Bourbon County Vertical 2023

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Something’s not quite right about this one. Not infected, but it’s like all the malt dropped out and all that’s left is the booze. Weird...

Still great after 3 years. Better than 2016/2017. More molasses; newer ones are thinner.

Tasting great after 2 years of aging. Happy Birthday to me!

Really great aged even only 1 year.

Doesn’t seem like a good representation of New England style IPA. It’s too bitter and doesn’t have much other flavor.

Really nice, bourbony and smooth. Thankfully the chili spice is minimal - I love spice, but not in beer.

Lots of coffee and dark chocolate. Definitely taste the age, but still enjoyable.

Definitely taste the age. Still tons of coffee. Best fresh.

This was their off year. I will say while it wasn’t good overall, it seems to have held up to where it was back then. Still best fresh.

Either this was the off year or this didn’t hold up well. Flavors aren’t right. Maybe it will improve as it warms.

2 years later, it still hasn't improved much.

Slightly better than it was when fresh, but still not up to the standards of other years.

It now has a year on it and hasn't improved much. This year's is fantastic; 2016 still is not.

Still not any better. I think this year's batch will need 2-3 years before it tastes decent.

Lots of great roasty, malty, and coffee goodness. A bit thin, but pretty good. Thanks Irwin M.

Still holding up amazingly. Lots of sweet barrel goodness that lingers, and dark chocolate.

This is in my opinion one of the best beers you can buy. I’m thankful to have been lucky enough to get a few bottles and am happy to say that this one has held up well, is not infected, and is the world class beer I remember when I first had it. Cheers! This is to celebrate paying off our mortgage!

Not infected and held up amazingly well. No noticeable drop off in flavor since the last time I had one.

So good, just like I remember it 2 years ago! Wow!

Absolutely fantastic. Will definitely try to get more of this and age it. Very boozy but enjoyable. Sweet, smooth bourbon flavor really comes out nicely.

Very strong dark chocolate with a little too much bitterness. Coffee takes a back seat to the chocolate, but likely adds some bitterness of its own. Regardless, it’s really good.

This tastes a bit more bitter than I remember. Perhaps this wasn’t stored properly. Just bought it but is a year old.

Smells so good. Lots of bourbon and coffee on the nose. The only downside for me is the bitterness, which gets stronger on the aftertaste.

Really good after 3 years. Still hot, but nicely balanced.

Pretty good. Fairly thin. Not sure I'd buy again.

Better than when I had it fresh this year. Still not as good as last year when they didn't contract brew.

Very boozy. Nice roasted malt. A little on the hoppy side. Previous years were better, maybe due to this year's contract brew by Boulevard.

Pretty good. Nice chocolate notes.