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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Has anyone seen this? Looks like it comes out April 2. 


  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,877
    Horos said:
    A couple of these in there. Experimental hops really come out and it's only 4.5%.

    If that beer says "Ron Mexico" that is HYSTERICAL!!!
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Happy KBS Day!


  • Horos
    Horos Posts: 4,519
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Horos said:
    A couple of these in there. Experimental hops really come out and it's only 4.5%.

    If that beer says "Ron Mexico" that is HYSTERICAL!!!
    It does. That's the nickname given to the hop.
    #FHP
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,877
    Horos said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Horos said:
    A couple of these in there. Experimental hops really come out and it's only 4.5%.

    If that beer says "Ron Mexico" that is HYSTERICAL!!!
    It does. That's the nickname given to the hop.
    Do you know the backstory behind that name?  You should look it up if you don't.  Hysterical.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,877
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!


    This shit is starting again?!?  I love this stuff!
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    tempo_n_groove said:
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!


    This shit is starting again?!?  I love this stuff!
    Yes sir! Just got released today. I’ll report back tonight on how this batch tastes. 
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,877
    bbiggs said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!


    This shit is starting again?!?  I love this stuff!
    Yes sir! Just got released today. I’ll report back tonight on how this batch tastes. 
    Cool.

    I want to do a side by side of the last four years and see what's up!
  • JK_Livin
    JK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    Just picked up my 1st case of Oberon for the year. Can't wait until I get home from work.
    Alright, alright, alright!
    Tom O.
    "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
    -The Writer
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,925
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!



    Nice score!  I was only able to get 1 4-pack from Binny's .  Although at $25 per 4 pack, that's enough for me.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Indifference71 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!



    Nice score!  I was only able to get 1 4-pack from Binny's .  Although at $25 per 4 pack, that's enough for me.
    Binnys only allowed one for me as well but Jewel allowed 2 and was $5 cheaper. I picked up one for a buddy. The other 2 are mine. You’re right, super expensive...although when you compare it to the cost of a good beer at a bar it’s well worth it. Enjoy! 
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Indifference71 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!



    Nice score!  I was only able to get 1 4-pack from Binny's .  Although at $25 per 4 pack, that's enough for me.
    Grabbed some Noon Whistle Gummy Vortex as well. I’m stocked with some goodies for a while. 
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,925
    bbiggs said:
    Indifference71 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!



    Nice score!  I was only able to get 1 4-pack from Binny's .  Although at $25 per 4 pack, that's enough for me.
    Binnys only allowed one for me as well but Jewel allowed 2 and was $5 cheaper. I picked up one for a buddy. The other 2 are mine. You’re right, super expensive...although when you compare it to the cost of a good beer at a bar it’s well worth it. Enjoy! 

    Jewel is always a wild card with having good beers.  I feel like they either have an awesome selection or just the standard domestic crap depending on which one you go to.

    I'm heading down to the city to check out the new taproom at Marz Brewing.  Check out some of their stuff if you haven't....top notch beer.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Indifference71 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Indifference71 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!



    Nice score!  I was only able to get 1 4-pack from Binny's .  Although at $25 per 4 pack, that's enough for me.
    Binnys only allowed one for me as well but Jewel allowed 2 and was $5 cheaper. I picked up one for a buddy. The other 2 are mine. You’re right, super expensive...although when you compare it to the cost of a good beer at a bar it’s well worth it. Enjoy! 

    Jewel is always a wild card with having good beers.  I feel like they either have an awesome selection or just the standard domestic crap depending on which one you go to.

    I'm heading down to the city to check out the new taproom at Marz Brewing.  Check out some of their stuff if you haven't....top notch beer.
    Completely agree. I just stumbled upon it at Jewel while grabbing a few groceries. It was a nice surprise!

    Thanks for the Marz Brewing tip. I haven’t had any of their beers but will definitely check them out. 
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,925
    bbiggs said:
    Indifference71 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Indifference71 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Happy KBS Day!



    Nice score!  I was only able to get 1 4-pack from Binny's .  Although at $25 per 4 pack, that's enough for me.
    Binnys only allowed one for me as well but Jewel allowed 2 and was $5 cheaper. I picked up one for a buddy. The other 2 are mine. You’re right, super expensive...although when you compare it to the cost of a good beer at a bar it’s well worth it. Enjoy! 

    Jewel is always a wild card with having good beers.  I feel like they either have an awesome selection or just the standard domestic crap depending on which one you go to.

    I'm heading down to the city to check out the new taproom at Marz Brewing.  Check out some of their stuff if you haven't....top notch beer.
    Completely agree. I just stumbled upon it at Jewel while grabbing a few groceries. It was a nice surprise!

    Thanks for the Marz Brewing tip. I haven’t had any of their beers but will definitely check them out. 

    Marz can be kinda hard to find.  Binny's usually has some of their stuff.  Their hazy IPAs are awesome.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Well I can gladly report that this years batch lives up to the hype. The coffee flavor is dominant but the traces of bourbon are there and they complement each other well. It is very smooth and easy to drink for 12.3%. Very little bite compared to other barrel aged stouts.  Overall, for my tastes, KBS is the best stout I’ve had, period. 


  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,877
    @bbiggs I was able to get a Case!!!
    my local spot loves me. 
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    ^ Holy mother load! A case and 2 bombers!?!  Your local spot sure does love you! And I like the eagle rare you snuck in as a side piece ;) 
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Does anyone know the proper way to store a barrel aged stout (like KBS)? The box says “keep refrigerated” and “enjoy fresh,” but I believe people keep some of these annual variants for years and not always refrigerated. They won’t go bad over time, will they? With IPAs I always try to buy just enough that I know I’ll drink relatively soon. With the barrel aged stouts, I will probably have them for quite a while and want to make sure they won’t go bad. 
  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 10,279
    edited March 2018
    Keep it in a dark cool place. Like 60 degrees or cooler. They say enjoy fresh because the coffee will fade or taste a bit like a pot that’s been kept warm too long. But it ages well. I generally save 4-5 bottles every year and tuck into them occasionally. I currently have 3 left from every year going back 7 years. They age just fine.
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