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From The Cellar: New Glarus Unplugged Enigma 2010

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New Glarus says:

“A complex and intriguing original. The mystery began with wild yeast spontaneously fermenting a rich treasure of malted barley and cherries. Unlined Oak casks breathe deep vanilla hues and chords of smoke into this sour brown ale. Our Master Brewer has forged a smooth garnet tapestry that defies description. Wander off [...]

Review: Atwater VJ Black 2011

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Atwater says:

“A huge Imperial Stout based on our best seller. Thick, Black as Tar and Brewed with 6 different malts and Barley flakes and Magnum Hops. The rest is a secret.”

Atwater VJ Black Russian Imperial Stout, 11% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

 RYAN: I have had an up and down relationship with [...]

Adventures In CellarSitting Review: Founders Devil Dancer 2009

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Founders says:

“When you dance with the Devil the Devil don’t change. You do. Massive in complexity, the huge malt character balances the insane amount of alphas used to create it. At an incredible 112 IBU’s it’s dry-hopped with a combination of ten hop varieties. This one can age with the best of them.”

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From The Cellar: Short's Mystery Stout 2010

Short’s says:

Imperial Oatmeal Stout with cocoa and molasses. It possesses rare flavor combination’s which can overload even the most experienced beer connoisseur.

Short’s Mystery Stout Imperial Stout, 10.8% ABV

Sayeth the Guys:

(EDITORS NOTE: This beer was puchased in January of 2010 and first reviewed in April of 2010.  Two bottles [...]

From the Cellar: Central Waters’ Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout 2010 & 2011

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Central Waters’ “Brewers Reserve” Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout Imperial Stout, ABV 10%

Sayeth the Guys:

KARL: …or “CWBBACS” for short.

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From The Cellar: Goose Island Bourbon County Stout 5 Year Vertical 2006-2010

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Goose Island says:

Brewed in honor of the 1000th batch at our original Clybourn brewpub. A liquid as dark and dense as a black hole with thick foam the color of a bourbon barrel. The nose is an intense mix of charred oak, chocolate, vanilla, caramel and smoke. One sip has more [...]

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