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Thought I would like this variant more than I did. Comes off a little over-oaked, with a hefty bit of cascara acidity offset by a lot of barrel and not enough rye. Alcohol also seems more prominent than usual for a BCBS pint. Still, not a bad pint in any way. Pairs well with chocolate peanut clusters.

Tried from Bottle on 17 Dec 2025 at 17:24

8.1

MrSpooks (5447) reviewed Bourbon County Brand Stout - Cherries Jubilee from Goose Island Beer Company 1 month ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8

Surprising; normally I don’t care for cherry stouts, but BCBS Cherries Jubilee hits just the right balance between sour cherry sweetness and imperial stout richness, offsetting the fruity middle with deep veins of bittersweet chocolate, anise, oak, and bourbon. Finishes with a lingering bourbon booziness. Lovely.

Tried from Bottle on 17 Dec 2025 at 17:11

6.9

MrSpooks (5447) reviewed Divny from OddStory Brewing Company 1 month ago

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Not bad, with moderate toasted bread and nutty notes tinged with cocoa mixed with apple and a touch of lemon, followed by a floral bitterness on the finish.

Tried from Can on 17 Dec 2025 at 17:07

MrSpooks added a new beer Divny by OddStory Brewing Company
1 month ago

7.4

MrSpooks (5447) reviewed Hide Your Heart³ from The Veil Brewing Company 1 month ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Nice hazy DIPA, juicy and bright without being overly sweet, with notes of orange juice, mango nectar, peach, berry, melon, and a hint of vanilla. Finishes with a mild mineral bitterness and a slight touch of hop burn. Pretty good for a ridiculously hazy IPA.

Tried from Can on 17 Dec 2025 at 02:16