 Cornfield (4409), Oak Forest, Illinois, USA
Sep 24, 2006
Here’s a brew to sit back with and to slowly enjoy. It pours a deep, clear reddish brown and is nearly bereft of head. The aroma begins with a warm Bourbon smell followed closely by rich malts, toffee with some butterscotch, a woodiness blended with peat smoke, and a big whollop of alcohol. Dangerously smooth too drink, the Boubon and Scotch flavors are skillfully blended while the peppery alcohol burns the tongue. A very warming drink with a malty, smokey finish and a cool alcohol burn. Very nice.<br /><br /><font size=-4>Treated by Mike Rybinski, brewmaster at <a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowPlace.asp?PlaceID=3856><u>America’s Brewpub, Aurora, IL</u></a><font size=-1><br />
JMerritt (1120), Macomb, Illinois, USA
Feb 13, 2008 On tap in January 2008 @ my cousin’s wedding reception being held at Walter Payton’s Roundhouse. (This offering was simply named "Bourbon Barrel-Aged Scotch Ale" on the menu.) Red-amber in color, no head. Bourbon, vanilla, oak aroma, lots of caramel and toffee accompanying. Syrupy-sweet flavor, bourbon oakiness is most prevalent, with brown sugar and molasses notes. An absolutely delicious beer, well worth the $9/snifter.
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