Joel Raff

Checkins

10

General rating

4.2

 

Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) Raff

The maple syrup sweetness is spot on, serving as the perfect counterbalance to the roasty coffee and bitter chocolate. Quite smooth with mild bourbon notes, like the oh so pleasant sax melodies of one Kenny G.

4.5

over 1 year ago

 

World Wide Stout Raff

Wow! Such intense flavors in the form of a smooth and malty sipper. In spite of the unholy ABV, there is limited heat. A work of art.

4.5

over 1 year ago

 

KBS Blueberry Raff

Handfuls of blueberry in this swill. Coffee, chocolate, and bourbon are all present in the background.

3.75

almost 2 years ago

 
4.25

almost 3 years ago

 

KBS Espresso Raff

Loads of coffee with a nice dose of buttery whiskey. A touch of sweetness would take things to the next level - that is, if you like sugar in your coffee.

4.25

about 3 years ago

 

KBS Hazelnut (2022) Raff

The hazelnut is spot on. Base stout is roasty and bitter - could use a touch of sweetness.

4.0

about 3 years ago

 

Utopias Barrel - Aged World Wide Stout (2021) Raff

No adjuncts with this one, folks. Simply a delicious stout aged in bourbon barrels. The stout is roasty & sweet with a touch of raisin tartness on the tail. The whiskey wins the show in ABV, nose, heat, & flavor.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
3.5

almost 4 years ago

 

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge Raff

A definite dessert stout that satisfies the sweet tooth. The carbonation is quite well balanced with the smoothness, which I am down with. The maple adds some sweetness and complements the coffee action. Well put together.

4.5

about 4 years ago

 

KBS Raff

Well balanced. Chocolatey, semi-sweet, and boozy. The bourbon and oak barrel minimize the strength of the coffee flavor, which is overly dominate in their flagship breakfast stout. Overall, a solid brew.

4.25

over 4 years ago