Fisherman J.

Broke out something nice — REEAALLL nice — for the last beer of 2018. Terrific blend of the advertised add-ins ... and rye barrel helps temper it all. Happy New Year, ya filthy animals! (And thanks, Rob G.!)

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I think that those who enjoy brandy barrel-aged stouts are really going to enjoy this. I’ll leave it at that for now so as not to get ahead of those who will be getting this via El Cat.

What it lacks in carbonation it makes up for in viscosity: I may have to scrub the glass. Apple brandy greets you in aroma and taste. Velvety, almost unctuous (look it up) mouthfeel, which makes it drink *slightly* less than ABV. Thanks, Alan A.

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Listen, nerdz: Here’s a grown-up stout. Brewery AF made one of the — if not THE — best Baltic porters I’ve ever had and were pouring it for NO ONE at Huna Day a couple years back because new-money nerdz want circus shit. This is nuanced money.

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Bright, light lager with lemon/citrus notes. Could see this being in the regular rotation in the summer if CCB continues to make it.

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