Attending Goose Islands Bourbon County Stout Making a Variant (in October I know late posting this) but was able to try BCS unaged which was very interesting to see the changes the barell made, as we were able to taste both side by side. If you have the chance I recommend this class. The brewers...
To get the great bourbon flavor i aged 1 year in a corney keg with oak cubes (that were soaked in bourbon) AND added about 6 oz of bourbon.
Easily one i my best beers made and very similar to BCS
This originally started as a contest for a local brewery to create a "Midwest IPA" This beer came in second place in the contest and has become one of my favorites. Not too bitter and a ton of hop aroma with a small hint of cherry.
After primary fermentation I added 32 oz of Montmorency...