BBC Bourbon Barrel Ale

Looks: 
4
Smell: 
5
Taste: 
5
Overall: 
4
Description: 

A strong ale aged in bourbon barrels provided by Four Roses bourbon. (Description provided by company)

Beer Style: 
ABV: 
8.00% ABV
Availability Frequency: 
year-round
Containers Available: 
bottle
draft
Locations Where Available: 
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Virginia
Store/Serve Temperature: 
close to 55 degrees F


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Colin's picture
Submitted by Colin on

Pours a transparent ruby red amber with a thin bubbly head. Light lacing and very little attention.

Strong caramel and bready malt aromas, as well as some nice woody notes from the bourbon barrel. Oak, vanilla, and a light smokiness.

The malt in the nose is equally strong in the flavor, and the woody bourbon barrel flavors provide a very nice balance. The spicy smokiness that is a characteristic of (especially non-wheated) bourbons is present, but turned down enough to balance the malts without overwhelming. Overall bitterness is medium low, as is the aftertaste.

A medium light body and a low enough carbonation to keep it nice and smooth.

Enough of a beer to satisfy beer drinkers, and enough bourbon flavors to satisfy bourbon drinkers. But most importantly the flavors are nicely balanced and tasty.

Looks: 
4
Smell: 
5
Taste: 
5
Overall: 
4