 JoeMcPhee (5000), Jackson Heights, New York, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 4, 2009 Bottle shared by beastiefan2k. Bottle 2413/10630. Deep amber brown beer. Aroma is soft and rich with a fairly prominent bourbon character. Earthy and caramelly with a touch of rich raisiny sweetness, light bourbon and a touch of vanilla and caramel as well. Brown sugar and a nice chewy sweetness. I don’t find it nearly as spicy as I’d prefer it to be. It’s rich and tasty, but the malts seem a bit one-dimensional. I think it could use a bit more age on it.
hopscotch (5482), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Jan 3, 2009 Updated: Jan 18, 2009Bottle... This beer rocks!... Murky caramel-colored ale with a small, creamy, off-white head. The aroma and flavor are rich and straight-forward blasts of buttery caramel and bourbon. I’m talking about the straight-up caramel flavor that I got when I popped one of those Brach’s Milk Maid Caramel Squares into my mouth as a kid. The bourbon is a little more subdued, but an added bonus as I love me some sourmash whiskey. Full-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel and tingly carbonation. Very caramelly finish. World class caramel malt bomb. Big-time thanks go out to csbosox for sharing the bottle!
holdenn (1443), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 2, 2009 750 ml bottle enjoyed on NYE 08. Poured a red brown with a creamy off white head. Nose surprisingly of cherries, malts, toffee and caramel. Upon looking at the bottle I realized it was aged on cherries, ah so that’s where it is coming from. Smooth bourbon is doughly and balanced well with dark fruits and cherries. Really tasty beer.
masonjer (564), Holt, Michigan, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 4/5 | 11/20 |
Jan 2, 2009 FOBAB 08’. Poured a hazy brown into the glass. Aroma was slightly tart, soapy with some caramel. Taste was dry cherry, wierd sweetness, grain and an odd finish. Huh, I was looking forward to this and I really didn’t enjoy this one. I guess crosling and I are the only ones that agree here. Oh well.
bearlybrewed (33), Colorado, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Jan 1, 2009 Updated: Mar 2, 2009Shared on xmas day with friends and family from Boston, Kansas City, and D.C. Poured a deep mahogany color with a dense cream head. Aroma was especially pleasing with malt cocoa, a hint of grain, and a hint of cherry. Taste was smooth with a touch of cherry and bourbon residual taste. Absolutely loved it and have purchased a case from my favorite liquor store.
MOboy (446), Kansas City, Missouri, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 1, 2009 Amber appearance with a soft, cream colored foam. Carbonation visibly escaping through the beer. Aroma of vanilla and cherry. Vanilla, bourbon and cherry reappear in the flavor along with some alcohol. A very, very smooth and creamy palate. I’m really enjoying these Limited Release Smokestack Series.
puzzl (2619), New York, New York, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 1, 2009 Bottle shared by Eugene. Pickle-like aroma is surprising, yeasty and cherry with a touch of oak. No bourbon to be found. Rich flavor is more quad-like than the aroma, with bready yeasty highlights and a sweet, malty finish. Belgian derived for sure, with a noticeable cherry presence. Pretty interesting stuff.
topherh (915), Kearney, Missouri, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 30, 2008 Bottle #7905 Dark brown with a thick lasting off white head. Lots of bourbon and brown sugar in the nose. Flavor is sweet malt, brown sugar, ripe fruits and bourbon. Not much of the quad left, but very good.
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