Steve Gagne

KBS Chocolate Cherry (2022) Gagne

Always wary of these adjuncts as IME they usually do not improve the brew, which is the case here. Relatively light touch with the adjuncts here but they still make their presence known. Still enjoyable but due to the base beer and in spite of the rest.

Oude Geuze Boon Black Label Edition N°6 Gagne

This is exactly what I needed tonight. Better than I expected - and far better than its rating IMO. Has the sort of burnt flavor I get from 3F. Hit just right.

Classic Gueuze Gagne

First Cantillon gueuze (I believe) since Sam's gift. Wonderful!

World Wide Stout Gagne

Some bitter chocolate. Some bitter hops poking through as well. The blistering ABV pulls your attention away, though. You get a peek at the flavors up front before the effect of the alcohol kicks in. Resiny, chocolatey, roasty.

Breakfast Stout Gagne

Prominent coffee, as expected. Bready, as oatmeal stouts tend to be. I don't get much chocolate. Also some coffee grounds bitterness - could be from the hops or just cuz there's so much coffee. While well made, the overall experience is just ok.

Backwoods Bastard Gagne

Full-bodied for a scotch ale. I like scotch ales but I much prefer this big, woody version. Malt forward with a bit of malty sweetness. Complemented nicely by the wood aging.

KBS Espresso (2021) Gagne

A little rough. The combo of high IBU and coffee creates some coffee grounds bitterness. Although, not as bad as expected.

KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa (2021) Gagne

Probably my least favorite KBS variety. The adjuncts don't work together well. Glad I tried it but I will never drink it again.

Frootwood Gagne

Checked this in previously under a different vintage. This is the same vintage. Hit me totally differently this time. Not nearly as impressed. Too sweet and cherry too prominent.

Bottle Shop Series Highball Drifter Gagne

Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) (2018) Gagne

Little sweet - though not a "sweet" beer. The adjuncts blend very well. Rich and full bodied; not too syrupy for the style. Flavor on the finish isn't great and effects of the sweetness accumulates.

Frootwood (2022) Gagne

Wasn't sure what to expect. Pretty dang good. Sweetness is more malty than sugary fructose and has a nice cherry tinge. Reminds me of a Rye imperial ale I once had - which was outstanding.

KBS Hazelnut (2022) Gagne

A bit too hoppy. Not a big fan of hazelnut brews, yet I still buy/drink them. Funnily, the hops help mitigate the hazelnut effect, and vice versa. So, it could be worse.

Porter Gagne

At Ben's and Susan's Sarasota house. Had this beer again after several hundred porters and stouts. Solid.

Dirty Bastard Gagne

At Ben's and Susan's in Sarasota.

KBS Espresso Gagne

Well-balanced coffee. No hops bitterness for 70 IBU. Not syrupy for such a big beer, probably due to the hops. A well done imperial BBA.

Oude Geuze Boon à L'Ancienne - VAT 92 Mono Blend (2016) Gagne

Excellent gueuze. Love these earthy, funky brews. The single vat varieties are always interesting. The influence of the wood is clear. The hint of smokiness adds complexity. Really enjoyed.

KBS Gagne

WOB gave me this instead of the Expresso version I ordered. Kept it because it's pretty dang good.

Palo Santo Marron Gagne

A little too much hops bitterness - prevents some of the other flavors from coming through. Otherwise, a strong - and flavorful - imperial brown.

Kriek 100% Lambic Gagne

Late check-in 9/7/20 at Sam and Becky's in Columbus.

KBS Gagne

Late check-in. My birthday beer.