Great Lakes Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout - Great Lakes Brewing Company

Bones54

Ohio

5/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Wow!!!! Now this is a beer with class. This dark as night, smooth sipping beauty is simply amazing. The bourbon aroma is strong, but the flavor it provides is perfect. It takes the already great Blackout Stout to a whole new level.

Definately a sipping beer, and one that gets better with each sip. Thank you Great Lakes!

Edit:
10/20/06
Went down to the brewery again this week to have this limited release on tap before it goes away. Probably the best beer I've ever had.

Serving type: on-tap

10-14-2006 05:30:51 | More by Bones54

sommersb

Tennessee

4.36/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Tasted On: 05-17-2013
Freshness: 2013 Vintage
Packaging: 12 oz. brown bottle, pry-cap
Glassware: Snifter
Purchased: Received in a trade

A: Black and opaque, with just a touch of brown seen on the edges when held to light. The tan head fades quickly after pouring, with a low amount of lace. Makes sense for a 9.5% beer I'd say.

S: Complex aromas of dark cherry, oak, rich malts, vanilla and sweet dark fruits like dates.

T: Super-rich taste, with malty sweetness plus coffee roasts, molasses, and whiskey, which gives a nice warming of alcohol.

M: Thick bodied and highly carbonated, with a creamy mouthfeel. Finishes semi-sweet with more dark fruity richness, plus oak and vanillas.

O: All in all a tasty, complex and rich brew. This is one you want to drink slowly and savor at the end of the day. My only knock would be that is was perhaps too rich and sweet, but it's still an exceptional beer. I liked this one much more than the standard Blackout.

Thanks to buschbeer for this one

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 04:32:40 | More by sommersb

Honus1

Ohio

4/5  rDev -9.1%

05-18-2013 02:40:11 | More by Honus1

carlosega

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +8%

05-16-2013 20:20:41 | More by carlosega

michaeljstraub

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev -3.4%

05-16-2013 20:02:14 | More by michaeljstraub

cmdmzmjm

Illinois

4/5  rDev -9.1%

05-16-2013 02:11:45 | More by cmdmzmjm

GinsuDave

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +2.3%

05-15-2013 10:21:46 | More by GinsuDave

Texasfan549

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -3.4%

05-14-2013 06:48:18 | More by Texasfan549

baybassboy

California

4.5/5  rDev +2.3%

05-14-2013 04:18:34 | More by baybassboy

mikecharley

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -9.1%

05-12-2013 17:53:04 | More by mikecharley

browniewithnuts

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +2.3%

05-12-2013 05:06:34 | More by browniewithnuts

atone315

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +2.3%

05-11-2013 14:57:42 | More by atone315

TonyTalon

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +8%

05-11-2013 04:26:54 | More by TonyTalon

bhurley

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +8%

05-10-2013 15:56:40 | More by bhurley

primrose54

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +8%

05-09-2013 14:35:34 | More by primrose54

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -3.4%

05-08-2013 18:33:33 | More by tommyguz

kjkinsey

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -3.4%

05-07-2013 17:44:25 | More by kjkinsey

BeerDunson

Ohio

5/5  rDev +13.6%

05-07-2013 03:09:43 | More by BeerDunson

RMTWM

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +8%

05-05-2013 00:29:05 | More by RMTWM

brudz2134

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -3.4%

05-04-2013 03:57:33 | More by brudz2134

rlee1390

Indiana

4.34/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A-Black in the glass, not much head and doesn't last either. Near the edges it seems like more of a deep brown.

S-Bourbon, vanilla, sweet chocolate malt. Some roasted malt and very little coffee.

T-Bourbon and vanilla, chocolate and molasses a little sweet. Some coffee and roasted malt.

M-Heavy, not much carbonation, thick and sticky.

O-A great BA stout, doesn't rank up there with KBS, BCBS etc but still yummy.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 19:08:30 | More by rlee1390

RWNay

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +2.3%

05-03-2013 01:24:12 | More by RWNay

djtomain

Florida

5/5  rDev +13.6%

05-03-2013 00:21:39 | More by djtomain

closisinthehouse

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +2.3%

05-02-2013 01:55:58 | More by closisinthehouse

Crimsontider22

Alabama

4.75/5  rDev +8%

05-02-2013 01:24:36 | More by Crimsontider22