Well the batch I brewed up is only about 4.5 weeks in the bottle but it is great already. Hands down one of the best beers I've brewed. Mine pours very dark, almost entirely opaque, with a very thick, dark brown head (I tried to capture the colors with crappy lighting and a cheap cell phone camera but it doesn't do it justice).





I don't have my actual tasting notes with me but the smell is rich and complex, all malty and a bit of chocolate. The taste is surprisingly well balanced for 4.5 weeks. Everything seems to work together. I'd say chocolate is the most prominent and discernible flavor but it really melds well with the bourbon and vanilla flavors. In mine the vanilla is less pronounced than I'd like but really I knew that before I bottled and was just impatient. In any case, "chewing on this brew" is a perfect description. The mouthfeel is full and chewy. I'll definitely be making this one every fall/winter. Thanks Denny! Next I'm on to your Wry Smile.

EDIT: Man, these threads are getting damn confusing. I guess this is the one Denny does not post in? I can't remember which is which when they show up in "New Posts". Guess I'll double post.