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From the brewer
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.
Average Scores
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2015 release
So. I’m trying not to let the earlier IPA color this but a little fatigue is setting in. Dark and brooding, the way this sort of thing should be.
2014 release
Very well balanced beer. The coffee flavor is very clear, but not too bitter or overwhelming. Sweet, but not too much.
2014 release
You know, I might have liked this better than the regular Dark Star, but it's hard to say. The coffee is quite clear, not bitter, but gives a complex down note at the end of a beer that can tinge a little sweet. It's hard to say if I liked this more than the Spice Wars. They're both absolutely delicious.