A little more bitter than I remembered. Smoothed a bit as it warmed but still more coffee and dark chocolate than I prefer. Bourbon is barely there right now to my palate.

This is the best KBS has ever tasted to me. So balanced and chocolaty, but not rich. Deceptively smooth at nearly 12% ABV. Thinner than many consider ideal for big stouts but screw that, this is basically perfect. A little bitter but coffee doesn't overwhelm. Bourbon is surprisingly low key which really lets the other flavors shine.

Harsher than the 2016 but has more flavor. Hope it will settle a bit in the bottle. Exquisitely balanced as always.

Wow. Barrel character completely overwhelms this beer. Whether that's good or bad, this tastes fantastic. Wish I had bought 2 or 3. Will keep an eye out for this one again.

REAL sweet. Thicker mouthfeel than I expected from how it poured. Lots of head. A little tartness made me suspect infection at first but didn't seem to be the case. Hits every bit as hard as the 11% listed. A bit of coffee, especially when colder. There's a boozy warmth and plenty of oaky vanilla barrel character without too much of the whiskey flavor itself. Eminently reasonable price, as it was came in a 3 pack with Rye on Rye and Tank 7. That was a bargain, although I haven't tried the Rye on Rye yet.

Didn't blend all that well. Exactly what I expected. And IPA. With bourbon barrel character. Aftertaste is distinctly Gin & Tonic. Profoundly weird. Became intriguing. Tastes like a lemon whiskey. Impressed at how juicy of an IPA it was after spending months? in a barrel. Not up for more at that price and ABV.

Massive pineapple this time. Warmed quickly due to atmospheric conditions so it got sweet quickly but stll had admirable balance. Sixpoint is growing in stature for me.

Really intense. Every bit of the nearly 10%, too, but not in a residual sugar sweet way. Well made at that high abv.

Better cold this time, more burnt sugar. But still very bitter when I look for a lot more sweetness from this style.

I loved it when about a year old but I don't like where the flavor is going. I kind of get the wet cardboard thing. Not sure how much to chalk up to my palate changing vs. the beer changing. Whatever the case, I'll look to finish off the other bottle soon or give it away. Maybe try this again in the future and drink it while I like it. I think that's the lesson here with beer that is aging.

Like thick, boozy postum.

Massive pineapple this time. Warmed quickly due to atmospheric conditions so it got sweet quickly but stll had admirable balance. Sixpoint is growing in stature for me.

Really intense. Every bit of the nearly 10%, too, but not in a residual sugar sweet way. Well made at that high abv.

Massive pineapple this time. Warmed quickly due to atmospheric conditions so it got sweet quickly but stll had admirable balance. Sixpoint is growing in stature for me.

Really intense. Every bit of the nearly 10%, too, but not in a residual sugar sweet way. Well made at that high abv.

I like this vintage a little cooler. Surprisingly, that's where the barrel character comes to the fore. Less distinct and balanced as it warms. I experienced something similar with the BA Silhouette, so maybe it's my palate changing with all the big beers I've been drinking this winter. Really good when it's good, at those lower temps. Not refrigerator cold, but cooler than I typically drink by high gravity beers.

Kind of a mess right now, honestly. Boozy, harsh and thin. Carbonation overwhelms. Nice vanilla flavors but way too fresh at 8 days old. Should be nice later, though.

Good, solid every day IPA. Delicious, low ABV and nice bitterness with plenty of citrusy hops goodness.

Better cold this time, more burnt sugar. But still very bitter when I look for a lot more sweetness from this style.

I loved it when about a year old but I don't like where the flavor is going. I kind of get the wet cardboard thing. Not sure how much to chalk up to my palate changing vs. the beer changing. Whatever the case, I'll look to finish off the other bottle soon or give it away. Maybe try this again in the future and drink it while I like it. I think that's the lesson here with beer that is aging.

Good, solid every day IPA. Delicious, low ABV and nice bitterness with plenty of citrusy hops goodness.