Sweetwater Barrel Aged Big Meddlin Double IPA

Brewed by Sweetwater Brewing Company
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Atlanta, Georgia USA

Name: Big Meddlin, BA
Date: July 29, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewery
Appearance: hazy orange, frothy off white head, bits of lace
Aroma: sweet crystal malt aroma balanced by a nice oak character, light sulphur
Flavor: sweet and oaky flavor, sweet crystal malt, light balancing oak, touch of citrus hops, hint of fruity orange, light bitterness follows the oak
Overall: a lot of the hop character of the base beer is lost and replaced by light oak
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **+/4