2008 Bourbon County Stout

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by bamadog, Jul 26, 2012.

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  1. bamadog

    bamadog Maven (1,343) Oct 21, 2008 Ohio

    Sipping on 08 BCBS as the title implies, and it is still hotter than hell -- the bourbon is amazingly strong in this. I thought a few years would cool it down... I kind of want to complain, but I'm a huge bourbon fan as well, so I'm going to be ok with this. Any other experiences like this with cellared beers?
     
    #1 bamadog, Jul 26, 2012
  2. semibaked

    semibaked Pooh-Bah (1,897) Mar 27, 2007 Minnesota
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    I have had 08 BCS at least a dozen times and it is easily my favorite vintage of BCS. I wish i had cases of it.
     
    #2 semibaked, Jul 26, 2012
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  3. bamadog

    bamadog Maven (1,343) Oct 21, 2008 Ohio

    Oh it's fantastic -- Goose Island is the granddaddy of them all when it comes to the barrel aged stuff. I just thought it might cool down a touch, but it's still full of fire.
     
    #3 bamadog, Jul 26, 2012
  4. shawnp

    shawnp Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Minnesota

    I had a 2008 two weeks ago and I couldn't have found it more mellow and velvety smooth. Its the best vintage of BCS and its drinking so well right now. The flavor profile on the 08 is absolutely phenomenal. When you guys say its hot, I couldn't disagree less.
     
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  5. soze47

    soze47 Maven (1,418) May 22, 2010 Massachusetts

    Odd you should mention it. I was at a great shop in the Twin Cities last month that puts cellared goodies out on the shelves every now and then. I try to go there whenever I'm back in the MN/WI (I live in Boston). They had both 2008 BCBS and 2008 Matilda out for sale. I nearly crapped myself. Since I was going to my sisters wedding, I bought one of each and drank them at the wedding festivities. The Matilda was my toast beer and the BCBS was drank around the camp fire later at night.

    Both were excellent. You are right in saying that the bourbon was surprisingly hot and very dominant. It kind of bucked the trend of what most barrel aged stouts do with age. A few other beer geeks at the wedding thought it was among the best beers they've tried and I'm inclined to agree with them.
     
    #5 soze47, Jul 26, 2012
  6. yamar68

    yamar68 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2011 Minnesota

    Some like it hot, and some sweat when the heat is on.
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    #6 yamar68, Jul 26, 2012
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  7. bsp77

    bsp77 Pooh-Bah (2,185) Apr 27, 2008 Minnesota
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    Just picked up a 2008 BCBS and a 2008 Matilda last night at a special tasting. Will have the Matilda tomorrow and the BCBS in a couple months. Very excited.
     
    #7 bsp77, Jul 26, 2012
  8. eawolff99

    eawolff99 Pooh-Bah (2,422) May 10, 2010 Minnesota
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    My buddies and I did an '08-'11 BCBS blind tasting. Really funny because the '11 won across the board with '08 ranking number 2. '09 and '10 were a "who cares" wash. Very interesting. '08 is divine! '11 is the reigning king, though.
     
    #8 eawolff99, Jul 26, 2012
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  9. maximum12

    maximum12 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,686) Jan 21, 2008 Minnesota
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    Best '80's reference ever on this site!
     
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  10. birchstick

    birchstick Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2007 Colorado

    Love me some '08 BCBS. I think '10 was hot on its trail when it was released, but '11 keeps me wondering if it's the best vintage yet. Oh Bourbon County, how I love thee.
     
    #10 birchstick, Jul 26, 2012
  11. evilc

    evilc Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 California

    Bottle variation. It's severe.
     
    #11 evilc, Jul 26, 2012
  12. mrand01

    mrand01 Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2010 New Jersey

    Sounds somewhat similar to a vert. I recently drank. We did '06-'11. We all found either the '08 or '11 to be the best, while the '06 and '07 were slightly over the hill (but still great). It was a toss-up between the '09/'10.
     
    #12 mrand01, Jul 27, 2012
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  13. will1256

    will1256 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2010 Minnesota

    A local bar tapped a keg of 08 recently and I was also really surprised (and delighted) how much bourbon was still sticking around. Definitely my favorite vintage of my favorite beer.
     
    #13 will1256, Jul 27, 2012
  14. drgarage

    drgarage Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2008 California

    Opened one a month ago. It was spectacular. Just got a bottle for $12 at a cellar sale last night. Hopes remain high.
     
    #14 drgarage, Jul 27, 2012
  15. semibaked

    semibaked Pooh-Bah (1,897) Mar 27, 2007 Minnesota
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    05 is drinking awesome now too, was surprised by it. Had the 03 a few months back, not good and lots of soy sauce flavor.
     
    #15 semibaked, Jul 29, 2012
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