 pantanap (1322), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jun 27, 2009 12oz bottle from dennis. thanks for the opportunity to try this rare treat. a well deserved treat after a long work week... opened without any hiss to be heard.....pours a dark and murky raisin brown with no head whatsoever.... nose made up of sweet/rich caramel, toffee, and assertive barrel notes... flavors of dark and ripe fruits, brown sugar, and caramel malt that intermingle with the wood and barrel flavors. just enough of a bite in the finish to give it some life. alcohol is noticeable and warming. finishes with a faint touch of tartness. lack of carbonation hurts it somewhat but still
troopie (848), USA
May 30, 2009 Stray bottle. Poured Zambesi mud brown with thick lasting beige head. Powerful aroma of oak, malt and caramel. Full malty flavour, with caramel, bourbon and oak notes. Lasting full malt finish, smoke, and caramel. Like regular Adam, only better
rallison (113), USA
Apr 1, 2009 Huge thanks to Chris for bringing this 12oz bottle to the Sea Of Floydster tasting!
Caramel and liqueur in the smell - quite similar profile to Dave.
Almost flat, but nice and smooth on the tongue. Caramel, molasses and brown sugar play against some vinous bourbon characteristics.
Very well done and very tasty.
fordest (1954), Santee/San Diego, California, USA
Nov 20, 2008 Dark pour with smallish tan head. Aromas of sweet malt. Caramel and chocolate. Some wood and alcohol. Flavors were similar with much wood and alcohol in the finish. Lots of sweet malts and chocolate. Dark fruits and molasses. excellent beer.
dalekliz (546), San Diego, California, USA
Oct 19, 2008 Bottle, sampled at RBSG 08, with thanks to Derek (DA). Pours a dark brown with a tan ring. Huge sweet bourbon and malt aroma, with a lot of oak. Big, very sweet taste, quite boozy, with malt and molasses. Delicious.
fiver29 (703), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Aug 23, 2008 Tasted at Cleveland tasting on 8-23-08. Thanks!! Bottle poured black with no carbonation or head. Aroma was amazing. Roasted malts, bourbon, vanilla, caramel, and brown sugar. Has a medium body. Very little alcohol presence, wood, bourbon, chocolate, caramel, toffee, and oak all come together to make this a world class brew. This is one of the best beers I have had and the only counts against it are the no carbonation and head. Otherwise, one of the best I’ve had.
hapjydeuce (763), Del Mar, California, USA
Aug 14, 2008 RBSG ’08. Derek (DA) graciously opened this 1.5L beast for the Ratebeer Grand Tasting at Pizza Port Carlsbad. Thank you so much for this! I’ve wanted to try this elusive rarity for so long. The beer’s age is apparent, with a very still and slick pour that coats the snifter. Burgundy color, like brandy. Low carbonation, just a few beige bubbles on the surface. Nose is absolutely killer. Smacked with oak wood, musty cellar, bourbon and molasses; all of this wrapped up in caramel and brown sugar. Smooth and mellow profile; elegant flavors of toffee, leather and caramel, with more wood and a bit of a tobacco tone. Warming bourbon palate with a lasting barrel flavor. Medium bodied. I just love these big, saucy barrel-aged types. Wow!
beerguy101 (3861), Newark, California, USA
Aug 11, 2008 1.5l bottle sampled at the 2008 RBSG. This ale pours a medium brown color from the bottle. Small sized white foamy head. The aroma is malt, caramel, wood, bourbon and brown sugar. A medium to full bodied ale. The malts are caramel, brown sugar and vanilla. The hops are earthy. Hides the alcohol very well. Hints of chocolate, dark fruit and oak. Nice balance. Very smooth taste. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is sweet.
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