from a growler forced on the crew by rustychiles... <br /><br /> pours a crazy dark amber with a surprisingly creamy tan head. the lacing takes the shape of stained glass. there are definitely brandy booze-y notes in the aroma that are well received... also, an abundance of caramel, honey, vanilla, wood, dark fruit and some spicy hoppiness. there seems to be some mild oxidation in the flavor but it is in no way bad... almost like a "rapid aging" process. the flavor pretty much shadows the aroma while the finish is spicy and burns the tongue with brandy/alcohol. it*s definitely on the sweet side but there*s so much more of a reward for putting up with it than any of the other "bastards". medium to full bodied and amazingly well carbonated given how long this thing has been in the jug! very small tight bubbles actually coat the palate and make the mouth feel super creamy and smooth. <br /><br />thanks rusty! 8/5/8/4/16/4.1

From growler courtesy of rustychiles. Rather bland aroma from first sample. But nite cap fill had some caramel along with the brandy. Caramel body with fizzy tan head. Sweet mix of Brandy and caramel candy. Alcohol warming the body but not overwhelming. Thaks Rusy for shareing this brew.

Growler generously shared by rustychiles. Pours a deep brown color with red highlights and nice tight tan head that lasts. Aroma of brandy, caramel, hops, wood and fruit. Taste is definitely Double Bastard, but with added brandy, vanilla and molasses flavors. Hops seem to be a bit better balanced that the normal DB, probably from the aging. Pretty amazing. Thanks Rusty!

Growler courtesy of Cquiroga. Pours a nice reddish brown color with a tan head. Aroma of brandy, hops, caramel, malt, barrely wood. Flavor is brandy and wood, caramel, malt. subdued hops, vanilla, a little booze on the brandy side. This gets much more awesome and full as it warms and was almost an entirely different brew when it warmed up a bit.

Cleveland Tasting. Might work better with added age, but still the best Double Bastard yet.