St. Joseph / Elkhart County Line

Sam Greenbush

To me it’s always stout season. Even on a humid evening. This one is always dark and roasted goodness.

Sam Greenbush

Probably the last of these I will have. A fantastic variant. The spice is understated in a good way with just a touch of warmth. Works so well with the base stout.

Sam Greenbush

A really nice variant. Espresso notes dominate with deep, roasty coffee. Chocolate comes in later giving a creaminess. Definitely in the upper tier of KBS variants. Buy a 4-pack or so and not a single.

Sam Greenbush

Goes well with the NFL Draft. A bit of funk on the nose but floral on the tongue. A refreshing hazy.

Sam Greenbush

Adult chocolate milk. Maple shows more as sweetness than maple. Thick and silky mouthfeel.

Sam Greenbush

Had this when new but Zach the Kitten gave me an aged bottle. Had to pop it open tonight. Some age makes it drink like an old ale like Curmudgeon. Caramel notes with boozy barrel. It’s a big beer that needs sipped. Tasty!

Sam Greenbush

This has become my favorite KBS variant because of how subtle the pepper is. It gives a touch of warmth on the edges of the tongue. Chocolate is there playing well with the base KBS.

Sam Greenbush

I am not a fan of beers with pepper. That being said, this is pretty great. The pepper is perfectly balanced with the chocolate and overall KBS base. Truthfully, I didn’t expect to like this but I’m really impressed.

Sam Greenbush

A nice sticky barleywine for playoff football. Saw another review that said dial the ginger down to a 6, and I agree. That, and some sweetness would put this at another level.

Sam Greenbush

Good one to sip while watching some playoff football. Proper glassware makes it even better. (Thanks Zach the Kitten) Don’t get as much maple but still tasty.

Sam Greenbush

Had to have the OG tonight. Loving this glassware, too. Thanks Zach the Kitten

Sam Greenbush

A barleywine on the more bitter side along the lines of Bigfoot. Barrel works well with this but isn’t overly boozy. This is a nice sipper that is a meal in a glass. Another fine beer in my hands thanks to Zach the Kitten

Sam Greenbush

This is really good. Deep coffee flavor with a touch of sweetness. Barrel is subtle and enhances the coffee and gives warmth. Many thanks to Zach the Kitten for this.

Sam Greenbush

Loaded with citrus. Bitter citrus rind throughout but ends slightly dry. This is a nice beer with a cool collaboration.

Sam Greenbush

First bottle and I was not impressed. It’s not KBS. No chocolate and roastiness we know. Blueberry is tart that mutes the usual KBS flavors. But take KBS expectations out and this is pretty good. Blueberry adds a brightness for summer stout drinking.

Sam Greenbush

Bottled in November of 2016. Certainly past it’s prime but still drinks really well. This was the epitome of what a RIS should be. It is a shame Founders got rid of it. Molasses and char.

Sam Greenbush

This is boozy chocolate milk now. Tasting good on a humid night.

Sam Greenbush

This held up well. Roasted coffee notes with some barrel heat. Nice char on the finish.

Sam Greenbush

Been sitting on this for a long time. Has a honey-like sweetness with some oxidation. Should have poured slower because a bunch of sediment poured out. Not too boozy but has a bite.

Sam Greenbush

A classic by the fire after storms rolled through.

Sam Greenbush

Both cars are washed. Sun is shining. Time to treat myself.

Sam Greenbush

Had one before and wasn’t impressed but really liking this tonight. Tons of bitter, roasted coffee with a touch of sweet. Not hot at all considering the abv.