Toffee most prominent. A very good ale, some degradation.

Really enjoyed, no issues. Great big body, boozy, beautiful.

Enjoyed at HCBS #14. Decent but with some oxidation.

Flavors may have fallen off. Not bad but just not much going on. Bitterness in finish is the one characteristic that persists.

Good for a lower abv imperial. Pours black with quick disappearing head. Touch of vanilla, cocoa nibs coming in as well and likey bringing some bitterness. Lower body not conducive to aging much longer.

This bottle held up. Very dark with some copper hue, light head with no retention. Nose a bit vinous, boozy, woody. Taste leans toward the liquor, bourbon and sherry most prominent. Body is above medium with slight carbonation.

Simply perfect. Notes evident from each brewery. One of the best ales ever.

Enjoyed at Acopon for Founders Day bottle share. Drinking as well as to be expected. Finish a little off but still good.

Surprisingly excellent. Hope this trend continues.

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.

Enjoyed at HCBS #30

Small bottle on a cold night. Wonderful.

HCBS #21 12 year vertical. Most loved!

Enjoyed at HCBS #17. Did not stand up as well as the 2013 surprisingly. Had a fresher chocolate taste, but thinner body. Not the favorite.

Enjoyed at HCBS #28. Well liked against some heavy hitters. Not much booziness or barrel.

Enjoyed at Jaguar Shark release. Big molasses flavor, anise hide the booze well.

Enjoyed at HCBS #28. The crowd thought it was very good.

Great intense hops, Dank, more than I remember last time.

HCBS #19. Big finisher for the night. Super big body and hops holding.

Enjoyed at Ted & Jen's house for New Year. Everyone was loving it and the tea is still present. Honey brings a great sweetness and likely adding to body.

Shared with Ted on NYE. I forgot how drinkable this ale is. Great balance from a bottle that sat for many years.

A bit brighter than 2021 as expected. Super tasty on NYE with my lady.

Very much enjoyed while preparing Yule prime rib.

Fantastic at 12 years old! Has not fallen as hard as I thought. Hint of lavender on taste.

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.

Great pepper flavors. A bit lacking in most other aspects. Vanilla and cinnamon are good additions. Body is just too light for the overall flavor profile.

Enjoyed at HCBS #14. Mole version. Peppers obvious callout. Damn good way to finish the night.

Malts not holding up well. Drinkable but not fantastic. Vanilla remains on nose and taste. Finish has off flavor.