I'm always excited when I get a beer in a corked 25.4 ounce bottle. Not only does it bring back fond memories of other delectable beers, like Brooklyn Brewery's Local Number 1, but it's also just fun and sophisticated-feeling to pop open a bottle of beer. Having already thoroughly enjoyed Sierra Nevada's 30th Anniversary Fritz and Ken's Stout, I had high expectations for the 30th Anniversary Jack and Ken's Black Barleywine Ale. The brew did not disappoint.
The barleywine is nearly black and produces a thick, creamy head. My first sip inspired the comment, "holy shit, this tastes like a stout." Jack and Ken's Ale is super smooth and grainy sweet with a slight alcohol finish (which shouldn't be a surprise given its 10.2% ABV). It definitely tastes more like a barleywine as it warms, but it retains that stouty roast chocolate undertone in its flavor assault.
In summary, this beer is yummy. Quit pinching pennies and drop the $10 to buy a bottle of this and another $10 for the Fritz and Ken's Stout, if you can still find it.
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