Fremont Barrel Aged Dark Star Spice Wars
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This year’s release is a blend of 18, 12, and 8-month Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dark Star in 12-year old Kentucky bourbon barrels. The roasted and chocolate malts complement the smooth oats to bring you a stout delight wrapped in the gentle embrace of bourbon barrel-aged warmth. A touch of sweetness dances in balance with the hops to finish with a wave, and then she’s gone.
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2014 release
Well, this was pretty much as awesome as you'd expect. Definitely smoothed down, although so were the holiday spices. Still, a very well-integrated, delicious glass.
2014 release
Clear hints of holiday spice right in the nose, which carries well into the flavor. Where the coffee darkened the overall effect, this brightens it considerably, leaving the mouth tingling after the deep smoothness of the base beer. Alternating this and the coffee actually accentuated the good qualities each brought. Super-yummy!