In a blind tasting by BJCP trained experts, this beer rated

93

Firestone Walker Brewing Co XXVIII Anniversary Ale
“Spicy and caramelly with licorice notes in the aroma. Dry leathery caramel, fig, fruity pear esters. Lightly roasted coffee, some cooked sugar. Smooth, aged rye-barrel wood complements the smooth, rich toffee malt. Finishes with just enough lingering bitterness.”
