KBS (2018)
(Batch of KBS)
Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Rotating Out of Production|
Score
8.31
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Bourbon Barrel-Aged Chocolate Coffee Stout
This beer taught us that patience truly is a virtue. KBS is a big imperial stout brewed with a massive amount of coffee and chocolate and then bourbon barrel-aged to perfection. Incredibly silky and full-bodied with notes of vanilla, cocoa, roasted coffee and charred oak.
This beer taught us that patience truly is a virtue. KBS is a big imperial stout brewed with a massive amount of coffee and chocolate and then bourbon barrel-aged to perfection. Incredibly silky and full-bodied with notes of vanilla, cocoa, roasted coffee and charred oak.
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7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle pours deep black with a thin tan head that quickly reduces to lace. The aroma promises roasted coffee which is revealed in the taste among subtle layers of dark bitter chocolate and more. A smooth silky texture leaves these flavors lingering until your next sip. Truly enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 May 2026
at 01:25
8/10
A black beer with a tan lacing. Aroma of maple syrup, sweet dark malt, bourbon. Taste of maple syrup, vanilla, bourbon, strong malt.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 May 2025
at 13:35
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
s: maple | bourbon | nuts
a: dark brwn body | very thin tan head
t: tobacco | burnt grain | roasted coffee
p: rich pitted fruits | alcohol burn | pungent bitterness
o: still strong | deep sugars
12 ounce stubby bottle | 12-April-2018 | US$4,29 | sampled: 12-April-2025, exactly seven years after purchase!
a: dark brwn body | very thin tan head
t: tobacco | burnt grain | roasted coffee
p: rich pitted fruits | alcohol burn | pungent bitterness
o: still strong | deep sugars
12 ounce stubby bottle | 12-April-2018 | US$4,29 | sampled: 12-April-2025, exactly seven years after purchase!
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Apr 2025
at 06:58
8.6/10
Well stored, still a lot of coffee roast notes, touch of licorice, bourbon, chocolate
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Mar 2025
at 23:36
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 9
355ml bottle, bottled on 02.14.18 18016.
A dusty bottle from the stash. After almost 7 years it's held up well. Pours black with a tan head. Aroma of dark chocolate, molasses, coffee. Taste follows suit with plenty of sweet dark chocolate, coffee, molasses, creamy vanilla, some oaky notes and a boozy bourbon warmth to finish. Smooth, medium-full bodied. Great.
A dusty bottle from the stash. After almost 7 years it's held up well. Pours black with a tan head. Aroma of dark chocolate, molasses, coffee. Taste follows suit with plenty of sweet dark chocolate, coffee, molasses, creamy vanilla, some oaky notes and a boozy bourbon warmth to finish. Smooth, medium-full bodied. Great.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jan 2025
at 23:16
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jul 2024
at 23:05
8/10
Oudje, basis is nog wel goed, chocolade, cacao, bourbon, gaat nog maar
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Nov 2023
at 21:09
9/10
Tried
on 14 Jun 2023
at 15:27
7/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jan 2023
at 02:13
8/10
Slightly oxidized
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Feb 2022
at 21:01