Hey there friend! Why not pull up a chair and pour yourself a tall cool glass of Dry County KBA. What’s that you say? You’re all over a nice Kentucky Bourbon Ale? Whoa partner, you got the wrong impression! The KBA here stands for Kennesaw Bourbon Ale, aged on oak chips soaked in local Georgia whiskey. Or is that whisky? I can never remember, I’m a guru of brew, not whiskey after all.

Dry County KBA is a special treat from Dry County, so much so that this Kennesaw, Georgia brewer doesn’t even have it listed on their website. It has an alcohol content of 7.5% by volume according to Stout’s Growlers where I paid $8.50 for a 32-ounce crowler.

Dry County KBA pours to a beautiful deep brown color with a thick creamy head and a rich nose of brown sugar and bourbon. A thick layer of Brussels lace forms on the sides of my glass and follows the liquid all the way to the bottom. Taking a sip, the beer has gentle toasted malts, brown sugar, fresh baked cookies, subtle fruit, toasted oak and a permeating boozy bourbon character. It finishes with a kiss of grassy hops and alcohol warmth.

Wow! A homerun!  5 Stars for me, this beer is rich and boozy and seems stronger than it really is. I could drink it again and again. And I think I will…..

And remember, try a new beer today, and drink outside the box.

*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.

(B)=Bottled

(D)=Draft

(G)=Growler



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