I actually had this beer this week, but realized that I forgot to review it. The bottle was still in the fridge, but it wasn't until I was cleaning the fridge that the bottle was near empty. Better late, than never! That said, I didn't drink the contents within..tried a taste and it was awful. That's what I get for ignoring the last ounce or two for a few days.
The beer was poured into a snifter glass and was a hazy brown with what I'll call a slight purple hue. Two fingers of frothy head, capable of leaving a lot of lacing on the sides of the glass. Good looking beer. Aromas of bourbon, caramel, malt, and vanilla right off the bat. When it said bourbon barrel, it wasn't lying.
The tastes of bourbon, caramel, malt, and vanilla come through as well, along with some dark fruits and a light hop taste at the end. Very sweet tasting, maybe even a little too sweet. Boozy on the way down and in the finish. The beer was medium to full bodied, with moderate carbonation. To be honest, I didn't drink the whole thing because I wasn't a big fan. I think the excessive booze taste was a little much, and the sweetness was a little offputting. I'll probably come across some folks who would vehemently disagree (feel free to let me know!), but I'll stand by my decision on this one. I was glad to have it once, but I probably won't have it again.
Grade: C
Price Paid: $3.90 (12 oz bottle)
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