5oz Taster - Fred Fest 2008 - Hair of the Dog Brewing - Portland OR
Aroma – Strong Bourbon aroma along with the fruitiness of the Barley wine.
Appearance – Dark Amber in color, no head and clear.
Flavor – Strong flavors from this brew. Bourbon, fruit and a strong oak in the taste also. Liked the deep flavors this was a well designed beer.
Palate – Great Mouthfeel, good texture with a dry barley wine finish.
Overall – A very nice beer this was aged well and the barrel was very flavorful. Loved the slight bourbon flavors and the fruitiness that came out. Great stuff.