Sour, green apple, near still

Very sour. Great golden color, near still, minimal head. Citrus nose, bright grass. Taste green apple, sour, lactic. Pucker factor high, super sweet tart.

Super sour. 4 people on a bottle. Good strawberry finish. Just too sour.

Light fruit very good.

Pours thin, dark brown. Nose great mix of bourbon and floral notes. Hot alcohol, great layering over base of light molasses coffee, very light roast.

Great wood notes that blends well with the chardonnay and ale. Quite sour but not over the top. Low carbonation.

Oxidized badly but drinkable. Enjoyed.

Seems to be making a comeback. Finish is off but not terribly. Good roasty and cocoa notes. Enjoyable.

Super happy with this bottle. Roasty malt, great color, no flaws. Even the finish is clean. Great mouthfell. Might be drier than originally.

Holding up but the end is coming

Surprisingly good!

Now sure these have much longer to go. Very drinkable but getting some aftertaste issues.

Blend #1. Deep hazy brown, still. Nose of sour funk, some wood. Taste brings forward the honey, not very sweet but caramel is noted, funky sourness hiding whisky notes. No alcohol burn or booziness. Well above average feel and no carbonation. Hope they make a Blend 2 that is not still and shows whisky.

Very enjoyable. Oxidation has leveled off with last few.

Better than expected. Very enjoyable. Slight off taste at the end

Enjoyed at HCBS #10. So good we had to drink 2. Surprised a few on how well the smoke and peat work with the BA stout. No significant issues with slight oxidation.

Enjoyed at HCBS #10. So good we had to drink 2. Surprised a few on how well the smoke and peat work with the BA stout. No significant issues with slight oxidation.

Very good! This one had little signs of oxidation. Loved it

OK carbonation. Not as oxidized as others. Scotch barrel fading.

Starting to fade. Need to run through these fast.

This one not great, oxidized.

Infinitely better than the last bottle. No signs of mentionable oxidation.

Oxidation setting in. Drink ASAP.

Fun times at Josh and Mel's.

Excellent all around and similar to when released. Enjoyed with Brad and Mike K at Indiana Dunes.

Great slightly translucent red, light carbonation. Nose light blend of cherry and funk. Taste of cherry is tart with more sour from lactic, very dry. Balanced fruit and funk.

Finishing these off. Nothing special at this point.

Got better as it warmed. Oxidation setting in.

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.

Super good and boozy. The best beer of all.

Had another but forgot to record it. What can you say? 12 year old Porter that did not totally suck. Decent looks, some head and lacing. Nose a bit off, oxidation affecting it and taste. Glad to try and glad it's gone.

The end of an era. Not great, drank the whole thing. Way past its prime.

Over the hill but drinkable. Surprisingly drinkable.

Poolside enjoyment

Similar to recent May tasting. No issues, great taste and looks.

Big pillow head, golden approaching amber color. Musty nose, barnyard, mineral. Taste includes a but of grass, lactic, bitter, and malt brings some decent body.

Simply the best. Jester King beers age amazingly. Peach highly present with exceptional base of funk and sour. 7 of 7 ladies enjoyed with me. Whoever said aging fruited sours is bad was wrong.

Simply amazing and still showing fruit at this age.