 Ofortuna (266), Grafton, Wisconsin, USA
May 10, 2008 From my backlog. Sampled at the GTMW 2007. Chris (Somebeast) and I were pretty interested in sampling this highly acclaimed brew. Gigantic bourbon aroma. Whoa, I think my nose-hairs were burnt. I swear if I litl a match the whole beer would ignite from all the alcohol jumping out. Way WAY over the top in booze. Almost zero carbonation present in a nearly still glass. Dark belgian rock candy all over the place. Sharp intense bourbon flavour all over the place and completely ruins the experience. It does have a nice mouthfeel to it and I can appreciate the stickiness on the finish. However, the heat in this one made it look thrown together and unrefined.
jayg (958), Florida, USA
Mar 22, 2008 Courtesy BBB63. 2006 batch. Poured a very dark mahogany color with a sparse tan head. Bourbon, oak, dark fruit, caramel, mild alcohol on the nose. The bourbon compliments and does not overpower. Malt aromas come out after warming a bit. Great texture to this brew. Taste has vanilla, oak, raw sugarcane sweetness and a moderate heat in the finish. There’s a lot going on here, but it integrates so well. A great brew. Thanks, Mike.
Degarth (2356), Tampa -The Cigar City-, Florida, USA
Mar 16, 2008 Courtesy of BBB63. The aroma is very intense and features oak, bourbon, dark fruit, caramel and a hint of maple syrup. The body is a fairly dark brown and holds nearly no head. Dark fruits, vanilla, oak, gobs of dark fruits, maple syrup and brown sugar and a bit of yeastiness and coconut. Very flavorful. Thanks, Mike this one was worthy of its score.
Quake1028 (603), Tampa, Florida, USA
Mar 16, 2008 Courtesy of BBB63. Thank you, sir.
Tasted 2006 and 2007 bottlings, preferred the extra oomph that the 2006 offering had....dark caramel brown pour, small light brown head....nose is wheat husks, dark tropical fruits, bourbon, woodiness, dark malts and tobacco....ABV is masterfully hidden, can’t imagine this one at 16%....flavor picks up more of the bourbon and wood hints, but never overpowering, and with a nice chocolate and tobacco backing....full bodied, substantial and thick....excellent mouthfeel, wish I could give it a 6....finish is boubon, oak, chocolate and sweet dark malts....world class stuff, and my favorite beer of the night along with Péché Mortel....
Ibrew2or3 (1463), Safety Harbor, Florida, USA
Mar 16, 2008 Huge thanks to BBB63 for bringing this hand bottled elixir to Degarth’s Tampa Tasting. Pours brown with thin white head. It has a full aroma of bourbon and barrel aged woodiness with roasty dark malts and caramel filling in the cracks. The taste experience begins with a thick rich yummy mouth feel bringing in notes of creamy caramel candy mixed with bourbon and wood. Wow, great balance and mix of flavors that carry to the finish in a wooden boat slipping around in bourbon.
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