Similar to Founders KBS?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by 2ellas, May 22, 2014.

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  1. 2ellas

    2ellas Maven (1,302) Feb 20, 2014 New Hampshire
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    I had my first kbs a couple weeks ago and it just blew my mind. Is there anything out there (preferably with good availability) that's close? Nothing with excessive bourbon flavor though. Definitely not into bourboning up my stouts.
     
    #1 2ellas, May 22, 2014
  2. craw4d

    craw4d Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2009 Illinois

    Central Waters Peruvian Stout
     
    #2 craw4d, May 22, 2014
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  3. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Is the coffee flavor something that you want too?

    One of the only fairly easy to find BBA stouts that is usually available year-round is New Holland's Dragon's Milk.
     
    #3 PapaGoose03, May 22, 2014
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  4. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    Only released in January and now discontinued by CW. RIP...you were a great beer.

    I'd recommend Epic Big Bad Baptist. Awesome coffee imp stout that apparently is widely available from what I'm told.
     
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  5. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Not big on bourbon you want coffee : Founders breakfast stout, In the NE area Peche Mortel.
     
    #5 nc41, May 22, 2014
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  6. 2ellas

    2ellas Maven (1,302) Feb 20, 2014 New Hampshire
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    I do favor the coffee flavor. That rhymes!

    Is that a Michigan distribution only? New Hampshire's distribution is pretty weak...
     
    #6 2ellas, May 22, 2014
  7. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    New Holland's distro gets outside of Michigan, but I don't know how far. Check seekabrew.com.
     
    #7 PapaGoose03, May 22, 2014
  8. kvgomps

    kvgomps Maven (1,354) Feb 10, 2013 New Jersey
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    I've seen it in Madison too for what it's worth.
     
    #8 kvgomps, May 22, 2014
  9. Nlawrence301

    Nlawrence301 Initiate (0) Sep 26, 2013 Maryland

    Black xantus!
     
    #9 Nlawrence301, May 22, 2014
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  10. BriantheBeerGeek

    BriantheBeerGeek Zealot (585) May 26, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Dragon's milk is no KBS, but as close as you'll get year round wise.
     
    #10 BriantheBeerGeek, May 22, 2014
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  11. BenSparks34

    BenSparks34 Initiate (0) Dec 21, 2013 Connecticut

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  12. C_Roetting

    C_Roetting Crusader (445) Aug 28, 2013 Kentucky

    The only beer I've had that really reminded me of KBS was Revoultion Deth's Tar.

    That's a tough one. Looking at New Hampshire's distro, I would recommend trying...

    +1 on Founders Breakfast Stout, Peche Mortel, and Black Xantus (though I find Xantus a bit hot)

    Also,

    Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout (more chocolate and roast malt than coffee)
    Firestone Walker Parabola (though there's a good amount of barrel here and if you can get it)
    Lagunitas Cappucino Stout
    North Coast Old Rasputin (berries and roast malt; little coffee)
    Oscar Blues Ten Fidy (lots of roasted malt flavor)
    Victory Storm King
     
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  13. jRocco2021

    jRocco2021 Savant (1,083) Mar 13, 2010 Wisconsin

    Tyranena devil over a barrel, technically not the same style but as BA coffee beers go its easily as good.
     
    #13 jRocco2021, May 22, 2014
  14. mj81

    mj81 Savant (1,072) Sep 11, 2013 New Jersey
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    Not ba but if seekabrew is correct in distro and you can get prairie bomb, go for it!
     
    #14 mj81, May 22, 2014
  15. fishmich

    fishmich Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2013 Michigan

    Big Bad Baptist would be the closest that is somewhat easily obtained.
     
    #15 fishmich, May 22, 2014
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  16. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    This. And it is very available.
     
    #16 Kadonny, May 22, 2014
  17. AnalogErik

    AnalogErik Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2013 Minnesota

    So the 6 bottles of Peruvian in my basement that dodged infection the last two years are worth, what a BCBS Rare? :wink:
     
    #17 AnalogErik, May 22, 2014
  18. CaptCleveland

    CaptCleveland Maven (1,414) Jun 18, 2003 Ohio
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    Black Xantus
    BBB
    Hoppin' Frog Cafe Boris
     
    #18 CaptCleveland, May 22, 2014
  19. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,639) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    It can be found in Philly. Not bad but IMO: very few match the unique qualities of KBS
     
    #19 Donco, May 22, 2014
  20. atomic

    atomic Pundit (945) Sep 22, 2009 Illinois

    Fresh Peruvian morning was probably better than kbs
    Such a shame they can't get it right.
     
    #20 atomic, May 22, 2014
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