Could be a go-to. Different qualities come out depending on what it's paired with. Got more of the malt today. I noticed how great the lacing is, also. I'm not blown away but only because it's exactly what I expected. Very impressed.

Really solid for 6.5%. Aggressive hops. Bitter and flavorful. So much flavor for the abv. I could drink this regularly. I like it a lot better than Luponic Distortion, actually.

Yeah, pretty good at 2 years but few stand up to Expedition.

Dark and roasty, molasses. I like this a lot better than their Breakfast Stout (maybe I need to try that one again) but not as much as Expedition Stout. Still a great beer.

Over a year old but doesn't taste much different than fresh. Maybe not worth the cellar space to age this one?

Smells of lime and pineapple. Carbonation combines with the bitterness perfectly. Very drinkable at 7.5% and lots of flavor. It's got everything you want. Maybe a bit all over the place but hard to complain. It's juicy hoppy, bitter, citrusy, tropical fruity. But it was pricey at $12 for a 4 pack, wonder what it goes for in OH.

Surprisingly bitter. I wouldn't have thought it was a stout. More of a bitter black ale. The cocoa and vanilla came through in the aroma and sometimes in the flavor. I wanted it to be sweeter. It tasted like bittersweet chocolate, maybe that's where it got the bite from. Some pleasant flavors at times but I didn't like it all that much. Should have gotten the newer vintage, this was probably at least 2015, but I think it's just not what I want.

Super thick and chocolaty. Shows the alcohol. Pricey enough but not ridiculous compared to a 22oz bottle. Worth keeping around. I like this one a bit cooler than most big beers, though. Turns a bit harsh and boozy as it warms. Even a bit salty at the very end. Stacks up well to Expedition Stout, but not a RIS.

Smells of lime and pineapple. Carbonation combines with the bitterness perfectly. Very drinkable at 7.5% and lots of flavor. It's got everything you want. Maybe a bit all over the place but hard to complain. It's juicy hoppy, bitter, citrusy, tropical fruity. But it was pricey at $12 for a 4 pack, wonder what it goes for in OH.

Smells of lime and pineapple. Carbonation combines with the bitterness perfectly. Very drinkable at 7.5% and lots of flavor. It's got everything you want. Maybe a bit all over the place but hard to complain. It's juicy hoppy, bitter, citrusy, tropical fruity. But it was pricey at $12 for a 4 pack, wonder what it goes for in OH.

Smells of lime and pineapple. Carbonation combines with the bitterness perfectly. Very drinkable at 7.5% and lots of flavor. It's got everything you want. Maybe a bit all over the place but hard to complain. It's juicy hoppy, bitter, citrusy, tropical fruity. But it was pricey at $12 for a 4 pack, wonder what it goes for in OH.

Holds up well after 3 years. Maybe better around 1.5 to 2.

Kind of like a Belgian Strong Ale, candy sugar sweetness but with more malty depth. Some Dried fruit sweetness, as well. Carbonation is superb, incredibly delicate bubbles that give a velvety feel. It's probably not brewed to taste like this but by sheer coincidence is excellent as it ages.

I need to try this one fresh because I really like it with some age on it. Would be interesting (and expensive) to compare.

Not overpoweringly sour, and the flavor goes on forever. Still, it's in that area of sours that I apparently don't like as much. I still get a little of the acetone flavor. Not sure what that is. I love some sours. This one is OK.

I think this one is best at around 3 weeks old. Some of the hop bitterness and alcohol smooths out and the citrus notes really dominate.

This one was a big hit with everyone. Smelled of sweet chocolate and vanilla from the barrel. Barrel not so present in the taste, which was heavily influenced by the berries. Very surprised how much blueberry there was in the flavor. Definitely a dessert beer. Sweet but also tart with the berries. Halfway through my glass I had some coffee ice cream and blackberries and suddenly the vanilla came to the fore in the beer, and the blueberries stood out as well. But it was very delicious and satisfying. Lots of layers and at a reasonable 10.5%. Fairly thin and more carbonated than similar double stouts but I didn't think it detracted. Seriously considering buying another bottle, even at the price, since the alternative is never having it again.

Incredibly disappointed. This bottle was clearly infected/"off". Very sour, even reminiscent of my infected BCBBW from 2015. And I wasn't the only one to say that. Too bad, I was really looking forward to this one. It smelled pretty good, sweet with some barrel notes but tasted nothing like the aroma. I'd like to try again but it's an expensive bottle at $20-25. Burned once...

Really good RIS. Just below Czar. Can't say it gained much with a year but seems more roasty. Wish the chocolate could come out more.