I went to the Hawthorne's Dark Horse Brewing Company event with the goal of trying one specific beer. Considering I only had time for one drink, this plan worked out pretty well. Even better was that the beer I wanted to try, Bourbon-Barrel Aged Plead the 5th, was surprisingly still flowing when I arrived. This barrel-aged Imperial Stout was a glass of pure deliciousness! Waves of soothing bourbon heat were soon joined with a mouthful of chocolate, oak and warm vanilla. Almost tasting similar at times to the qualities of a whiskey-soaked brownie or a slice of dense, chocolate cake. The heavy bourbon presence provided a strong base of flavor but never came off as too boozy or overwhelming. From the first sip until the final drop, this was just an outstanding beer. Bourbon-Barrel Aged Plead the 5th will definitely be added to my list as one of the top barrel-aged stouts around.
http://hawthornecafe.com/
http://www.darkhorsebrewery.com/
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