This beer was aged for almost a year in 18 year old bourbon casks from Kentucky to create Black Gold. This extented aging presents hints of vanilla and allows the stout to pick up flavors of oak.

GOLD MEDAL 2010 WORLD BEER CUP It's a premium dark lager, for sure, but it's totally drinkable. Crack one open and you'll see: Not every dark beer has to drink like a meal. Have a good session.

GOLD MEDAL 2009 GABF INTERNATIONAL PILSNER CATEGORY. Pale golden color. Robustly fruity dried apricot, peach, toast, & earthy hop aromas. Finishes with a toasty earthy fade of citrus & bitter hops.

GOLD MEDAL 2011 BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE. Deep reddish hue; medium-bodied; very smoky, roasted aromas; flavors follow from the aromas with heavily smoked, burnt-malt accents.

90 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. This IPA is thirst quenching, with a pronounced citrus flavor and a full malty body. 6% ABV.