James Paul

World Wide Stout - Bourbon Barrel Aged (2019) Paul

When the wife's Niners make the Super Bowl, you find a big beer for her. This exceeded my expectations. The barley is exquisite in the body. The barrel and chocolate interact like best friends. All day I could sip this.

Kriek Boon (2022) Paul

The hot tub is back in operation after the 20-year old pump died. Much needed after the labour today. This is delicious with solid cheery throughout, and just a hint of cough syrup. Funk is slight and balances the sweet/tart.

Dirty Bastard (2023) Paul

A light molasses bite to this one. Fresh Rye.

The Headless Gourdsman Paul

Boozy and sweet cinnamon and pumpkin guts. And the Maple works very nicely. Thank you, Egan!

KBS Blueberry Paul

For a big biueberry guy, I am impressed with the blueberry and chocolate balance. Thank you, Raburn.

Backwoods Bastard (2023) Paul

Thank you, Matty Ice!

Backwoods Bastard (2019) Paul

Our last Founders, for good.

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (2022) Paul

Some delicious fudge action here, and the barrel is prominent, but not selfish. Thanks for a lovely afternoon, Hamiltons!

Black (2012) Paul

Oh man, found this at the back of my Stout fridge. Gone a little tart but the guts are still solid. Ashy and charred.

Raison D'Extra (2018) Paul

A ridiculously loaded Belgian Brown with heaps of raisins. Sweet Belgian boozy dark fruits and a clean finish. Cheers to Chuck H., as this reminds me of you!

Backwoods Bastard (2017) Paul

Have to get these Founders' beers out. This is fully alive six years out.

All Day West Coast Paul

LCI: Before Dave Matthews. Crushable.

120 Minute IPA (2018) Paul

This is still holding up well. Light. Brown sugar and a hint of spice.

Más Agave Grapefruit Paul

A nice change from the stouts. Sweet and salty!

French Toast Bastard (Barrel Aged Series 2022) Paul

Damn near spot on. Thank you, Matty Ice!

KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa Paul

I want more cinnamon! DOLPHINS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS!* *And I know we'll get smoked next week but it is still great for the team.

Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) (2019) Paul

Our last CBS and it delivers at a stressful time in Dolphins' waters. This beer won't get better so drink up (Ironside-looking at you)! Maple is slightly muted, barrel is elevated. Come on 🐬s!

Kentucky Bourbon Stout (KBS) (2021) Paul

In honour of our good friend Hop D. 's birthday yesterday, I pulled this gem that is prime right now. Had my 4K unique in Boston with Gary, a vintage of this one. Cheers, Gary!

Más Agave Clásica Grapefruit (2022) Paul

Zesty and lightly tart with a tequila kicker. Very nice. Thanks, Jordan!

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2019) Paul

Dan C. Recommended drinking these older ones now. He was right. Found one and knew it must be drunk! A shadow of itself but still damn good.

Kbs the Original Barrel Aged Paul

It's the (barrel) wood that makes it good. 12%? Hidden fo'sho!

KBS Hazelnut (2022) Paul

Earlier: Sweet hazelnuts and decent barrel. Better on tap.

120 Minute Ipa (2022) Paul

When at DFH, you just have to order one. A sipping masterpiece! Even better enjoyed with conversation with Chuck H. and Amy!

Hazy-O! Paul

Creamy and significantly too drinkable. Seeing Chuck and Amy again after three years!

90 Minute Imperial IPA Paul

I missed this malty classic!

KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa Paul

BFLN : A cinnamon ride with a hefty touch of cocoa and soft vanilla. Len and Dolly know what they're doing. Thanks, B!

KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa (2021) Paul

Cinnamon dust and cacao nibs envelop the influence of the barrel right up to the finish, where it pops out for a quick chat. I'm a sucker for cinnamon so I am satisfied. Paired with a Jordan breakfast special.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2020) Paul

Coffee, charred chocolate, and barrel that lingers at the end. The OG and best.

KBS Hazelnut Paul

Getting fairly strong hazelnut here, with hints of the barrel. Thought it might be too sweet, but it pulls back at the end with a slight boozy kick.

B.A. Black Biscuit Paul

Fantastic ageing on this. The Maple is smashingly good! Molasses let's you know the style, too.

Proper Pale Paul

$3 pint after Chelsea lose in the shootout. Not Hazy, crisp, and a little bitter. Azacca was the third hop, so it thankfully takes a back seat!

KBS Espresso (2021) Paul

Fudge and coffee! Delicious and dangerous. Thank you, GnC.

Kentucky Bourbon Stout (KBS) (2021) Paul

Another banger of a vintage! Chocolate shines here. Feels like 9pm, but it's not! Bonus.

KBS Espresso (2020) Paul

Love the coffee flavour on this. Light barrel and oak and sweetness. Well balanced deliciousness.

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (2020) Paul

Jam packed with fudge and a Maple backer. An expert dessert beer!

Panther Cub (2021) Paul

Still fantastic! Plenty of chocolate enveloping the maple maltiness of this one. Yes.

Panther Cub Paul

Soft booze behind a front of chocolate, maple, and vanilla.

KBS Espresso (2020) Paul

This is a happy man! Victory over Germany and another curse broken. Time for a beautiful Stout loaded with Coffee and barrel. So smooth! Well done, ENGLAND!