Zipline Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout (THE Stout)

Russian Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels. What could be better? Nothing's better on a cold Nebraska evening than a Nebraska-brewed black beauty. THE Stout pours midnight black...I swear it looked like an oil well had snuck into the brewery. The head is negligible, hah! who needs it anyway? The ABV is a respectable 13.8%, which imparts a comfortable alcohol heat, releasing the bourbon flavor as well. It's smooth and creamy, and very complex. Chocolate, black cherry, figs, molasses, a teeny hint of oak, and vanilla all compete for attention...but they're gentlemen about it, not brawlers. 9.5/10 on the IGB stout scale.