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Innis & Gunn Oak Aged Beer (Bottle)

Percentile
65
overall
Brewed by Belhaven (Greene King)
Style: English Strong Ale

Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
5283.19/5.03.19/5.06.6%53.7English pint, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Bottle: Pasteurised.
Brewed by Belhaven for Innis & Gunn
Ingredients: Golden Promise and crystal malt; Phoenix hops.
""""For 30 days this honey-hued beer sleeps in hand selected oak barrels, locked inside a bonded warehouse, gradually assimilating the subtle flavours that reside in the wood. Barrels are then emptied and maturation continues for a further 47 days in a marrying tun where these natural flavours infuse and fall into perfect balance. This 77-day process is unique and produces a delicious, refreshing beer: Aromas of vanilla and toffee, hints of citrus, with a malty, lightly oaked,palate. Deftly balanced and light in texture, soothing and warming in the finish.""""
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 matt7215 (956), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/512/20
Jul 5, 2007    Updated: Dec 21, 2008
330ml bottle. pours amber with little white head that quickly dissapears. aromas of vanilla, oak barrel, malt, scotch whisky and sweetness. flavours are the same as these things combine into a perfect balance of smooth complexity. this beer is fantastic and never lets you down.


 FatPhil (3467), Espoo, Finland
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/512/20
Jul 4, 2007    Updated: Oct 20, 2008
Rating is the average of two vastly different ratings. Looking for a third one in order to go with the majority.
(5-3-6-3-10=2.7)
What the heck have they done to this? Butter, mustard, cabbage. Quite acidic. This is rank.
Original rating: (7-3-8-5-14=3.7)
330ml bottle (Mallaskukko, Turku) Rich amber, small head. Vanilla, oak, malt, butter, whisky, ... Oh screw it, words cannot describe this beer, it’s just so mellow and smooth and warm and inviting. Beautiful.


 Maria (6167), Thisted, Denmark
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/510/20
Jul 1, 2007  
Warm amber and a nice, golden head. The aroma has notes of vanilla and freshly chipped oak. The flavour has the same notes and a sweetness and a note of tannic acid and citrus. The sweetness and vanilla is a biit too dominant for me.


 Quack-Duck (3167), Bodensee/Schwarzwald, Germany
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Jun 29, 2007  
bottle. Copper colour, tiny head. Smoky and malty nose. Malty beer with lots of flavours, especiall flavours reminiscent of whisky, caramel, honey, roasted malt an vanilla. Very complex brew, but highly enjoyable.


 beerbill (1940), Laurel, New York, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/104/514/20
Jun 23, 2007  
Bottle. Honey colored is appropriate. Pours clear with a thin, white, soapy head that disappeared in about a minute. The aroma was light but pleasant with notes of toffee and oak. The flavor was subtle and quite nice with vanilla, toffee and oak all present. A touch of scotch whiskey flavor at the finsh with some very light warming as well. Very easy to drink with a smooth, full mouthfeel. Enjoyable.


 PorterPounder (3136), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Jun 17, 2007  
Marietta, Ga. - Bullocks Wine and Spirits - 11.2 fl oz bottle. Sparkling medium copper pour, tight white head. Intoxicating aroma of vanilla and smoked oak. Sweet flavor - pick up some vanilla, marshamllows and a hint of scotch. Very smooth and drinkablle and could turn cloying if not careful - but does not. Thick, creamy mouthfeel - very clean tasting. I really enjoyed this one.


 scanovajr (361), Stanford, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/513/20
Jun 14, 2007  
Bottled. Amber color with a nice creamy head. Aroma is oak. Taste is sweet, malty and wood. Nice mouthfeel. Dry and alcoholic end. Nice beer


 ChainGangGuy (2549), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/516/20
Jun 10, 2007  
Appearance: Pours a clear, dark amber body with a foamy white head and great lacing. Disregarding the use of clear glass, the bottle is rather attractive. Smell: This aroma is all about the whiskey. Soft touches of buttered bread, wood, and sugary vanilla are also evident. Taste: The whiskey quality shows up as soon as you open the bottle, and as soon as it touches your tongue. Features some malty caramel, lemon, and pepper with a mountainous amount of oak in the flavor. Finish is distinctly wooden, with strong notes of vanilla bean. Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Amply carbonated. Drinkability: A singularly unique beer that’s best enjoyed slowly.



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