Founders KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout)
Bottle dated 02/08/2010 : poured last night into a snifter at 58 degrees Fahrenheit. A: Deep dark black. Looks like black coffee with the slightest brown ring when tilted and held to the light. Not much head to speak of, but still enough carbonation to create a little lacing on the edges. S: Chocolate, Coffee, Vanilla, Oak and bourbon all swirling together. A subtle alcohol heat and sweet malts. T: Bitter chocolate, with smooth vanilla and coffee undertones. A bit of a boubon burn, and some dark caramel. M: Thick and syrupy. Pleasant carbonation. Perfect for just sipping. O: With about a year and half on this one in the cellar, it is holding up quite well. Things seem to be leveling out a bit and finding a smoother balance. It's hard to think of improving on this. Just the best barrel-aged stout I've ever tasted.