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Firestone Walker 11 (XI Quercus Alba)

Firestone Walker 11 (XI Quercus Alba)

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An American Strong Ale brewed by
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

Buellton, California USA

bottled
common

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1213.99/5.03.98/5.0Special11%96.8Trappist glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
11th Anniversary Ale.
A blend of imperial stout, imperial brown, porter and imperial red ales, all aged in new American oak, bourbon and brandy barrels.

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mesperon (27), Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jul 17, 2008  
A great of example of what beer can be. An incredible experience rom the pour to the finish. Bold and sweet, alcohol is very present, but not overpowering. Reminiscent of a port with taste of grapeskin. Mouthfeel is thick and rich. Finish is smooth and warming.


 jimbowood (738), Athens, Georgia, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/59/105/519/20
Oct 18, 2007  
Draft @ GABF 2007. Another AWESOME offering from Firestone. These guys really know what they are doing and are bringing craft beer to the next level with their barrel-aged blends. Dark amber hue w/ good retention of a small, white head. Bourbon, honey, and brown sugar in the nose and on the palate. An extremely complex brew w/ a full mouthfeel. Maybe not as complex @ this point in the age of the beer as 10 was @ last sampling.


 Odeed (1491), Bakersfield, California, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/105/519/20
Dec 1, 2007  
(bottle from the brewery)dark brown with not much eahd to speak of.very well balanced aroma of chocolate,caramel,vanilla,oak,and vanilla.the flavor starts off with the oak and vanilla more upfront,but then brings in the molasses,caramel,chocolate,and brown sugar.what i am amazed at is the ALCOHOL IS NOT DETECTED AT ALL.its way more balanced than the 10 was when it came out.in fact it tastes alot like the ten does now.this is damn near perfect in my opinion.


jcbrewer (1), USA
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4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/510/105/519/20
Apr 23, 2008  
Poured into a 9oz brandy snifter. Consistency is very heavy, dark brown color with very little head. Aroma is amazing combination of brandy, whiskey with subtle malt sweetness. Flavor is amazing, whiskey hits you up front with soft mouthfeel and like velvet slips into dark cherry notes. Very complex. Very nice effort from Firestone!


 dwyerpg (2094), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/59/104/519/20
Jan 29, 2008  
This was an excellent beer. Lots of port characters, it was rich and complex, but not overly thick. The alcohol is completely masked and overall the flavor is excellent. Only problem is that now I gotta make another run to the beer store!



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