 Brigadier (829), Chagrin Falls, Ohio, USA
Apr 8, 2008
12 oz bottle
Thanks to Jason (Ughsmash) for sending a few of these my way. This was the latest in the Brewers Gone Wild! series. I’ve been looking forward to it for a while based on the last few releases in the line. It didn’t disappoint though I think that it might improve with just a little more time in the bottle. Try it now or hang on it to a year. Either way you should be in for a treat.
Aroma / Appearance - The dirty brown head hinted at the prospects in store. A mildly dark body presented rye, malt and vanilla iced coffee. Anise combined with some sort of dark fruits and mud pie to create a rich treat for the nose.
Flavor / Palate - Rye, peanut butter cookies and whiskey (without the alcoholic punch) were a nice start to a very complex experience. Raspberries, blackberries, roasted malt and more rye took their time unfolding. The bitter finish was a fabulous way to wrap up a savory treat. The mouthfeel over the entire time was fluid and lightly bitter. It’s just shy of High Class Broad but still one of the best I can think of in the line.
riversideAK (1456), Shoreline, Washington, USA
Jul 14, 2008 Bottle from pepsican. Thanks dude! Pours pretty much black with a thin tan head. Aroma of roast, chocolate, earth, and whiskey. Flavors f roasted malts, some chocolate, and some earth that is complimented by some whiskey notes and rye malts. The subtle barrell aging really works well with this one creating a very tasty beverage. Creamy with a little booze in the finish.
DragonStout (1138), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jul 10, 2008 Poured black with a lacing khaki head.The nose was boozy with chocolate and wood. Flavor was nicely balanced with whiskey notes that weren’t too warm, some wood, chocolate and spice.Finished off slightly bitter with a small alcohol warming.
RCL (964), Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Jul 1, 2008 Great rye and bourbon aroma. Dark brown, nearly black pour. Flavor leans towards lightly sweet. Lighter rye spiciness. Seems to be just the right amount of oak, wouldn’t want anymore or it could get too astringent. Gimme a sponge bath in this! I would like to smell like it all day long.
MrBendo (974), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
Jun 30, 2008 Thanks to JCapriotti and Ughsmash who both sent some Wisconsin goodness in 12oz bottles. A dark brown pour with a smallish head. Aroma of dark malts, whiskey and wood, coffee and some vanilla. Taste is sweet with some dark fruits. Medium-heavy body.
Davecooks (1128), Bay Area, California, USA
Jun 28, 2008 Bottle via trade with Stine. A pitch black pour with light tan had that fades away pretty quickly. Chocolate malt and coffee aroma with some bourbon notes. Full mouth feel. Bready with some strong bourbon notes. Sharp and a bit astringent. Chocolate notes. Somewhat sweet, lingering finish that cleans up quickly. This is a big porter. I continue to be impressed by this brewery.
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