KBS Week 2016 (Mar 7-12)

Mmmmmmm. One of my favorite stouts ever.

 

And it begins! I hope this years lives up to last years

 

Last year's was great. Just killed my last bottle a few weeks ago and wish I'd saved it to do a vertical with '16 but oh well. Will be getting a bunch to cellar this year.

 

The important thing is near the bottom in the FAQ's, there will be a new KBS glass this year! Available only in the company store. I had one from 2 years ago, broke it, and didn't bother getting a new one. They still have them for sale, $8.

 

This is my first year living in Texas; anyone down here know what kind of volume the stores see (if any)?

 

I remember asking about a new one last year, and they said they purchased too many in 2014. I'm looking forward to adding to my collection this year.

 

@GreatStoutman, you generally see limited KBS distro in TX. Most stores will have it, but they break the four packs and go 1 bottle per. At least in the Austin area.

 

Depends on the location. Several locations have full 4 packs. But you're right, they're few and far between. Cheers!

 

There are a lot of great things about living in the northwest. Unfortunately KBS distribution isn't one of them.

Hopefully my brother in law can come through.

 

Transplanted Michigander looking forward to seeing this in NorCal this year. Absence has definitely made the heart grow fond!

 

For anybody who wants to know what it tastes like and cannot/ will not be able to snag some...

-If you've had Peche Mortel, Bourbon County Coffee, Speedway: it is a familiar taste up that ally.
- you may be disappointed, as your mind won't be blown (as you've likely had many coffee beers before this), but still a fantastic beer!

if you haven't had it. I'd say its like having had Double Sunshine, Heady Topper, Bodhi, TH Green, and then finally getting around to Pliny. If that makes any sense.

 

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It was good. But, I really was to try the cbs this year..........

 

Where in Texas are you?

 

more hype than substance

 

13 was absolutely sublime, 14 was weak with very little barrel characteristic, and 15 was solid........and as always, I'm looking forward to see what this year will be like...

 

'15 was the best it's been since '12.

 

Tell me why you think that, brother. I did not have the '12 the year it was released, but I have had every year individually since then, and I also did a tasting from '11 to '15, and '15 was unanimously the second choice, behind the '13. The '13 was clearly the unanimous choice, but I'd welcome your thoughts...

 

And the clock starts ticking...

 

I can't wait. See you there!