KBS Espresso (2020)

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

4.25616

Rating count

10,119

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almost 5 years ago

 
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Kaingorn

W aroma kawa, kakao, karmelowe trochę, drewno, hint bba. W ustach słodkie, półpełne, kawowe mocno, espresso, trochę śmietanki, drewno, bourbon, lekko piekący finisz

3.5

over 4 years ago

 

Dardar Burn

Mocno kawowy, palona, ziemista, lekko warzywna ta kawa, ciut moze wanilii, czekolady, ale ogolnie jednowymiarowe, 4,0, s: plaskie, wodniste, palace, dziwnie estrowe, kawy sporo, ale cos poszlo nie tak, ciut ziolowe, waniliowe, warzywne, 3,5 overall.

3.5

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Filip Kochan

Bardzo kawowe ale bez szału, spoko

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Quercus 2010

Actually kind of disappointing. It just seems to be dark, kind of biitter and strong. There strangely doesn't seem to much coffee flavor, or chocolate, or flavor from the bourbon barrel.

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Brent F

Sharp sweet coffee bite with some booziness. Not bad but expected smoother. Will let set for a bit in glass, and others to rest with their regular KBS brethren.

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Cutter Moore

Still much more bitter than regular KBS, but subtle notes of oak help balance this out. Very rich and delicious. Another great breakfast beer.

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Chad Polenz

Was expecting this to be a return to the world class KBS well. It’s not bad at all, but i feel like I’ve had this already. Noticeable chocolate and coffee but also very boozy. Tasty but not delicious.

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A Rob

Roasted coffee, vanilla, but a little thin - closer to a porter than a stout

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Chris Van Vlack

It’s KBS..with a nice dose of espresso.

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Jeffrey Lekens

Romig, beetje alcoholische smaak, maar toch iets te veel koffie voor mij 🙈

3.5

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Peter Erné-Thoomes

Minder smaak. Wel oke. Drinkt makkelijk weg.

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Steven H.

When will I learn?

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Aaron Zraik

Morning coffee

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Nathan D.

Way too thin and lacking in flavor for Founder’s price point. I’ve enjoyed 7% coffee porters more than this. It’s fucking embarrassing.

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John Q

Has to warm to room temperature to really enjoy it. Unbalanced. Toasty, boozy, minimal barrel(again), and strong coffee notes. Slightly vegatal in the finish. 🍻1️⃣❤️🌎☮️

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Scott H.

To much carbonation and too viscous.

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John S

Fresh this was easily above 4, but while the coffee is still heavy on the nose, three months in it's fallen off the taste a lot. Solid, but falls under drink as fresh as possible category even if it is an imperial stout

3.5

over 4 years ago

 

Tim Howard

Green pepper bomb.

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C Pundock

Espresso nose. Espresso flavor with a touch of bitterness. Malty chocolate finish.

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Jerry Mendez

Was looking for a beer to relax this evening- this one will keep me awake. Strong coffee flavors but still sweet. Letting this beer sit for a bit improves its flavors. If you can get pass the strong coffee flavors it’s a very good beer.

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Sander Wiggers

Beduidend minder dan de ‘oldschool’ KBS en de Mackinac Fudge. Dunner en minder goed in balans.

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Howard Harris

Thick coffee with a very odd dark cherry middle taste and a bitter finish

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Art G.

A little sad the best beer we’ve been able to find is the ones we took from home

3.5

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Jan Lindeberg Christophersen

Vanille og chokolade i duften. I smagen er alkoholen tydelig. Skuffende lidt kaffe.

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GimmeMore Hops

Thought I’d be more into this.

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Chris Bates

Good stuff. Not too much espresso flavor

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Paul H.

It was much better the first time I had it. Wondering if this is not going to age well...

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Lisa B

Late check in

3.5

about 4 years ago