HCBS #21 12 year vertical. Unimpressive but better than 19.

Super good. Nose: vanilla, mandarin orange Taste Mandarin orange, warmer.

Fresh and good. Nose: orange. Taste much sweeter.

Very carbonated. Great fruit raspberry, lacto sourness under control with mild brett or other funk.

HCBS #21 12 year vertical - stood the test of time but not consensus

HCBS #21 12 year vertical. Stood the test of time but not consensus

Accidentally drank, no more 12 year vertical this year. Started a bit green pepper and later became ok. Still pretty great for an old stout.

Wow, this one was very good. Great body, expected flavors, not much degradation.

Nose: bourbon barrel, molasses, fig. Taste: boozy, some oxidation, bourbon, sherry, sawdust. Toffee, Body: rich, light carb.

Nose: bourbon barrel, molasses, fig. Taste: boozy, some oxidation, bourbon, sherry, sawdust. Toffee, Body: rich, light carb.

Super awesome.

Wow, continues to be amazing. Boozy, rich, big cocoa note, Can't find a flaw.

Still amazing. Showing signs of oxidation.

Great body for a porter with exceptional rye barrel coming through. Chocolate presence appropriate and not turning this into a dessert ale. Slight bitterness, boozy, good longevity for the style.

More enjoyable than I remember. Good raspberry flavor without being overly sweet and not sour. Maybe the harder edges toned down.

Really falling off. Lacking most flavor. Not really off, but need to roll through these.

Great Father's Day treat with Scott and Michelle. Oxidation quite present but not a deal buster.

Superb on Valentine's Day!

Enjoyed at HCBS #10. Everyone loved this 10-year-old ale. Spectacular nose and taste, floral, and distinctly Westvleteren.

Dec 12 special and excellent. Amazing after 9 years. Trying to find flaws and not happening.

Enjoyed at Pat and Sue's. Still wonderful.

8 years old and outstanding. The bubbles on pour fully present and active. Nose has all the wonderful westy notes. Taste full with minimal oxidation. Very impressed.

Merry Christmas on Lake Texoma! Hiss on open but no head, near still, brown. Nose having a caramel accent. Taste is divine as fresh.

Strong boozy, drinking well with some oxidation notes. Will watch for years to come.

Tasting wonderful tonight.

Outstanding as ever. Slight oxidation.

Absolutely continues to amaze.

Oxidation present on taste. Still carrying the excellent qualities as expected.

Nose weak on fruit. Taste nice apricot presence. Sour but not over the top. Pure lactic. Great carbonation.

Color and head consistent with other variants. Taste not holding up with time. Cognac hints subtly on nose, a bit more on taste. Oxidation present.

Drinking very well, full body, small degradation. Nose very good with rye and wood notes. Good wood on taste but lacking on rye due to off flavor. Enjoyed watching F1 from RV in Galveston.

Slight oxidation. Getting it done while still great The rye barrel adds great component.

Can't expect too much here. Drank it, nose not bad. Taste highly oxidized.

Seemed to get better with air. Very good.

Holding up well.

At one year quite delicious. Nose good molasses, wood. Taste heavy wood. Body medium high and right for a porter.

Good to have one on release but not a great one to age. Really good when young if you like hot barrel aged ale.

Wow this one did amaze. Super good, no mentionable flaws. Great barrel and stout flavors. Nose of chocolate, wood. Taste with vanilla, coffee, chocolate.

Nothing spectacular, oxidation setting in.

So damn good. The wine barrel addition welcome. Loved it before Rolling Stones.

Enjoyed at Blast n Cast. Deep coffee flavor with a vanilla and bourbon back. Enjoyed by the guys.

Less sweet that regular KBS. Coffee flavors not very bold. Still very enjoyable.

Quite bitter, not huge coffee addition but more than normal. Body too thin