute when KBS isn't available (which is essentially 11 months of the year), but I still prefer KBS as the flavors are brighter, and the ABV is a little more manageable. 15% is pretty ridiculous - almost comical.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 15:37:14 | More by Bauzen

Jonada

New Jersey

4.58/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

12 bottle. 2012 vintage. Bottled on 9/20/2012. Served in a snifter

Appearance: Pours pitch black with less than a finger of a tan head that dissipates quickly to a thin collar. Body is completely opaque. Lots of alcohol legs sticking to the glass.

Smell: Bourbon, caramel, vanilla, chocolate, coconut, wood, and some dark fruit. Smells amazing.

Taste: Chocolate, roasted malt, bourbon, butterscotch, caramel, toffee, vanilla.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied, viscous mouthfeel. Carbonation on the lower end of medium. Noticeable alcohol warmth after the finish, but goes down stupidly smooth for 15%.

Overall: World class stuff. I love this beer

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2013 01:28:27 | More by Jonada

ESPNman

California

4.78/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

2010 Vintage, poured into a Stone IRS Snifter

I've been trying to track down some BCBS for a while now, and happened upon this bottle at a seedy corner liquor store in the Tenderloin in San Francisco. Apparently the owner's a bit of a beer fanatic that occasionally brings bottles out of his cellar to sell in his store.

A - Thick, motor oil-y jet black liquid that completely coats the glass. Tilting the glass and holding it up to the light still doesn't allow any light through this beast. Almost no head at all, and virtually no visible carbonation. This looks more like ink than beer.

S - Holy bourbon, Batman. Big sweet bourbon notes up front with some roasted chocolate right behind it. A bit of alcohol present, but only in the background. Sweet fruits and spicy bourbon show up as the beer warms more.

T - The taste really follows the smell pretty closely... this is a wonderfully balanced bourbon barrel-aged monster of a stout. Roasty malts, sweet bourbon, candied fruit, and a bit of alcohol bite on the finish. A hint of chocolate and tobacco present throughout, which really goes well with the bourbon's intensity on the palate.

M - Thick, chewy, heavy, and with a bit of carbonation. I was worried that the 2+ years of aging would have left this one completely flat, but there's still a bit of bubble in there that really helps open up an otherwise daunting brew. Finishes drier than I would expect, but still a heavy, sweet syrupy finish to this one.

O - This beer definitely has lived up to the hype in my opinion. It's right up there with Parabola and The Abyss for me. Bourbon, balance, sweetness, booze, and deliciousness. I'm excited to see how this beer stands up to another year of aging (I managed to snag 2 bottles).

Serving type: bottle

04-21-2013 06:21:34 | More by ESPNman