Can't believe how good this is. Huge body, roasty, typical old stout oxidation but minimal.

Great for it's age but still a mediocre stout at its best. Sour on the lighter body than expected just not great.

Very light stout for all the extra presentation. Has some oak notes from the Highland Park barrels, but the Scotch notes are not detectable, and I love that Scotch. Dark malts on taste, delicious. I could drink a bunch of these.

HCBS #20, Ivan bottle. Not so great as expected. Got better with some air, but near drain pour.

HCBS #20. Much better than anticipated. Great big taste and body. Enjoyed by all.

Enjoyed at Blast n Cast. Drinking incredibly well. Nose is perfect, very minor oxidation on taste. Great molasses booziness. Finish is slightly flawed.

Enjoyed in pool. Loved it.

Falling in flavor with some improvement with air time.

HCBS #21 12 year vertical. Worst of show, boozy.

After some air it drank amazingly. Big body, very minor difference from new. Boozy and delicious.

Enjoyed at HCBS #17 before a 2022. Wow, this one continues to hold up great! Was the favorite of the two hands-down. Bigger body and more complex.

A bit disappointed on this one. Heavy mold on the cap but no infiltration on seal. Good flavor up front but finish not as good as others in this year.

Somerset dove camp. Great with some signs of oxidation.

At Gulpha Gorge campground fireside. Simply wonderful as usual.

Nose: chocolate, fig, dark cherry. Taste: Boozy, brighter flavors. Body: Much smoother, more carb.

Nose: chocolate, fig, dark cherry. Taste: Boozy, brighter flavors. Body: Much smoother, more carb.

Needed air for 10 min then spectacular

Great ale at Black Gap WMA

A bit medicinal, hot, boozy. Very good but not the best bottle in this vintage.

Another great bottle. I have to search for oxidation. Tremendous!

Doing great

Faded on nose and palate but otherwise near flawless. Standard JK funk and flavors. Mild tartness.

Apr 2013 bottle. Slightly hazy yellow, still some head, good retention. Nose of barn, light oak, funk. Taste has grapefruit, wood, slightly tart, dry. Aged very well!

Cherries on nose have faded on taste, but the beer remains incredible. Blackberries taking center stage surprisingly. Not getting much salt or rye.

Big and thick. Huge body, dessert like sweetness, chocolatey, delicious.

Fantastic, but it will not last forever. Need to get these gone while still great.

Simply great

Brilliant as expected. Enjoyed at NHRA Fall Nationals. Big mouth feel, could use a bit more barrel. Boozy and simply fantastic.

Very good, seems dryer than fresh. Some chunks at bottom.

Doing very well. Good coffee notes, good finish.

Still big on coffee. Drier than I recall. Excellent.

Coffee prominent. Barrel wood but not not much bourbon. Great overall.

Brew Day at Kyle's. Past prime, better with some air time. Coffee is muted, off flavors taking over. Big body.

Brew day at Kyle's. Drank very well, much better than when fresh. Well balanced across the orange and coriander. Not tasting salt.

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.

Dark pour with small tan head, some retention. Nose brings some of the additions and bourbon. Great raisin and light cinnamon flavors on the base ale. Big body, not very boozy.