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Barley Johns The Dark Knight (Returns)

Barley Johns The Dark Knight (Returns)

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An Imperial/Strong Porter brewed by
Barley Johns Brew Pub

New Brighton, Minnesota USA

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2584.16/5.04.15/5.013%100Snifter P  Stats

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<b>The Dark Knight</b> - For those not yet familiar, the Dark Knight (yes, it is a Batman reference) is our double fermented Old 8 porter, aged in a bourbon barrel for 6 months. Double fermented refers to a second "feeding" of various sugars to increase the alcohol content as well as bolster the flavor. Chocolate, coffee, charcoal and bourbon, familiar notes from the previous batch return in this years incarnation of the DK. Served in a 5 oz pour, the bourbon note from this tap is very prominent as it is a first time use of a Jim Beam barrel. <br /><br /> <b>The Dark Knight Returns</b> - The same profile as the Dark Knight, however, since this is a second time usage of the barrel, the bourbon note is less prominent and the beer as a result is more rounded and balanced.

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 richlikebeer (747), Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/518/20

Jun 5, 2006  
many thanks to Footbalm for bottling this up, poured a jet black color with a thin, but solid coffee colored head, which was a bit surprising for something so dark and barrel aged, imo.the aroma was magnificent, chocolate, bourbon, coffee, vanilla, and burnt malts were abounding. the flavor was just as well rounded and smooth, the bourbon was a background element, not a dominating one, which to me, is a very large bonus. the aftertaste was sweet, the chocolate and vanilla tones holding on from a very thick bodied brew. possibly the best porter ever.

 Sammy (3241), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/519/20
Nov 26, 2008  
Enjoyed on-tap at the brewpub. This is a refermented Dark Knight, and uses $250 bourbon bottles’ casks. Wine colour, virtually no head. Above-average mouthfeel. Complex bourbon lavours, a bit of oak, a sipper Great aroma from the quality bourbon. Served too cold,so much better as it warmed.


 BeerBunker (178), Burbank, Illinois, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/519/20
Oct 27, 2008  
Draft at Barley Johns on 10-25-08. Poured black with a tan head. Massive boozy aroma with notes of malts, chocolate, coffee and cheap bourbon. Taste was a big boozy punch in the face, followed by big tastes of chocolate, coffee, wood, roasted malt, caramel, and vanilla. There was much more to this beer once the booziness subsided. Body was very thick, and stuck to the mouth, leaving a strong alcohol presence burning long after each sip. No carbonation to speak of This definitely one to sip on. An intense drinking experience that was well worth it.


 ketchepillar (312), Des Moines, Iowa, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Oct 26, 2008  
Mix and wine & bourbon with a nice chocolate and roasted character. Finishes with smooth vanilla and almond. Too vinous.


 kosko20 (199), Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/59/20
Oct 26, 2008  
Way too heavy and strong of alcohol. Also prominent bourbon whiskey flavor...so aroma and flavor is alcohol and whiskey...not a fan. Got slightly better as it warmed but not much.


 hillfiiiiire (239), Atoka, Tennessee, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Oct 26, 2008  
Black with a thin tan head. A kick in the face with bourbon in the aroma. Creamy body with strong roasted malts and a lesser presence of the bourbon in the flavor. It’s a lot like a less carbonated Bourbon County Stout, but not as strong or thick. Pretty tasty, though it’s a bit like wine.



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