The bulletin I got from the co-op the other day was good news indeed. A couple of arrivals that I am excited about. The annual release of Deschutes “The Abyss” and the Boise debut (as far as I know) of Goose Island “Bourbon County Stout” The latter is one of the best beers I have ever tasted. Had it one time in June of 2006, and I can’t wait to pick one of these up and see if it is as good as i am remembering. These would be an excellent choice to cellar for a year or 3.
The Abyss is very good as well and I still have a few from the last couple of years in my “cellar”. Compared to other highly rated imperial stouts, this one is quite sharp bitter and char-coaly. I’ll get a few of this years as well to save. It’s fun to bust out 3 different “editions” of the same beer and compare what age has done to each. I will have to look into a way to post my cellar inventory on this blog somehow.
