Tyranena High-Class Broad Imperial Brown Ale

Brewed by Tyranena Brewing
Style: American Strong Ale
Lake Mills, Wisconsin USA

In short: Very woody and rather complex kind of Brown/Scotch Ale hybrid.
How: Bottle 12oz, 6+ months old. Graciously given to me by pzzle, thanks a lot Andy!!
The look: Clear ruby-brown body with a very small beige head
In long: Barrel quite apparent in this one but very well integrated with the beer adding woody notes without that overwhelming bourbon/brandy/whatever flavour. There are some brandy notes but they blend with the nutty and caramel flavours perfectly. Some brown sugar, some more wood, some milky black chocolate and some more wood. Somewhat fruity too but not single fruit standing out. Hints of vanilla. A high-class broad that was cheap to bring home, and when I was finished with it I didn’t lose my condo or had to give away half my salary. That’s my type of high-class broad.

20070428 12oz after TAPNY Very sweet stuff, heartily syrupy. Smells like wheat bread and hate dunked in honey nut cheerios. I have no idea what that means. Notes of chocolate milk and nuts redeem but generally too sweet for me.

Bottled. A hazy reddish beer with a thin beige head. The aroma is sweet malty with notes of caramel, dusty hops, and over ripe fruits. The flavor is sweet malty with primary notes of over ripe fruit.

Looked like beer. One of the better smelling and tasting brandy aged brews to date. Sweet malt and brandy aroma and flavors, tagging along are some darker fruit and chocolate notes. Solid.

Pours a hazy dark brown into my Kuhnhenn tulip. Small head with a few constantly rising bubbles. Smells of oak, booze, and crystal malts. Tastes sweet and brandyish. A hint of alcohol but it’s not harsh. Oaky finish. Full bodied, creamy, and smooth. Great offering. I’m glad I got a chance to try this. I’m impressed with Tyranena far.

12oz. bottle, with thanks to boboski! Pours a clear cola brown with a sizable tan head and good lacing. Aroma is malty and a bit sweet, with lots of brandy, wood, brown sugar, and vanilla. Flavor is very smooth and mellow, with more brandy, wood, and vanilla; just a touch of alcohol warmth on the finish. Very drinkable and tasty; thanks again Jason!

12 oz bottle shared by fordest. Loved the smell of the smokey wood. Good flavors too.

12 oz bottle. Clear brown with decent head. Aromas of wood and a sweetness similar to chocolate. Flavors were decent too. More wood and hints of chocolate and some subtle fruity hops. Pretty good.