Bourbon County Coffee

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  1. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    So i did a quick search and didnt see anything. I am having my first bottle of BCBCS tonight. I have been saving it for the first fall-ish night so I can have a fire and enjoy it. I dont really get good beer like this so I want to make sure I enjoy it properly. What is the best temp to serve it at? Should I chill it for a bit? I've been waiting patiently for about 4 months to enjoy this so I want to do it right. Thanks guys!
     
    #1 REDSOXIPAGUY, Sep 13, 2014
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  2. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    I would try it both ways. Chill it and take a swig. Then let it warm up and drink the rest. Enjoy it-it's a good one.
     
    #2 Ckoz, Sep 13, 2014
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  3. soughtbygod

    soughtbygod Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2011 California

    Serv it at 45 degrees and let it warm to 55 to 60 as you slowly enjoy it, by doing this you will get to see different layers of flavors at the different temps
     
    #3 soughtbygod, Sep 13, 2014
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  4. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    That was kind of what I was thinking. I'm not a huge bourbon stout guy but I'm trying to get myself to like them (which I know will destroy my beer budget. no one has to tell me that). I figure I'll throw it in the fridge an hour before I want to have it and then sip on it and let it warm.
     
    #4 REDSOXIPAGUY, Sep 13, 2014
  5. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    It's a 2013 bottle so I'm hoping the coffee hasn't fallen off too much.
     
    #5 REDSOXIPAGUY, Sep 13, 2014
  6. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    Just had one a few weeks back-was a coffee bomb to me. should be plenty left. Coffee seems to fade much slower with this beer than others to me.
     
    #6 Ckoz, Sep 13, 2014
  7. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    That is good news. That's the flavor I'm really looking forward to. I sound like such an amateur. I've been really fortunate to have tried some of the best ipas but when it comes to stouts I've had like 3.
     
    #7 REDSOXIPAGUY, Sep 13, 2014
  8. EveningCordial

    EveningCordial Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2014 New Jersey

    You're in for a treat. Last 2013 I had was perfect. I usually pour this style from fridge and let it sit or hold the snifter in my hand for 15 min before sipping. I'm jealous, enjoy.
     
    #8 EveningCordial, Sep 13, 2014
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  9. Gunch43

    Gunch43 Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I agree with starting it cold and letting it warm to room temp but 45 might be too low. That temp should be reserved for Bud Light, Coors, MGD, High Life, Bud Clamato Chelada etc etc.
     
    #9 Gunch43, Sep 13, 2014
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  10. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    I would drink something cheaper and easier to find if I was trying to like some th ing. God forbid you drain pour that bcbcs because you dont enjoy bba stouts.
     
    #10 SFACRKnight, Sep 13, 2014
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  11. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    I hear you on that. It's not that I dont like them...its that I just love ipas and prefer to drink those. But with cold weather coming and bonfire season, i would love to get into nice stouts I can sip on. Now as far as sours go, I feel the way you said. I had one of the best and traded it to someone I knew would appreciate it. Last thing I would want is to open it and go...oh that's it?
     
    #11 REDSOXIPAGUY, Sep 13, 2014
  12. AdmiralOzone

    AdmiralOzone Grand Pooh-Bah (4,352) Jun 26, 2014 Minnesota
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    The fridge in my basement set all the way up chills beers to 48 degrees, all my stouts and porters go in there, perfect starting point IMHO. Enjoy that beer.
     
    #12 AdmiralOzone, Sep 13, 2014
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    AdmiralOzone Grand Pooh-Bah (4,352) Jun 26, 2014 Minnesota
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    Oktoberfest beers pretty good that cold.
     
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  14. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    I am hung up on all these mexican chocolate stouts dropping. So nice to sip on with winter knocking on my door already. I hope you come to enjoy these styles as much as you love your ipa's.
     
    #14 SFACRKnight, Sep 13, 2014
  15. Dupage25

    Dupage25 Savant (1,044) Jul 4, 2013 Antarctica

    Start at 45-50F and drink slowly, preferably from a snifter. It's rich enough that you can take a good 45 minutes enjoying it. I haven't had one recently but last year's was an absolute coffee bomb fresh, so I'm sure there's a good chunk of coffee flavor left.
     
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  16. REDSOXIPAGUY

    REDSOXIPAGUY Zealot (724) Sep 16, 2013 Ohio
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    Yep I think I'm going to put it in the fridge an hour or two before and start there and just let it warm up. Thanks to everyone for the responses! It will definitely be out of a snifter.
     
    #16 REDSOXIPAGUY, Sep 13, 2014
  17. PsilohsaiBiN

    PsilohsaiBiN Maven (1,473) Aug 10, 2010 New York

    Get ready for an extreme mouth-gasm!
     
    #17 PsilohsaiBiN, Sep 13, 2014
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  18. DWheeler379

    DWheeler379 Zealot (747) Jun 15, 2012 Colorado

    Yeah, best stout I've ever had and I can't think of another that is up there. Maybe regular BCBS. KBS was a good notch below this year, IMO. And I've only had 1 of each ever. Have 2 more BCBS aging.
     
    #18 DWheeler379, Sep 13, 2014
  19. strangebrew321

    strangebrew321 Pundit (810) Feb 18, 2009 Indiana
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    Store in fridge. Remove and set on table 10 min before opening. Pour into a dry, clean snifter. Slowly savor. You've got a great beer there.
     
    #19 strangebrew321, Sep 13, 2014
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  20. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,639) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Perfect advice. Take it from a Bourbon County fan: let that glass last an hour and sip slowly!
     
    #20 Donco, Sep 13, 2014
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