Proud of this hometown brewery but have never had ...

Proud of this hometown brewery but have never had a beer of theirs I enjoyed. Today I got my hands on their celebrated annual bourbon barrel aged stout, and couldn't be more disappointed. It's absolute sludge--a mixture of stale chocolate and motor oil with almost no carbonation. And as far as the restaurant goes, been there a few times...spotty service and uninspired menu. Really surprised they've lasted this long.