 SuzyGreenberg (799), Seattle, Washington, USA
May 16, 2008
22 oz. bottle, No. 4 - pours a deep, ruby brown, clear along the edges and a light tan head; bourbon smacks you right away and slightly overpowers any other aromas; body is thin, but lots of roasty character; some richness to it, but think the porter is a little overwhelmed in this one; have a No. 2 bottle as well, so will have to see how that differs
WeeHeavySD (1564), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
Jul 18, 2008 Bomber with an ass load of wax on it. The bottle said 9.5% but if its 11%, ok. Shared with my gf cyn, this came via trade, with who I have no clue. Pours black with a 1 finger tan head. Bourbon Vanilla nose. Taste is roasty with big notes of bourbon. Overall pretty good.
drfabulous (660), Columbia, Missouri, USA
Jul 13, 2008 Ah my wife. My lovey wife. Never did I mention this beer to her, never did I say "I have my eye on it." Never did I utter a sound. And yet, she knew I wanted it. One of her Father’s Day beers. She reads my beer mind. Vanilla. Oak. Bourbon. All the flavors float there for awhile in your nose before you drink. And when you drink, lovely. Like my wife.
MakeItDrinkIt (50), Portland, Oregon, USA
Jul 11, 2008 (2006 batch #3 - 11% AVB) - Deep dark brown color - almost opaque - with a thin light-brown head. Aroma is lightly bourbon, hints of black cherries and chocolate. Flavor is alcoholic, a bit sharp - not near as good as I remember from a year ago when it came out. Age has not been kind to this beer, but more time might (hopefully) change it for the gbetter, as I still have a few bottles. Flavors of chocolate, molasses, raisins and bourbon are now veiled behind an alcoholic/twangy tartness. Too bad.
bitbucket (1478), Kirkland, Washington, USA
Jul 4, 2008 Bomber. Pours hazy dark brown with ruby lights and a lacy off-white head. Aroma and taste of sweet oaky vanilla, brown sugar, chocolate, bourbon, figs.
riversideAK (1468), Shoreline, Washington, USA
Jun 5, 2008 Bottle from Belmont Station. Aroma is bourbon, oak, vanilla, and sweet dark malts. The beer pours almost black with a thick tan foamy head and sticky lacing. Initial flavors of roast, chocolate, bourbon, oak, and then some lasting vanilla. The carbonation makes a smooth drinking beer that is almost creamy, but just a tad on the thin side. A touch of alcohol comes through in the finish but for 11% it is very palatable. Better than Full Sail Top Sail IMO.
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