Uinta - Sea Legs

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A barrel aged porter

The wood from the barrel aging is really strong. Very dry and oaky. Pretty easy drinking, but not superb. It's not bad, not great. I wouldn't get it again, but wouldn't turn down a glass (if anyone wants to pay $12 for the bottle for me!).

Evolution - Menagerie # 8

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High carbonation that still didn't really die off even after an hour or so. Carbonation initially masked a lot of the flavor. The wine barrels definitely left their mark. I'm not sure I'd really be able to identify the base beer if it wasn't on the bottle (belgian dark ale). Moderately to really sweet. The aftertaste is like a watered down red wine. Nice enough, but I think I liked the Victory porter aged in wine barrels a lot better (and it was about $4 cheaper too). 

Goose Island - Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout

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Previously Reviewed

This time around the coffee is a little more muted. Its definitely there, but I think I like the normal Bourbon County Stout better just because its cheaper. 

Great Lakes - Blackout Stout (2011/2012)

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Previously Reviewed Here

Bitterness seems to have fallen off a lot. Chocolate and a hint of coffee are still there. This is decent. Nothing great. I'd drink it fresh if I got another 4 pack. 

Founders - Imperial Stout (2010/2011)

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Still has a slightly ashy smell. At this point, its not really bitter. Lots of chocolate. Seems thinner than I remembered. Nothing special now, maybe should have drank it last year?

The 2010/2011 Reviewed in 2012