 chronictonic (402), Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Apr 17, 2008 tried the 12,16 and 30 side by side (thanks Tim & Suzanne!)
Aroma is smoky and peat like, with some woodiness, char and malt sweetness. Flavor is very similar to a mildly smoked porter with a hint of whiskey. Not so much vanilla / oak whiskey like some other barrel fermented beers, this is more like real whiskey. Much better than most whiskey barrel beers imho. The whiskey notes in the 12 were more prevalent than in the 16 or 30.
Palidor19 (1772), Brandon, Florida, USA
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 2/5 | 11/20 |
Apr 16, 2008 overall its a good beer, but their some serious flaws. first its too thin, and their seems to be too much wood flavor that has been absorb. otherwise its a very strong beer to enjoy.
nick76 (2656), Tampa, Florida, USA
| 2.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 2/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 9/20 |
Apr 16, 2008 The aroma is very wooden and a little smoky with hints of malt and whiskey. The appearance almost black with virtually no head, just some bubbles. The flavor is like the aroma. The palate is thin. This is a disappointment.
JPDIPSO (4897), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 15, 2008 Near black with a hint of brown on the edges. Smallish, thick head of small tan bubbles. Glass coating vail of lace. Dark roasted malts with a background of whisky oak, iodine and smokey peat. I’m struggling with the aroma, in that I am enjoying it more as a whisky scent than a brew scent. Dark chocolate flavors in the front with a touch of pale malt sweetness. A little light fruit and vanilla. Mild whisky, I’m reminded of a single malt that has has a bit too much water added to cut it. FInish has some more dark chocolate and and some roasted malt. Dry linger that makes me search for something more. A very nice brew, but not as complex and earthshaking as the price may indicate.
ross (1709), weddington, South Carolina, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Apr 15, 2008 Bottle from Brandon. Thanks. I have seen this in the stores, but never bought any- now that I know it is aged in a Scotch barrel, I will probably seek out the rest. Very dark color, black almost, with a little bit of a tan head on it. Smell is smoky peat, fruity, chocolate, some alcohol, but mostly dominated by peat. Taste is smooth and very much like drinking a scotch. The Highland Park really shows in this beer, and since I drink nothing but scotch, it is a very good thing to see a beer aged in a Scotch cask. More brewers need to catch on and do this. I could only imagine how much better this would be if it was actually aged in a good Scotch cask. Very good stuff, a no brainer for me.
Thanks Brandon.
ironchefscott (342), portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Apr 15, 2008 The most whisky flavored of them all....but less balanced then them as well....a bit harsh flavored.....but still I would not turn it down....what can I say I love the flavor of scotch
Dough77 (773), Aurora, Illinois, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Apr 11, 2008 No Paradox thats for sure. Whisky nose and even more on the flavor. I like it but it just misses the mark on what I’’ve come to expect and like out of this new breed of ba brews from across the way. Slightly watered down in appearence and on the palate.
bhensonb (4245), Woodland, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Apr 9, 2008 333 ml bottle (08467/Sept 2007) from Monument in Concord, CA. Interesting aroma of lightly smoky malt. Dark brown/black color with transient tan head. Full bodied with mild carbonation. It has smoke, wood, toasted malt, and I believe some hop. It’s consistent from start to finish. So it’s not totally dry, but neither is it sweet. It is woody and astringent in the end. Mouthsmacking. Exceptional change of pace. It gets more emphatic with each sip.
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