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Barrel House Boss Cox Double Dark IPA

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1363.38/5.03.35/5.08.6%30.9Snifter, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
In the early 20th century, Cincinnati was presided over by the strong armed political power broker George "Boss" Cox. Holding court high above an Over-The-Rhine saloon, "Boss" Cox's authoritative grip on the city could often be relaxed with a smoked sausage and a hearty brew. Our Double Dark IPA infuses a bold, delicious malty character with copious amounts of American and European hop bitterness. There's a new boss in town. Malts: 2-row, Munich, Carapils, and Caramel ;Hops: Cluster, Cascade, Czech Saaz ;Color: Ruby ;Food Complement: Steak, prime rib, venison, spicy dishes
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 AmEricanbrew (1925), Wynot, Wyoming, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Apr 30, 2009  
Brilliant deep copper/red color with a tight tan head. caramel malt aroma with floral hops and light roast. Rich, smooth mouthfeel. Mild floral hop flavors with caramel and light pit fruits. Nicely bitter finish.


 foundmd (163), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 14, 2009  
#100. On cask at Dilly Deli. The Dilly’s beer man, Peanut, ordered this special cask version with an additional pound and a half of Cascade hops. Dark amber color with a small head. Aroma of sweet malts with a distinct, almost unpleasant, yeasty smell. Initial flavor is sweet carmel malts with maple and some fruit. The finish is dry hop bitterness, presumably stronger than others have noted due to the additional hops. Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Certainly not a near-perfect beer, but one of Cincinnati’s best and most unique brews.


 MAP (1089), Lakewood, Ohio, USA
1.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/104/53/102/57/20
Mar 7, 2009  
Bottle purchased at Rozi’s in Lakewood. Seriously, wtf is that smell? IT is kinda beery- kinda waxy- and reminds me of this godawful liquor call Pitu... Seriously, this just smells weird. No aromatic hop sweetness, just a little weird ass earthy notes. The pour was attractive, dark copper color with a huge white foamy head that went away quickly. Flavor is...wait, what flavor? Seriously, I just had a Brooklyn Monster Ale and the flavor from that one still is better than this one. I feel kinda bad, I like Cincinnati- I used to live there- but dear god thank god there are better brews coming out of Ohio. This $5 spot would have been better spent on a double bastard.


 JB175 (1664), Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Mar 4, 2009  
Darker amber color with a malty aroma that features somd heavy sugar and mild citrus hops. Flavor has some citrus hops and sugary/cereal-ish malts but is unimpressive. Needs to be more balanced to be good.


 nathan30533 (154), Dahlonega, Georgia, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Jan 24, 2009  
Pours a wonderful dark amber/brown with a white head. Mell is sweet and taste overall too. Floating yeast and overall smoothness make this "Boss Brew" an overall winner.


 nuplastikk (1206), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/105/516/20
Jan 4, 2009  
22oz bottle bought in Kentucky. This is a style that I’d think more prevalent, but I suppose it is a tad oxymoronic. Unassuming, non-aroma. Dark, cloudy brown amber color. The taste is quite mellow for the ABV, with the dark malt complementing the alcohol and hops quite well. Some chocolate toffee notes. Not overly aggressive with the hops, the dry hopping seems to add just the right balance. Great beer, recommended.


 ericandersnavy (1128), crossroads, Texas, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/516/20
Nov 29, 2008  
bottle from cache road discount liqour in lawton, OK and shared with swalden 28. poured a reddish brown with a beige head. aroma was great with caramel, dark fruits, grapefruit, and some maple. flavor was the same as the nose. full bodied with low carbonation. this was an excellent brew i would recommend this one.


 Swalden28 (1512), McKinney, Texas, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Nov 28, 2008  
Bottle thanks to ericandersnavy. Pours a deep dark amber with beige head. Aroma of brown sugar, citrus, dark fruit. Flavor is sweet, malty, dark roast, caramel, hoppy. Medium body, med-high carbonation. Pretty good stuff.



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