Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout
At the 11th Street Taphouse in Virginia Beach. Oh a nice deep black beer with a little brown head. No thick foam here and no lacing as the head fades fast. Great roasty malt aroma, some coffee notes and a great vanilla character that brings it all together. The taste is subtly roasty, vanilla and nice hints of bourbon. Just a touch of bitter hops in in the finish, but the lingering of sweet malt and bourbon is what I am ultimately left with. A well made beer with a great balance of flavors. Big bodied, noticeably viscous in the glass. Low carbonation level is perfect. A great drinkable AIS, I would have had another but for the price tag on this pint.