KBS Espresso

Stout - Imperial / Double Coffee

Variant of KBS 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

4.28108

Rating count

23,256

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almost 5 years ago

 

Ryan Saranich

Damn, this may be the best one in the run!

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Kevin S.

Espresso comes through super heavy on the finish. Like regular kbs on coffee steroids. Thoroughly enjoyed it tho.

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Dave Hoffman

Whoops! This was the Espresso KBS. Still wonderful!

4.5

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Kyle Schmidt

Bottled 10/16/2020, drank 9/2021. Split with KNS and CBS.

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Bill Newberry

Yum’

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Chris O.

Great coffee and slight boozy, very smooth. Thanks Rick.

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Brad S

Love this beer

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Mike G.

Over a year old and tasting great

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Ben

The extra espresso is a nice touch even when a bit more fresh like this one. Barrel notes come thru later maybe due to additional aging time or flavor.

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A W.

Solid espresso and cacao taste!

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Austin Johnson

A bit strong, but still a beautiful KBS variant that stands up against anything.

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Fried Slug

So much delicious coffee with a nice boozy warmth.

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Jason Bober

Not a lot of barrel but high marks for tons of coffee flavor and not bitter or vegetal. Nice

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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Rich Gordon

Par for Founders KBS. Hole in one compared to most!!! Excellent deep flavor.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Salvatore P.

Bevuta giovanissima, la ricordo spigolosa, superspinta sul caffè ma un po’ troppo monotematica. In bottiglia da un anno e mezzo, mi sembra al top: cala un po’ il corpo, il caffè è meno arrogante, ma emerge bene la botte di Bourbon prima nascosta. 4,40.

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Bobby Geil

Pretty legit mullet beer. A bit bitter up front and delicious chocolate in the back.

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Rob Park

BS flight #2

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Pauly K

An excellent stout with an espresso flavor and a barrel aged deliciousness

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Jodi T.

Wow, is this good! Jim would absolutely hate it. Coffee times 10.....

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Tasha Naomi

Thank you Jason F. !

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Andreas Gulstad

Kaffesump, gott!!

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Paul N

Oh, wow. This is something special.

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Warren D.

Amazing as expected. Coffee is subtle, barrel there as well. Get a touch of molasses as well. Long lasting tight head with beautiful lacing. Great body. And yes! it's almost sensual! Lol😂

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DanBearPig

Bottled less than 2 months ago 08/21/21. Sooo good. Flash backs to the old days.

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