First sample was with a meal, and it was pretty good, so I bought more.
This last go around was without food and it tasted harsh & unrefined.
Conclusion: I'm not built for most imperial stouts.
We have two of the four Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts you sent.
Waiting for the next eating competition to drink those.
14.7 ABV with their extremely forward Bourbon flavor is torture to get down. Maybe we need a lesson on drinking Imperial Stouts?