 dm9831 (503), Monee, Illinois, USA
Mar 4, 2008 brown and cloudy color off-white head. the aroma is whiskey and fruit, a great breakfast combination. the taste is medicinal alcohol, and a fruity vapor clears your sinuses. the finish is medical, and at 10% abv, this is good for what ails you.
kp (6000), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Sep 1, 2007 Name: Ela’s Reserve Oaked
Date: 04/28/2006
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
clear dark amber with a slight haze, thin fine beige head, drippy lace, sweet vanilla aroma with a hot alcoholic edge, thin body, big sweet flavor, lots of vanilla,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.6/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: ***/4
Philip (336), Illinois, USA
Aug 14, 2007 GTMW. Dramatically improved from the sample I remember having at FoBAB November of 2006. The flavors are much better blended now, and the bourbon characteristics that were so pronounced earlier have taken second seat to the strong ale. Vanilla, dried cherry, cranberry, toast, sherry, and rum on the palate. I might have guessed strong ale over Belgian ale to be honest. Sweet muscat-like finish.
General_Gao (2297), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Dec 15, 2006 Draught at the brew pub. Cloudy golden brown color with a thick white head. Smelled distinctly of vanilla and bourbon. Smooth and creamy on the the tongue with a warm splash of alcohol accented again by vanilla, bourbon, and confectioners sugar flavors. Tasty.
RAYBOY01 (1550), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Dec 9, 2006 This great looking amber ale packs quite an alcoholic nose...the fumes slap you out of your complacency and make you take notice. The first sip reveals an intense vanilla and alcohol profile with a wine-like consistency...almost cognac-like even. My secondary taste are of oak, bourbon, bread dough, sugar, and dried fruits. The mouthfeel is sticky sweet and just this side of syrupy. This beer cannot be slammed, nor can it be ignored.
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