Kona Bourbon Barrel Aged Da Grind Buzz Kona Coffee Imperial Stout

Name: BA de Grind
Date: 12/01/2006
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, Strong Ale Fest

black, nice tan head, nice lace, soft roasted aroma, super creamy velvet body, very rich flavor with lots of coffee and roasted malts, nice chocolate and vanilla, only a hint of whisky,

Aroma: 8/10; Appearance: 10/10; Flavor: 9/10; Palate: 10/10; Overall: 19/20
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Drinkability: 10/10
Score: ****/4

On tap at the 10th Annual San Diego Strong Ale Festival: Pours an opaque black with a nicely-lacing dense frothy dark tan head. Aroma is reminiscent of maple-syrup on waffles with a touch of burnt toast and coffee beans. Body starts sweet, viscous and caramely with some chocolate cookie dough and molten espresso beans. Has a smooth, slightly warming dark chocolate finish with a touch of vanilla bourbon. Nicely balanced, complex and enjoyable.

Yay this one’s finally up! :) Had it at the Strong Ale SD Fest at PP in December. Lots of kona coffee, lots of dark chocoalte, and a hint of some coconut oil or pineapple. fruity light hints, all tropical. smells a lot like chocolate tanning lotion. damn good.

10th Annual SD Strong Ale Fest: Part of the connoisseur tasting. Very dark brown color with a creamy tan head. Big vanilla aroma with creamy coffee and bourbon. Creamy smooth coffee flavors with bourbon, vanilla and roasted malt. Roasted coffee bitter finish.