KBS Week 2017

I actually prefer it right around that six month spot. Soon after that, usually a year, it falls off.

I've always suspected there are many beers that have a fantastic sweet spot that occurs some time after release. Most of us aren't popping the same beer month in and month out to nail it down. KBS is a good example of a beer that bucks that trend because of such great price and availability.

 

8 months is typically my sweet spot for KBS.

 

Witnessed the raffle for kbs Friday at a local merchant. I passed on it. And bought better beer. Been there done that beer. Hype not worthy.

 

3-9 months has always been my sweet spot...

Still plenty of it in the wild, bought a 4pk at $23.99 for a friend coming in next weekend.

 

If my retailer did that, I'd stop shopping there.

What did you buy?

 

Just curious, was this at Merchant's in Dearborn?

 

Not impressed with 2018 KBS. Yes I think in 3 years it will be better. Huge fan of 2017 KBS fresh, 9 months later it was terrible. Hence, 2017 KBS was best fresh, same not true about 2018. My conclusion: each batch is different. Some batches will improve with age. Vertical isn't always smart. 2018 is not same as 2017, more bourbon forward in 2017. Bourbon is weak in 2018. I suspect 2018 will improve with age. This does not mean all KBS age well, truthfully it shouldn't but I think 2018 will. 2018 sure as hell isn't enjoyable fresh so might as well age it as 2018 fresh tasted worse than 2017 aged 9 months.

 

Still quite a bit available in Howell area. Meijer has "a lot" at $25 OTD, Jonnas has a pretty good stack at $37 OTD

 

I respectfully disagree that the 2018 is not good fresh. I enjoyed one yesterday over the course of a basketball game, flavors deepened as the beer warmed and the carbonation faded a bit. For once the beer actually hit my sweet spot. I will agree that there is less bourbon than previous years, more of a musty oak than bright bourbon barrel.

 

I have to say I think this is the best year of KBS. I totally agree about being able to taste the Oak which I love.

 

I am not sure if they are managed by the same people, but there is a Jonna's in East Lansing. I stopped shopping there after a few times. All of the limited release stuff was either 'already spoken for' or if available, way over priced.

 

This is why I didn't care much for it. It's less bourbon flavor. I like a big bourbon forward bite to it. Last year had it, this year doesn't. But I can also see why someone might like this version better.

 

Scored some in new York city

 

Cracked a 2018 last night..thought it was pretty bad.
I think if I gave this to someone who had never had kbs before they would be very confused about the hype..and I'd be explaining why it is such a good beer. Weak bourbon presence, and bile bitterness of the raw dark chocolate and coffee. Hit me up if you want to trade I have 2 4 pks.