Bourbon County Brand Stout - Goose Island Beer Co.

Hopfist

Illinois

4/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

I was lucky enough to try this one straight from a cask at Goose Island's Wrigleyville location. There's stouts, big stouts, and then there's ridiculous stouts. This is one of the last. Big in every way. Really big. Like a black hole, it absorbs so much light that it cannot be seen, only the dark area around the beer can be observed with the naked eye. Huge notes of bourbon, malt, malt, and more roasted malt. It's lightly hopped, but heavy on the ethanol. The malt does much to hide its monstrous 13% AVB, but nothing short of a preemptive carbohydrate feast will mitigate it's effects. If it's your first time, I don't recommend taking this one on without a friend and a safety word. Until you've learned how this beer will affect you, you should not drive, operate heavy machinery, or call ex-girlfriends on BCS.

Serving type: cask

02-07-2010 21:01:32 | More by Hopfist

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

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

kangarooAdam59

Pennsylvania

4.01/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Thanx Blue Rogue!

I was slightly unsure about reviewing this, but said hey - why not, here goes:

Bottled November 7, 2012:

Into a nonic:

A: jet black body that leaves a two finger dark tan/brown head that quickly dies to a film coating the top of the beer, no lacing

S: bourbon straight up, wow, mainly bourbon for the 2 hour sipping period, however, some chocolate did come out

T: sweet and hot due to the alcohol and chocolate combination, sweet sticky aftertaste and finish

M: medium to heavy as the alcohol was felt perhaps a bit too much for me, carbonation seemed spot on and did feel pretty smooth all around, probably would make a nice winter sipper

O: well, it seemed like a bourbon bomb to me, but I would say that was a bit my fault for having it when I did, still I will say this is good for its style and I wouldn't mind having one again and hope its aged a bit more

Serving type: bottle

04-21-2013 01:36:53 | More by kangarooAdam59

schnarr84

Alberta (Canada)

4.98/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I dont even think i can do this beer justice. received in a trade with Skrip (thanks!!)
12 oz into snifter at about 50F.

Could smell the bourbon as soon as I cracked the bottle. so many sweet dark fruits on the nose. taste is roasted malts and pure amazingness overall. so complex and it is evolving as it warms up slightly. I could literally drink this beer in 3 drinks but im forcing myself to sip it over an hour to get the full effect. this is different as each sip goes on. i feel like if i never had another beer again in my life, i had the best there is and i could be happy with that.

the only thing i think that could be improved on this beer is a bit more head retention. that being said, i realize it doesnt have much because it is a 15% stout, but i had to find something it lacked... and if that was all it lacked, this beer certainly lived up to its hype.

Serving type: bottle

04-18-2013 05:06:06 | More by schnarr84

CuBuffsaNut88

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Goose Island's barrel aged brews are always top notch and this is certainly no exception. Smells slightly boozy with a roasted chocolate aroma, a great balance. Pours dark black with a thin head that disappears into a dark colored collar. The taste is well balance. You can certainly taste the bourbon but it is no overwhelming, there is a lot going on in this glass that makes everything blend just right. It is heavy in the mouth but goes down smooth. Definitely a beer drinkers beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-18-2013 00:56:27 | More by CuBuffsaNut88

Kunstman

Wisconsin

4.69/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Found 24 bottles (1/2 of them 2009 & 1/2 2010) for sale at a liquor store Friday before last. I nearly died of excitement! Certainly my greatest find yet. $156 later, I was a very happy man. Enjoying a 2010 (bottled 10/15/2010) served from bottle to pint glass.

A: Pours like oil from bottle with formation of a thin tan head with less retention than I would have expected. Let's say 74 degrees SRM. Almost no lacing.

S: Bourbon, alcohol and slight roastiness that is not overwhelming. The three play together very well.

T: Again, an EXCELLENT balance of bourbon and roasted malt with an alcohol bite that gives way to just a bit of that 'post shot' salivation. I had one of the 2009's I bought last week, but besides that, I have never had the pleasure of this beer before. However, I imagine that the 2 1/2 years of aging beyond the initial barrel aging helped to achieve the level of smoothness that I am currently experiencing. The sweetness of the malt and bourbon start it off and continue throughout while the tanginess of the alcohol and bourbon play the sides and back end of the palate. The aftertaste is slight bourbon. Taste is exactly what I was hoping for.

M: Solid, thick body that I would expect with from an Imperial Stout with just enough carbonation. Wonderful.

O: The best bourbon barrel aged Stout I have ever had.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 02:44:43 | More by Kunstman

Resuin

Massachusetts

4.73/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Poured from a 355 mL bottle into a Teku Glass. This is a 2012 version and was bottled about 6 months ago as of this review.

Appearance: Pours a jet-black and leaves behind a finger of dark tan head. Nice looking stout.

Smell: Dark chocolate dominates in an excellent way. Also plums, raisins, figs, coffee, bourbon and some alcohol. Mouth watering aroma.

Taste: Chocolate up front with a very nice blend of bourbon and dark fruits adding complexity. Definitely some oak as well, followed by caramel and molasses. Really delicious and balanced. Some alcohol is definitely detectable and it only helps the flavor.

Mouth-feel: Medium to heavy bodied, light carbonation detected. Surprisingly smooth for the ABV and flavor profile.

Overall: This is a really great imperial stout, and it somehow manages to blend 15% alcohol in and make this one taste even better. The explosion of flavors, smooth mouth-feel and medium-heavy body contribute to make this a fantastic stout. I love this "fresh" and would be interested to try it with some age on it.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 23:19:22 | More by Resuin

JonaGold

Minnesota

4.86/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

I was gifted a 4 pack of this beer some time ago and I must say, it was a very, very nice gift.

I'm not typically a high gravity person- anything over 10% I usually don't bother with, but this has really opened the door to that realm for me. I do love Imperial Stouts and exceptionally dark beers though, which is what prompted this as a gift. I had tried something in this class many years ago, but was either not in a place to truly appreciate it, or it simply wasn't crafted to the level of Bourbon County. My overall impression rapidly changed from "wow this is strong" to "if this is what these strong beers are about, I'm going to have to try them all!"

I will start by saying that it is indeed dark. I poured it into one of my snifters, per the instructions on the bottle. This beer is black as night, with a rich brown head that is slight, and disappears quickly. This beer is gorgeous and made my mouth water just looking at it, but I do prefer the head to stick around. Oddly, I didn't seem to mind its departure on this brew. The lacing on the glass when swirling was faint, not as much as I expected given the strong bourbon aroma that accompanied the pour.

The scent is not just bourbon. You can almost smell the wood of the barrel, and it has a smoky quality. This immediately prompted me to use a splash in a steak marinade as well, and let me tell you, the results were amazing. I also poured a small amount in an aluminum can, maybe 2-3 ounces, added enough water to fill the can halfway and then made a beer can chicken, also using a splash of this beer in the rub. Again, the smokey bourbon richness made the bird absolutely succulent. If you really don't like this beer for it's sipping quality, by all means, use it as an ingredient for your dinner and you will not be disappointed!

Back to the beer as a drink...

The flavor and feel can only be described as rich. The combination of bourbon with a thick malty Imperial stout is heavenly. It should be noted that this is a sipping beer. But as sipping beers go, this one excels. The alcohol artifacts aren't overpowering, even though they aren't discrete. I would describe it as a confident presence. The imperial stout isn't lost in it either. The feel in the mouth is thick and heavy, as the Imperial nature flexes its authority with the beer. That stout quality stays settled as a well balanced foundation to the bourbon flavor, nicely keeping this beer a beer.

Beer seems like too common a word for Bourbon County though, as this stuff is anything but common.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 17:33:28 | More by JonaGold

VsTheWorld1121

Massachusetts

4.74/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

I had the privilege to try BCBCS at the ACBF last year, but I was finally able to get my hands on a couple four packs of regular BCBS tonight.

Appearance - Hard pour into a snifter at fridge temp (about 40 degrees) creates a small head which fades to nothingness within ten seconds leaving only pitch black opacity with barely any lacing. I hear 15% will do that.

Smell - Faint bourbon, not as strong as other BBA beers I've tried. Dark fruits, hints of vanilla.

Taste - Amazing, everything I'd hoped it would be. Definitely boozy, but not 15% boozy. Quick small sips have a bit of burn, but this is definitely a slow sipping beer. Sip, swirl it in your mouth, let every part of the taste hit every part of your mouth. Very little on the front of the tongue, but the back of the tongue and the aftertaste hit like a truck. Like the smell, not as much bourbon as one would expect in a beer like this. More vanilla when it's colder, but as it warms the bourbon taste really comes through in the back. The coffee version beats this one out in my book only because I'm a coffee fanatic and prefer coffee stouts to all others.

Mouthfeel - As thick and chewy as the appearance would indicate. It coats the inside of your mouth and doesn't go away. Not that you would want it to.

Overall - Buy this beer any time you get the chance. Whether you're a seasoned beer geek, a newbie to craft beer, or even just a bourbon drinker, you can't go wrong with BCBS. Can't wait to see how this one ages. One four pack for this year, one four pack to age and split over the next 4 years.

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2013 00:35:45 | More by VsTheWorld1121