 bhensonb (2880), Woodland, California, USA
Jan 1, 2006 Well, I paid $5.99. There’s a cabernet character - maybe added by the oak, but the wine doesn’t get it from oak, so? I think this ale is just getting started. I can see it headed towards Old Suffolk from Green King. There’s a hint that a bit of sour is on its way (and this is bottle conditioned!). If I can get another, I’ll age it in a wine cooler for 5 years. The bitter stays. There is some floral component that ties to the sides of the tongue. Geez, this has got to be one of the top 20 or 30 ales I have ever had. Please, please do this again. I think I can get it again at BevMo; I hope.
DenverLogan (420), Oceanside, California, USA
Jan 5, 2008 Amber with lots of particulates. Aroma of oak, roasty malts, caramel, dried fruit and brandy. Tastes includes rich roasty malts, grains, earth, and an overall malty and sweet balance. Not big but seemingly flawless for a smooth, easy brew.
beerguy101 (3478), Newark, California, USA
Nov 23, 2005 This English Pale Ale pours a amber brown color from a 22 oz bottle. Small to medium sized white foamy head. Aroma is caramel malts, fruity with a hint of oak and wood. A medium bodied Pale Ale. Malts are caramel and biscuty. Hops are slightly spicy and citrusy kind of mild. Hints of oak flavors. The oak mellows the sweetness of the malts, but is very understated and subtle. Nice balance. Very nice sipping beer. I do have a question. The only way I could tell that beer was the Batch 1000 aged in oak was the box it came in. The label on the 220z bottle looked like the normal Double Barrel. I don’t recall seeing the beer in a 22 bottle but I could be wrong. Anybody? Nice beer and an interesting example of oak aging.
Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly sweet.
Odeed (1481), Bakersfield, California, USA
Nov 29, 2005 the batch 1000 poured an amber body with little white head.the aroma was an outstanding mix of oak,vanilla,english malts,and alcohol.the flavor contained all the usual firestone characteristics,plus that lovely oak aged flavor....this one was pretty tastey...
Hopgeek (100), San Diego, California, USA
Mar 6, 2007 Deep garnet hue, makes a tight offwhite rocky mountain that has a nice lingering lace. Rich crisp malty aroma with hints of spice & vanilla. Oaky vanilla character shines through the flavor, slight bittering up front and light caramel in the end. Nice creamy, buttery mouthfeel, medium body and very smooth carbonation with a slick oily finish. This is a solid, drinkable offering, I wish this could replace the standard fare Double Barrel Ale.
(sampled 11-23-05)
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