Draft...<b> Mid-GABF ’06 at the Falling Rock Tap House, Denver</b>... Mostly clear amber ale with a small, creamy, off-white head. The complex aroma is woodsy, earthy, hoppy, malty and a bit acetic. The flavor is sweet, then woodsy and medium bitter. Full-bodied with a sticky mouthfeel and mellow carbonation. Lengthy, earthy, grassy finish.

2005 Boulder Strong Ale Fest. Body is dark amber. Aroma is lightly malty &#40;toasted bread&#41;, moderately hoppy &#40;grapefruit, resin&#41;, lightly yeasty &#40;dough&#41;, with a light note of wood. Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, moderately acidic, moderately bitter. Medium body, watery texture, lively carbonation. Still needs more aging time, clearly. Some woody aroma, but I blindly rated this almost identical to regular Hog &#40;as I did with the other two oaked beers&#41;. I hope Adam is patient with these oaked versions, especially the Salvation and Reverend, which stand to gain the most from this process IMHO.

<b>Draft &#64; Falling Rock:</b> My least favorite of the Trinity series. The problem I had with it was the port was too subtle. Hazy red color with a tan head. The sweet and dark fruity malt had a nice mellowness from the aging. The aroma and flavor were the same. Light bitterness on the finish. Tasted fine but other than smoothing it out I don’t get too much from the barrel.

At brewery &#40;young&#41; and Strong Ale Fest &#40;older&#41;: Early on, this one was like the regular Hog but with pinches of wood and aged red wine. Over time, the bold Hog hops have tamed down and the wood and vinous characteristics have revealed themselves more. I also found some interesting aromas of fruit, such as passion. The wood seemed to be drying in a way; reminded me of the woody smell in a wood-fired steam room. Texture was still a little spritzy.

On tap &#64; Boulder Strong Ale Fest poured a cloudy copper with a small amber head. Aromas of oak, vanilla, spices, toffee and some fruitiness. Palate was light bodied and dry. Flavors of vanilla, oak, light fruit and spices with a dry finish. Nothing at all like regular Hog Heaven.