The Chophouse Brewery is the go-to place in downtown Denver for a great slab of steak. Located in the heart of Lodo, they have a solid collection of brews ranging from pilsners to dry stouts. I went in search of their Wild Turkey bourbon barrel aged stout that was recommend to me by Mallen.

The Chophouse serves this stout in a beautiful stemmed snifter and it was black as motor oil. It had an average sized dark-brown head that showed perfect lacing throughout. Incredible presentation!

The nose was unexpectedly subtle, but held distinct notes of chocolate, molasses and of course bourbon, but it was not boozy.

I was desperate to taste this beer because it looked so damn good! The initial taste was a doozy. A tart, smokey, oakey bourbon with a silky smooth milky stout rounding it out. There was a raisin finish that reminded me of some of my favorite barley wines. I’ve had bourbon barrel aged stouts before, but none so smooth and none that held onto the original characteristics of the stout. This beer is a perfect 10 in my book. Seek this beer out, it will definitely be worth the trip.

Serving Type: Draft in a large brandy snifter

ABV: ?%

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Well, I just reviewed the 11th anniversary, so what better way to follow than with the 12th anniversary.

This sucker looks badass. Black, like tar, with a chocolate head on top. The aroma is rich and malty with a definite dark chocolate note. No hop presence noted.

The taste is divine. Malty richness with a smooth chocolate body, backed by a solid bitterness - all combined into something not unlike carbonated chocolate milk. No, not yoohoo. Think Godiva chocolate milk. There may be a bit of a hop characteristic, but it blends so well with the bitter chocolate that it is hard to tell. I agree with fellow taster Josey that this one would definitely improve with some cellar time. It would likely grow smoother and even more drinkable.

While this beer may not be groundbreaking, it is definitely a fine pick and easily worthy of a spot within the Stone Allstar Lineup.

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