T.J. Bandla

Upstate NY

Checkins

76

General rating

4.28

 
4.25

about 1 year ago

 

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2019) Bandla

Can’t help but feel lucky. I thought this might’ve faded completely away but chocolate and coffee are still present. 

4.0

over 1 year ago

 

Citrus Squall Bandla

Like a fruitier seaquench. Not bad.

3.75

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

over 1 year ago

 

French Toast Bastard 2023 Bandla

End of the Marching Band season medicine….

4.25

over 1 year ago

 

Breakfast Stout Bandla

Untappd says that I last had this in 2016. Is that possible? If so, then I’m dumb. I had forgotten just how lovely a coffee stout this is. No frills, just a great tasting beer.

5.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

over 1 year ago

 

French Toast Bastard (Barrel Aged Series 2022) Bandla

Still a little heat, even after sitting in the cellar for a year. Maple/cinnamon still present. Keeping my last bottle to do a side by side with this year’s version.

4.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

over 1 year ago

 

KBS Espresso (2019) Bandla

Holding up nicely

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

almost 2 years ago

 

Catchy Chorus Bandla

Bitter enough.

4.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Lazy Luau Bandla

As advertised

4.0

almost 2 years ago

 
3.75

almost 2 years ago

 
3.25

almost 2 years ago

 

Utopias Barrel-Aged 120 Minute IPA Bandla

Obviously hot at 17%, yet still smoother than expected. Definitely need to buy some to put in the cellar. 

4.5

about 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Sweet Repute Bandla

The rest will sit in the cellar for a while.

4.0

over 2 years ago

 
4.25

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Wake Up World Wide Stout Bandla

Lots of coffee up front, followed by the maple/oat milk sweetness (luckily, not TOO sweet). Nice spin on WWS.

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

French Toast Bastard Bandla

2022 vintage. Delish.

4.75

over 2 years ago

 
3.5

over 2 years ago

 

Ultimate Oktoberfest Bandla

Ok. The barrel overtakes any real Marzen flavor that you would be looking for. That being said, it is a tasty bourbon barrel aged beer. Pretty significant heat - might let this sit for a little bit before I open the next one.

3.75

almost 3 years ago

 

World Wide Stout (2016) Bandla

Post rehearsal medicine

4.75

about 3 years ago

 
4.25

about 3 years ago

 
4.0

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 
5.0

over 3 years ago

 

Utopias Barrel - Aged World Wide Stout (2021) Bandla

Post-Elementary Music Concert medicine…

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.75

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Big Luscious (2020) Bandla

A victim of unintentional aging…

3.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

over 3 years ago

 
4.25

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

almost 4 years ago

 

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2018) Bandla

‘Twas the night before the first day of school….

4.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

almost 4 years ago

 

Bottle Shop Series Highball Drifter Bandla

What saves this, is the orange peel.

3.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

about 4 years ago

 

Nemesis (2021) Bandla

Some styles don’t need extra hops. Going to age the rest & see if these hops mellow out some. Doesn’t really drink like a barleywine.

2.75

about 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Blushing Monk (2020) Bandla

Always happy to have this beer. Raspberry Jam!

4.25

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 

KBS Espresso (2020) Bandla

Good beer to pair with the lightly falling snow.

4.5

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Imperial Stout (2016) Bandla

Still very nice.

5.0

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 
4.0

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Curmudgeon’s Better Half (2018) Bandla

Drinking amazingly right now.

4.75

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Big Luscious (2020) Bandla

Definitely less sweet than previous versions (this is a good thing). Raspberry & a hint of dark chocolate. Roasty finish brings it together. Nice.

4.25

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

over 4 years ago

 
4.75

almost 5 years ago

 
4.5

almost 5 years ago

 
4.25

almost 5 years ago

 

Marvelroast Bandla

This is VERY good

4.25

almost 5 years ago

 
4.25

almost 5 years ago

 
5.0

almost 5 years ago