Flossmoor Station Ellas Reserve

Brewed by Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Flossmoor, Illinois USA

Interesting, a Belgian strong ale with a Bourbon kick. The body’s a hazy gold with a frothy white head. The liquor dominated the nose accompanied by some oak, vanilla, and a hint of soft malts. Same with the flavor, although a brown sugar and some juicy fruits are added. Very soft, smooth, and hot on the tongue. Worth repeating, definnitely.

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Draft 4-28-06. dark mahogany with minimal white head. Aroma is dominated by vanilla and alcohol, but in a good way. Almost smells like some kind of brandy mixed with grand marnier. Flavor has tons of vanilla up front, bourbon hits really quik and takes over. Really didn’t get any characteristics of a belgian anywhere.

This draft brew from a the brewery poured a very small sized head of finely sized off-white colored bubbles that was mostly lasting and left behind a transparent uncarbonated orange brown colored body and an excellent lacing. The aroma was hoppy malty vinous spicy and dough. The mildly vinous mouth feel was tingly at the start with a mellow finish. The flavor contained notes of malt hops sweet and vinous. A decent one that I would consider buying again.

Cloudy golden color whispy head. Smooth bourbon aroma butter, very basic. Palate is rich & creamy. Flavor is brown sugar & bourbon. Boring.

On tap at the brewpub on 4/28/06: Pours a clear copper orange with a well-lacing white head. Rich, sweet alcoholic brandy aroma has a touch of orange tartness. Body starts with a big, sweet alcoholic brandy character mellowing some and drying toward the finish. Seems to have been left in the barrel too long, but otherwise a good beer.

On draft,FlossmoorRB gathering. Wow!! That sums it up. Aroma was mostly bourbon and some caramel. Poured an darkened apricot. Flavor was primarily bourbon, some oaken qualities and tad of coconut. Palate was medium bodied and very warming. Good but couldv’e shortened up it’s aging time. Special thanks to the gang at Flossmoor for having us and tapping new stuff.

Draft at Flossmoor Station. Poured a small ivory head that mostly diminished, fair lacing, transparent, no visible carbonation, and an orange hue. Caramel, bourbon, citrus, and dark fruit notes for the aroma. Flavor wa bourbon. Mouthfeel had a warm, alcohol burn. Medium to full body.

Draft @ Flossmoor Station: Slightly hazed orange-golden color with a small off-white head. Huge bourbon aroma with sugary and yeasty notes. Bourbon flavor is dominant but not too strong. Sweet and sugar malt peaks out from underneath. Nice warming sensation.