Our Tastes-- KBS 2017

KBS has become not only an annual favorite of mine but somewhat of a unicorn spotting and capture event. Though there seem to be more barrel-aged beers now than ever, this one still seems to hold a place in the "rare experience" column. Except for those that have friends and wives that make it a bottle shop interception operation! This year's release sports a heavy whisky tone to it. Of course it's "dark", you would be too if barrel aged for a year. Nose was surprisingly light with molasses notes. The taste is a sticky sweet EtOH hot tongue turtleneck with vanilla undertones. I've got to barrel age Reinke's one year! I'm committing to that. Alas this one has come and gone in about a week. Thanks to Wee Nay Nay and Junk for the "Age Me" and Pies N' Pints for the quarter barrel commitment from the distributor.