Brandon Skluzacek

KBS Espresso Skluzacek

Holding my rating. Good, but not knocking my socks off. There's Booze in there....

Utopias Barrel - Aged World Wide Stout (2021) Skluzacek

56F N: BCBS? P: Thin, Tannic - like red wine, Boozy. F: Dry, Nutty(s) Very different from the last time that I had it.

Curmudgeon’s Better Half (2018) Skluzacek

Tasting it at 62F. She's a little hot/ Boozy/ Strong at that temp. Still drinking fine, though. Today's rating 4.25.

KBS Blueberry Skluzacek

It's Syrupy (and not in a good way). Yes, blueberry is there, but I feel that it's a bit artificial. I can't taste any of the barrel, so I'm not really sure where the barrel aged profile is coming from.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2020) Skluzacek

N: 🤷‍♂️ (sucky) P: Coffee, Chocolate, Thin. F: Coffee, Warming. Maybe this just isn't really my type of beer. I don't agree with the global rating. Don't let it warm - it's not good warm.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2014) Skluzacek

9 years old. N: Oxidized, Coffee. P: Cherry, Roasty, thinner than the 2012. Definitely not bad for as old as it is. Certainly not a drain pour. Today's rating 3.75.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2012) Skluzacek

11 years old. N: Freezer burnt peppers, oxidized. P: Better than I thought. Still a bit oxidized, but I think I might finish this tipple (instead of drain pouring). Today's rating 3.75+.

Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) (2019) Skluzacek

Coffee, Syrupy Toffee, Maple Syrup - it's still holding up.

120 Minute IPA (2017) Skluzacek

Very nice.

KBS Espresso (2020) Skluzacek

40F - 55F N: Coffee. P: Coffee, Thin, Boozy(s), Licorice(s) F: Bitter Dark Chocolate, Warming. It's ok.

Nemesis (2009) Skluzacek

No carbonation. Not good. Not even going to comment. Aromatic drain pour.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2016) 12.4% Skluzacek

Nose: Oxidized(s), Coffee. Palate: Thin, Stale Coffee - probably a little oxidized. Finish: meh..... Not rating.

Backwoods Bastard (2016) Skluzacek

Nose: Dark Fruit, something kinda off in my opinion (Jason doesn't agree - he really liked the nose, but I think he's kinda drunk). Palate: Light Mouthfeel, Dark Fruit(s), Caramel(s). Finish: Dry, Bitter(s). Today's rating: 4.00.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2013) Skluzacek

47F Pitch Black, very little carbonation. Nose: Oxidation (s), Coffee. Palate: Thin, Coffee (s), Chocolate (s), Black Licorice (more prominent than the other profiles), some Oxidation. Finish: Chocolate Bitterness, Oxidation (s). Today's rating 3.75. 9YO

4 Giants Hazy IPA Skluzacek

Thanks, Jason! There's two more in the walk in cooler. Who wants to try one?

KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa Skluzacek

Nose:Coffee, Cinnamon.Palate:Thin, Roasty, Coffee, Bitter Chocolate, Cinnamon.Finish:Bitter Chocolate, Cinnamon, Dry.Not really getting any vanilla.Definitely not sweet.It's not a 4.50 anymore-I'm wondering if it ever really was. I'd give it a 4 today.

Hazy-O! Skluzacek

Pretty good. Finishes dry, but watery.

Kentucky Bourbon Stout (KBS) (2021) Skluzacek

Maybe a little thin?

Nitro Rübæus Skluzacek

It's good. I feel like the nitro is accenting the tartness. Almost tastes like cranberries.

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (2020) Skluzacek

Curmudgeon’s Better Half (2018) Skluzacek

Great beer. This is what I believe an Old Ale should be. Visual - not terribly dark. Sweet, dark fruit - raisin forward. Maybe a bit boozy. Just a hint of bitterness - maybe from the molasses? Great beer. If the bitterness were a bit more subtle I'd go 5.

120 Minute IPA (2017) Skluzacek

As you can see, lots of floaties. It's still very strong, but the booziness is subsiding. Am I getting a hint of sherry? I reported some fruitiness last time, but I'm not sure about that - that's why I'm going with sherry. 3 sips and my tongue is numb.