608306 Tue Mar 31 09:17:29 -0700 2009 9 35 Beer 0 4554194 WOW!! Has anyone tried this?? I had it for the first time at an "Irish" pub at the Polaris Mall in Columbus Ohio...I thought it was fantastic. They only serve it in 10 OZ glasses cause it's so strong. Looks like the home base is in Lexington KY..ROADTRIP!!! Tue Mar 31 09:17:29 -0700 2009 170349 nemis 1 4555799 What bourbon barrel aged beer are you talking about? There are quite a few of them being made these days with maybe Allagash Curieux being the most prevalent. Tue Mar 31 17:06:40 -0700 2009 4554194 72231 DougOLis 2 4556028 SInce the home base is listed as Lexington, I presume the OP is talking about the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale by Lexington Brewing Co. Comes in a very intersting blue container. I tasted it in the bottle a couple of years ago and had mixed feelings about it (great flavor but marred by low carbonation and a somewhat aqueous mouthfeel) but from the reviews I have read it is apparently much better on tap. Tue Mar 31 18:12:40 -0700 2009 4555799 10395 brentk 1 4556477 Seems to be the newest fad in "craft" brewing. Haven't had a commercial example that I liked, but have experimented with it in home brewing...porter, winter strong ale, and the like. The trick is not getting too much wood character in the beer..it can get pretty cloying. As far as carbonation goes, less is generally better. Most American beer is way too carbonated...all that co2 just masks the flavors, especially in a strong, long aged beer. Tue Mar 31 22:16:40 -0700 2009 4554194 116047 The Professor 2 4556646 Off the top of my head, I have been impressed by the bourbon barrel aged beers from Founders (Kentucky Breakfast Stout), Goose Island (Bourbon County Brand Stout) and Lost Abbey (Angel's Share). In general, I agree with your comments and have tasted quite a few bourbon barrel beers that are way over the top with the wood. Regarding carbonation, it really depends on the style for me, but these types of beers would be negatively impacted by over-carbonation. Wed Apr 01 02:19:10 -0700 2009 4556477 10395 brentk 3 4556989 brentk, Yes, thank you, you are correct. My husband didn't care for it at all but I'm now anxious to scout out the other brands you mentioned. Thank You!! Wed Apr 01 06:54:10 -0700 2009 4556646 170349 nemis 3 4557821 i actually got lucky after I befriended the beer mgr at Oaktree in NJ over the weekend and he brought me a KBS from a secret stash in the backroom. I had it for breakfast w my inlaws the next morning (I couldn't wait). I have to say it was the best stout I have ever tried. Just a great beer. I'm already planning a side trip to Grand Rapids when I go out to MI in the summer. Wed Apr 01 10:53:25 -0700 2009 4556646 21388 juice 4 4562208 To be honest, I think KBS might be one of the best beer I've ever had, and I've had many many good beers. GI BCS comes a close second for me in the stout category, but I just cant help but love the vanilla flavor in KBS Thu Apr 02 15:00:02 -0700 2009 4557821 27514 shellshock24 5 4562841 Not to sidetrack this discussion, but I just tasted a variation on BCS tonight called Night Stalker. Same malt base, but instead of the bourbon barrel it is dry hopped with a blend of eight different hops. Currently available in draft only, I spoke with the brewer who told me that it will be bottled at some point in the next year. Extraordinary stuff. Thu Apr 02 18:28:30 -0700 2009 4562208 10395 brentk 1 4575355 Thanks for the heads up. We were in Kentucky this week and picked some up to try. We really liked it! Tue Apr 07 10:49:26 -0700 2009 4554194 10027 Chris VR