Barley Island Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout

Brewed by Barley Island Brewing
Style: Imperial Stout
Noblesville, Indiana USA

A Mes rate. Bottle. Huuuge thanks to Grant.
Bought from the brewery itself. Can’t believe I’m adding a US beer. But add it I must according to Grant. Black brown with a thin tan film. Huge chocolate, huge bourbon, hugely complex malt but you know what? This has so much finesse it’s unreal. I’m litterally blown away. The balance is utterly superb. NOTHING is even close to being overdone. I am really not used to this in US beers. As an Englishman, this is perfect. Vanilla, liquorice, some peat, earth, wow. This is brilliant. Huge yet cuddly and cute. Big bourbon finish but again it’s done SO WELL. Bloody excellent. Thanks so much to Grant for this very rare, very special treat.