Dogfish Head Burton Baton

nose is of extreme oak and alcohol, it even smells syrupy. the flavor rings true to that characteristic and after a sip the nose intensifies. intense warmth off this one, the oaked character seems to have brought the alcohol to the forefront. somehow, its not intolerable at all though. nice dark color typical for the style, fruit (even dark/dried) is at a minimum, wood and booze at a maximum along with hops of course in full force. the sharp bitterness youd expect doesnt come through like a boring old american over hopped IIPA. this has alot of character and intregue, this is my 2nd sample and this one is aged close to 2 years, a wonderous brew that enjoys warmth and provides it as well.

12oz bottle from new beer distributors in manhattan. hazy orange pour with thin off-white head that disappears quickly. aroma is doughy, peach, honey, spices and caramel. whoa - taste not what I was expecting... sticky sweat caramel candy and bourbon (maybe). not much bitter presence at all. nice warmth. definitely complex and more going on than I’ve described here. just doesn’t appeal to my tastes. it does pair well with chocolate and peanut butter oatmeal cookies... if that exact same scenario happens to come up for anybody else. K-7

12 oz bottle...amber pour, small head. aroma of strong malt, cider, maple syrup and some hops. Flavor is malty, booozy, honey and some nice hops. I taste the wood and is less hoppy that I would have expected. very nice.

12 0z. Bottle 08’. Pours amber with a thick biege head. Sweet fruits and oak in the nose. Alcohol warmth and malt sweetness up front. Deep finish with great wood and fruit. Briliant.

nice dark amber color good sized frothy white head. nose is oak, orange citrus and caremel malts. Flavor is similar, kinda sweet but very drinkable, has a good alcohol burn and a good wood finish