Ben Ziemendorf

KBS Spicy Chocolate (2023) Ziemendorf

Pretty good. Not really getting much in terms of “spicy”, so that’s a bit disappointing.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2019) Ziemendorf

Last bottle I have. It’s held up pretty well!

Highball Drifter (2022) Ziemendorf

Old fashion inspired beer #2 today. This one is super smooth and well balanced. The muddled fruit notes shine through as it warms up.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2019) Ziemendorf

Getting to be just a tad past its prime. Still very enjoyable!

Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) (2019) Ziemendorf

Day 24 of the Advent Calendar with Friends. Not quite as good as it was when it was fresh, but still damn good. I’ve missed this beer and was happy to drink one again.

4 Giants Starcatcher Haze Ziemendorf

Day 17 of the Advent Calendar with friends. A very solid offering. The citrus and hops are nicely balanced. Pretty easy drinking, as well.

The Cranfather Ziemendorf

Day 6 of the Beer Advent Calendar with friends. Not something I would normally reach for, but it was pretty good. Lots of cranberry and orange- it was pretty tart. The barrel notes did tame the tartness just enough.

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge Ziemendorf

This was my last bottle from the 2020 release. This is the best variant of KBS in my opinion, although it’s starting to trail off after 3 plus years. Had to let it warm up quite a bit for the fudge to really stand out. Still, a really good beer.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2019) Ziemendorf

The bourbon notes have mellowed over time, but still plenty of great chocolate and coffee notes on this one. Still a great beer.

Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) (2018) Ziemendorf

Found some at Woodmans a while back. Well past it’s prime, unfortunately.

Sweet Repute Ziemendorf

Day 17 of the beer exchange with friends. Boozy and a nice bit of sweetness.

Dirty Bastard (2022) Ziemendorf

Day 6 of the beer exchange with friends. Top notch Scotch ale.

Ultimate Oktoberfest Ziemendorf

My first contribution to our beer exchange. Day 2 overall. Nice malt and caramel notes come out as it warms up.

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (2020) Ziemendorf

Nice and chocolatey. The only KBS variant worth a crap.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2019) Ziemendorf

This is holding up pretty well.

Bottle Shop Series Highball Drifter Ziemendorf

This is pretty stellar.

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (2020) Ziemendorf

Backwoods Bastard (2016) Ziemendorf

French Toast Bastard Ziemendorf

Advent beer calendar day 2