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

Firestone Walker - 16th Anniversary Ale

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This is nice enough. Very drinkable. Maybe a hint of the tequila barrels in the aroma. Its not exactly an imperial stout, but I'm not quite sure what to call it. Thin, not dominated by roasted malts, but there are chocolate notes there. Barrel aging definitely comes through. Certainly good, but I wouldn't get it again for ~$20 it cost. 

Alesmith - Grand Cru

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Its a belgian dark ale for sure. Super sweet. A hint of fruity esters. Decent. 

Alesmith - Old Numbskull

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Pretty enjoyable. Very malty & brown sugar flavors . Citrusy hops are there. Very drinkable considering the 11% abv. Very good, but again, you have to beat Bigfoot for the $ value which this doesn't.