Dogfish Head Burton Baton

Brewed by Dogfish Head Brewery
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Milton, Delaware USA

Pours a cloudy amber/orange color with golden orange hues when held to a light source and a very thin white head that quickly dissipates into a thin ring. Not much in the ay of lacing. Earthy oak aroma with hints of vanilla, citrus hops and caramel malt all complemented by a strong bourbon alcohol presence. The concept of bourbon barrel aging an IPA is interesting. On one hand it seems very appealing to blend these two flavors but on the other the bourbon could be too prominent, overtaking the flavor of the hops. Fortunately this beer falls into the latter category. This beer still contains a very bitter hop forward flavor with a decent amount of citrus peel and grapefruit as well as some dry piny notes. This is balanced by a sweet bourbon alcohol warmth with some earthy oak and subtle vanilla flavor.

On tap at the Bavarian Lodge Lisle, IL. Served in a goblet with a deep orangy amber hue, a white, foamy head and a thick sheet of lacing. The aroma was rich malt, citrus and fruit, hints of wood and vanilla, and strong malt sweetness. The flavor continued these with noticeable alcohol warmth, strong but well rounded hop bitterness, and a smooth texture on the tongue. Elixir says it all,...and very Imperial at that!

Pours a clear amber with a moderate and lasting head and minimal lace. Aroma is sweet - maple syrup, yum! Malty, sweet and woodsy flavour - hops backgrounded. Piny, and woodsy. Good carbonation, creamy body. Very tasty, but also very strong. A sipper for sure - yum!

(bottle). Clear amber color. Medium off white head. Floral and citrus hop aroma. Flavors of wood and floral hops. Avg duration. Alcohol finish. with light bitterness. Slick texture. Soft carbonation. Spare lacing.

12 oz 2006 bottle with thanks to Thickfreakness! Cap pops off and instantly im knocked back by alcohol and caramel. Pouring into the glass it takes on a very resinous oily character the color of amber. Not much head to speak of, leaving it to sit like apple cider in the glass. First sip is damn near cloying sweetness, with the most notable flavors being caramel, some smoky peat, and some faint piney hops. The sweetness seems to fade a bit with a bigger drink. Alcohol is unquestionably there, but it remains obscured by caramel malts..Thats funny. I just noticed this isnt a barley wine but a DIPA. I wonder what this is like fresh?

Dark amber pour with a moderate off-white head. Some hops, but not huge, malt, a little citrus and smoke aroma. Flavor is very smooth, a little sweet and the hop bite is minimal and late. The alcohol is very well hidden. Very good.

Fort Worth Saucer. Bottle. I can’t make heads or tales of this. Strong banana aromas, crazy taste, thick mouthfeel, a lingering aftertaste that slightly burns.

Clear orange-red pour with a two finger off-white head, good retention and nice lace. Legs visible indicating high ABV. Pungent citrus hop aroma with caramel, toffee and alcohol sweetness, slightly oakey. Smooth sweet flavors, mostly alcohol and caramel, with the hops coming through near the end finishing dry with slight alcohol warmth. Smooth medium body, moderate-low carbonation and moderate alcohol warmth. Above average but unremarkable.