 Ofortuna (285), Grafton, Wisconsin, USA
May 10, 2008
From my backlog. Sampled at the GTMW 2007. Chris (Somebeast) and I were pretty interested in sampling this highly acclaimed brew. Gigantic bourbon aroma. Whoa, I think my nose-hairs were burnt. I swear if I litl a match the whole beer would ignite from all the alcohol jumping out. Way WAY over the top in booze. Almost zero carbonation present in a nearly still glass. Dark belgian rock candy all over the place. Sharp intense bourbon flavour all over the place and completely ruins the experience. It does have a nice mouthfeel to it and I can appreciate the stickiness on the finish. However, the heat in this one made it look thrown together and unrefined.
dalekliz (133), San Diego, California, USA
Jul 16, 2008 Growler, thanks to WeeHeavySD for sharing! Pours a dark amber-brown with a very small head. Sweet malt aroma, with a lot of bourbon, some dark fruits and molasses. Huge rich sweet bourbon-malt taste, with molasses and dates. A sharp hint of alcohol. Big mouthfeel, lingering sweet bourbon-malt flavors. Different and really amazing.
padrefan98 (574), (San Diego) Santee, California, USA
Jul 13, 2008 Growler shared by WeeHeavySD. Awesome John! Aroma was outstanding. Uber sweet caramelized brown sugar, oak, burnt wood, vanilla. Fantastic brew.
toncatcher (194), Santee - SAN DIEGO, California, USA
Jul 13, 2008 Growler shared by WeeHeavySD, Thanks John. Pours dark brown with a minimal tan head. Aroma of sweet malt and a childhood candy I cant put my finger on. Flavors of bourbon, wood, malt and damn was this delicious.
WeeHeavySD (1564), San Diego (Hillcrest), California, USA
Jul 11, 2008 2007 Vintage 11.5% Growler from none other than BBB63, Mike you rock so damn much. Pours very dark brown with a nice 1 finger tan head. Nose is really incredible with lots of bourbon and oak. Taste is sweet, malty and has some of the wheaty apple cider character I’m used to for this style. Sweet bourbony and really damn good. Yummers!!
Viking_Hammer (287), Lynnfield, Massachusetts, USA
Jun 26, 2008 Draft at the ACBF Boston, 2 oz tasting but more like 4 2 oz tasting. Wonderful dark ruby brown. Aromas of bourbon. Real boozy but nicely balanced with hints of caramel and vanilla. Awesome beer hope it will someday be available in Mass.
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