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A gift of one (1) 4-pack of a Marshal Zhukov’s Imperial Stout variant in cans to each El Catador Club member

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Mmm, Leon....or Cognac Church on a Hill :eek:

Beer Name: Apple Brandy Barrel-Aged Cyclopaedia
Style: Apple Brandy Barrel-aged Barleywine-style Ale
Date Launched: May 2018
Availability: One-off, draught and 750 mL bottles, El Catador Club exclusive
ABV: 12.2%
IBU: 42
Specialty Ingredients: Apple Brandy barrels

Jesus, Mary and Joseph my prayers have been answered.
 
If I had to guess, this is a Rum BA Zhukov? If so, I’ll lose my pants. Had a pour of it at DLD 2013 and remember it being one of the greatest things I’ve ever tasted.
...or a pastry stout based on the dig at AC in the description (albeit in a joking fashion).
 
I really don't understand how angry chair is selling these undrinkably sweet beers.

Because some of them are amazing. The Imperial German Chocolate Cupcake I had in the taproom after the hordes had left after Huna Day weekend was the best beer I had all week. Sweet enough to give me the shakes. I had two. Wish I could have had more!
 
Bottle #7 dropped. No adjuncts listed but here is the

Tasting Notes: Fudge, S'mores, café au lait and molasses aromas leap out of the glass and mingle with oak and bourbon on the nose of this confectionary creation. Viscous and full on the palate, flavors of espresso, milk chocolate, raisin pudding and tiramisu compete for attention with a pronounced bourbon spice while wood tannins and moderate carbonation cut through the sweetness of the beer and leave vanilla and dark chocolate to linger on the tongue.
 

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