I enjoyed two legit Bourbon Barrel aged beers tonight (legit means not like the Tyranea bullshit). One was the Kentucky Ale (which I mentioned I had a year or so ago) and the other a Bluegrass Stout (which I've never had). The Bluegrass Stout was delicious, similar to the Schlafly, but not quite as good. I'd prefer the Schlafly in all situations simply because they're basically identical save the Schlafly being more substantial.
The Kentucky Ale version was very, very different. Instead of a facepunch of bourbon, it was much more subdued. Sure, there was zero doubt that I was enjoying a beer with strong bourbon influences, but it wasn't nearly as much of a punch as other bourbon ales I've enjoyed. Personally, if I'm going to drink a beer with bourbon influence, I want to know it. That said, this beer was smooth as a motherfucker and a fair candidate to be a go to for those who are just sorta sold on the whole bourbon beer idea. The Schlafly bourbon beer I mention in my post yesterday remains my favorite in the niche, but I'm very happy to have had the chance to enjoy both of these draft this evening.
HAM.
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