On tap at Ambulance, fudgy brown chocolate syruping, milk-sugared coffee respite and daubed marshmallow fluff outdo candied pecan sweetness riding above honeyed Graham Cracker base. Mild bourbon presence subsides as tertiary black cherry, vanilla, toffee, praline and almond illusions add depth to decadent pastry stout.
On tap at Kitchen & Beer Bar, decadent bourbon-aged stout (with hefty 19.5% ABV) layers dry burgundy-bourbon-port tenacity with leathery oaken cherry tannins, lightly vinous Muscat grape must and wood-seared molasses bittering as well as cinnamon-toasted anise syruping above dark chocolate spicing, picking up tertiary dark cherry, purple grape and stewed fig nips.
Soothingly elegant Basil Hayden bourbon barreled stout discharges sweet burgundy, dry rye whiskey and English barleywine sumptuousness for syrupy dark chocolate base. Dried fruited black cherry, raisin and date illusions plus molasses-smoked oats sugaring add further splendor to boozy mocha-whiskeyed warmth.
Templeton rye barrel aging adds lingered whiskey warmth and oaken vanilla tenacity to smoked molasses oats-backed rye chocolate malting, softening by the dried fruit-licked finish, where subtle prune, raisin and dark cherry illusions subtly pervade its peaty rye caramelization.
On tap at Kitchen & Beer Bar, dry bourbon-aged Imperial Stout guides burgundy, port and sherry wining thru dark chocolate-syruped oaken vanilla tannins, leaving pudding skin crust on the tongue. In the recess, dark cherry, stewed prune and green raisin approach gentle Henry Mc Kenna Irish bourbon influence.
On tap at Taphouse 15, smoothly creamed barrel aged full body brings bittersweet Madagascar and Tahitian vanilla bean plus mild coconut toasting to fudgy brown chocolate base, picking up milk-sugared coffee, espresso and cappuccino illusions as well as bourbonized black cherry, prune and plum daubs. Lusciously silken mocha vanilla finish resonates.
On tap at Taphouse 15, luxurious barrel-aged stout blends Brandy Barrel Barleywine, Parabola Autumn Edition, Stickee Monkee Quad, Tequila Barrel Merkin Stout and Whiskey Barrel Wheat Wine for debonair 25th anniversary celebrator. Richly creamed dark chocolate syruping drapes bourbon vanilla sweetness, brandied sherry wining, cedar-burnt almond nuttiness, rummy molasses sugaring, caramel toffee fudging and honey-toasted tequila whims. Leathery oaken dryness sits way back, trying desperately to contrast its sweet sticky brandied mocha interior.
Luxurious bourbon vanilla sweetness joins dry whiskey-rye barrel aging in fudgy dark chocolate setting that’s smoother than rich. Wood-burnt hop char bittering secures dewy whiskey bent as tertiary brandy, port and anise illusions flutter.
On tap at Taphouse 15, fine bourbon-aged pastry stout invites luscious bourbon vanilla sweetness to brown chocolate syruping informing its sturdy PB&J ambition. Salted peanuts meet jellied Concord grapes in bourbon chocolate-vanilla rampage, leaving slight wood-seared black cherry illusions and possible nutmeg/frankincense nips in distance.
On tap at Taphouse 15, decadent oak-aged stout brings luscious bourbon vanilla sweetness to pecan-glazed coconut toasting and brown chocolate sugaring as pudding crust top settles. Nutty chocolate vanilla creaming gains burnt caramel and candied molasses riffs as well as pureed black cherry snips.
Well integrated though a bit thin considering precious bourbon influence and overly phenolic lemony hop pop. Mellow vanilla-creamed white chocolate entry given subtle bourbon sweetness, rum-caked powdered sugaring and delicate milk-sugared coffee smidge as mild lemon wedging contrasts sweet mocha dirge.
Outstandingly elegant full-bodied stout blended with Elijah Craig bourbon whiskey and conditioned on Ugandan, Mexican and Comoros vanilla beans retains velvety dark chocolate syruping. Bittersweet cocoa nibs influence enriches bourbon vanilla, brandy and burgundy serenity above honeyed Graham Cracker base. Subtle cafe latte, cinnamon coffee, gingerbread coffee, granola and grape nut pleasantries penetrate chocolate-vanilla surface. Highly recommended.
