KBS Espresso (2019)

Stout - Imperial / Double Coffee

KBS gets its coffee fix in the very first variant to come from our beloved bourbon barrel-aged stout. Yes, KBS may already be brewed with coffee, but it gets some extra oomph when it’s aged on espresso beans after being removed from barrels. The result is a fresh and snappy coffee twist on our classic barrel-aged beer. Who says you can’t start your day with a barrel-aged stout

ABV

12.0

Rating

4.26598

Rating count

6,791

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Mike N.

Nice and toasty, it’s still got a little burn. Aged nicely but slightly muddled. Moving continues with Matt and Gink

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Robert Fried

Like the great KBS but different. Very nice

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Rob Bennett

Love it!

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chuck xenakis

better after aging a year.

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Danny P

Conehead

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Gary Johnson

Just having some coffee dear! 4.60

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Beerandon S

Still a 4.35

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Keith

Haven't had the espresso variant. Wow! The espresso brings out the chocolate flavors as well.

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Brian O'Connell

Nice way to start a day here in the mountains!

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Tom L

Fire pit time 🔥

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Mikael Isberg

God helg

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John Scott Bull

Still delicious. Rich and coffee bitter.

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Sam Morse

So good.

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Nate Thompson

Rain and cooler temps... seemed like a good pairing. 🍻

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Brian S.

Working on the porch and drinking some older beer from the fridge

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Kevin Plumeri

From that time at that thing with those people.

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Alberto Dieguez

#cellarsunday

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Vitis Vinifera

Had a year of age. OMG this is so good. Perfection.

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William Channing W.

Gives little on the nose, but plenty of coffee resting on top of the usual bourbon, alcohol warmth and smooth character of the KBS. Nice twist on the original, if you like your coffee. Sweetness from the bourbon balanced well with the bitter coffee.

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Dan Pecka

Aging well. Rich dark chocolate. Great mouthfeel.

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Kevin

I think it’s either better fresh or just needs a bit more time

4.5

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Magnus Johansson

Stout Day 🖤🖤

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Matt C.

Bottled on 11/13/19. Absolute roasted perfection!

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Garrett C.

Can’t beat having and kbs espresso early in the morning on a brew day. Last one from the collection from 2019.

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josh shaffer

Been drinking this for a year and realized it was labeled wrong. Bottled on 11/13/19. #StoutSunday

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Brett B.

Is this considered vintage? Booze has mellowed a bit but toasty coffee still on the aftertaste.

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Jim R

Add you might expect, strong coffee & chocolate

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Jon B.

Really good aging well.

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Diane Fullerton

Happy thanksgiving 🦃🍽🍁🍺!!

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Nate S.

Aging well, freakin delicious

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Mikael Isberg

Merry christmas

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Gerardo Mota

Mucho mejor balanceada el café aún se percibe pero mejor integrado!

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Erik Z

Still good a year later. Lots of expresso, yum!

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Nick Banka

Mini-vert in the Banka household.

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Dan

Really not much difference after a year.

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Johnnie Johnson

See previous reviews of various vintages. Mellows nicely.

4.5

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Seth Ran

Happy Birthday to me

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Ben VB

This has been sitting in my fridge for ages and it was either Josh C. or Steve H. who gave it to me, can’t remember. More barrel than espresso, and I forgot to take a picture of it but still damn awesome.

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Alex N.

Merry Christmas

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John Heath

So good on a cold Christmas Day.

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