Founders KBS Spicy Chocolate

Brief threadjack - there's debate over this. When we use coconut or coconut water in food/bev products in my plant, we were told that USDA (via our quality and regulatory folks) it is considered a "tree nut" and is therefore required to be treated as an allergen. Isolated storage, extra cleaning/sanitation. Even though botanically it's a fruit...logic doesn't always apply in regulations, I guess. I think it's not correctly called a "tree nut" either, but what do I know?

On topic - I'll try this but how good it is certainly depends on the pepper used. Agreed that jalapeno would be awful. Ancho or cayenne or even hotter varieties would have potential. I loved Habanero Sculpin and the Maine brewery Throwback made a Bohemian pilsner with habanero that was excellent. So not opposed to the concept, but set the right flavor profile.

 

I never tried Habanero Sculpin, but Masthead makes a nice habanero beer that is out right now called Ice Melter. Good habanero flavor and heat in a grapefruit IPA.

 

And if we're being pedantic, coffee beans are also technically a fruit.

But I agree with the overall sentiment that fruit usually negatively impacts a stout, even if it does sometimes offer an interesting twist. One stout that I can think of off the top of my head where I appreciate all the fruited variants of is Deth's Tar, though I enjoy the base beer quite a bit as well.

 

I enjoy Bell's cherry stouts.

 

I think they’re a bit all over the place lately. If they keep using artificial ingredients, it’s time to move on.

 

Dogfish Head did that a few years back with Theobroma, although it wasn't a stout.

 

I miss the Ancient Ales from Dogfish Head.

 

Sounds like barrel aged Abraxas or Bomb, I’m in!

 

Us too.

 

Found some, enjoying it now. I think this is the best new variant since Espresso. For the skeptical ones I would say it is certainly one of the better barrel aged stouts that I have had the past couple of years and worth the try.

 

Anything that is like Abraxas I am in!!!

 

Found me some!

 

Use to see these KBS variants around here a couple of years ago, at least. Crickets now. Maybe this Sunday I will find some.

Cheers!

 

Passed on this one, $20/4-pk. Still haven't run into CBS.

 

Not a stout, but a chili beer that I found different and very enjoyable. It has a very fresh, green, Serrano aroma and flavor. https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/63557/688682/?ba=brewerburgundy#lists

 

As someone who puts carolina reaper flakes in his regular KBS, I cannot wait to find this in SoCal!

 

I would say it is worth that price. Does your retailer allow you to purchase singles? $5 isn't a big ask.

 

I grabbed a 4 pack of this (TW Norfolk). Its not as spicy as I would have liked. It's spice for the masses pretty much.

 

Price seems reasonable to me. Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts are usually around 25 bucks a bottle.