Stoutimus Maximus

This is a blog about music right?... well I could not help myself but shed some light on a beautiful brew that I have enjoyed a few times this past year.

I enjoy wonderfully crafted beer from various countries on our earth, and the many micro-breweries across America. It has become a bit of a hobby of mine to investigate the various artworks of beer created, and I feel compelled to spread the joy on the following beer:

BBC (Bluegrass Brewing Company) 'Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout'.

The BBC is a brewery located in the great land of Kentucky (Louisville to be exact). They, like many others, specialize in crafting various brews from ales, to porters, and to stouts. Most of their beers are enjoyable, but this concoction is exceptional. I will say this going forward... if you dislike stouts then don't try this beer... however, if you enjoy the darker, deeper, and thicker mystery of 'the stout' then like Lil' Wayne once stated: 'drop it like its hot'.

I'll break this little ditty down for you as such:
Appearance, Aroma, Taste (Start,Middle,Finish), and Tunes

Quick Beer Bio: 60-day aged stout in bourbon oak barrels, 8% abv, slight sediment (but adds to taste), traditional packaged 12oz bottles

Appearance: At first glance this brew-ha is dark-brown/black like most delicious stouts should be. However, moving the glass into the light shows some hidden shimmers of amber and red colors which I believe to be a result of the oak barrels. This brew is aesthetically pleasing.
Aroma: Strong smells of roasted barely and hops (obviously) but the fun in this brew is the slight smokey-oak scents birthed from the oak barrels, and of course, bourbon flare baby.
Taste: Start-- The first taste in this epic brew is full of oak and barely. The oak is not overpowering as you may think it would be, but rather a stimulator for the taste buds. The oak encourages the drinker to continue on in his/her indulgence. As you continue to the Middle of this drink you will experience some spikes of caramel and vanilla flavor. The vanilla is much more hidden then the caramel, but they are both there and will caress your taste buds. As you move towards the Finish, in both your sips and the beer, the bourbon from the oak barrels comes to life. Kentucky bourbon, in itself, is very delightful so you can imagine the effect it has on a beer. The bourbon flavors, much like the oak, are enjoyable but not overbearing.
Tunes: For a little mug of folky-bluegrassy-indie rock I suggest enjoying this stout while listening to The Everybodyfields. Their fresh style melds well with the fine bourbon represented by this Dixie treat.

So there it is... I had to share this joy with all of you. If you can find this masterpiece in your local area then I suggest you picking up a bottle. It is most definitely worth the time and the money. Enjoy.