I liked this year's BC Stout over last year's version. Was a little bit smoother, but still had the "boozyness" to it that I like. There have been a few bourbon stouts I've had that taste way too much like straight alcohol and not as smooth as a good bourbon. Yeti is good, but I don't think it compares to BC Stout.
Also, I've learned to throw out the ABV numbers. When I first got into craft, I always figured higher was better. I've had a ton of craft from the lightest of lights in the 4.0 ABV range up to the Sam Adams Utopias and imported Barley Wines (28-60 ABV) and I can honestly say that my favorites range from 6-12, but most fall into the 7-9 category.
I just took another trip up to Vermont to get more Heady Topper, but I couldn't find any the weekend of Thanksgiving. It really sucks that they don't have a retail outlet anymore, and hopefully on my next trip up there, the new retail operation will be open. Still, the Prohibition Pig in downtown Waterbury, VT is a damn good bar.
If you ever find yourself with too much HT let me know!
