Alesong Kentucky Kilt
overall
100
style
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
2018: Scotch ale aged in bourbon and whiskey barrels 9.5% (from label) Kentucky Kilt is our malt-forward Scotch Ale that was matured for nearly a year in bourbon and whiskey barrels. Deep vanilla aromas envelope this dark amber ale, while hints of ripe fruit, oak, and toffee round out this unique and complex barrel-aged blend. (from https://nl.pinterest.com/pin/693132198885046726) IBU: 25 (from https://www.alesongbrewing.com/s/Tasting-Room-Beer-Food-46-48_Online.pdf) Last year, we decided to make a small batch of Scotch Ale and lay it to rest in bourbon barrels. We only filled four barrels, so knew this one would be a small blend. Old Forester and another West Coast distillery's American Whiskey barrels were chosen to mature this one. Since this style of beer is not quite as bold as, say, an Imperial stout, we thought these barrels would highlight the unique malt forward flavors we would have in the base beer. Kentucky Kilt rested in these barrels for about a year in total and emerged with mild vanilla aromas supported by rich toffee and caramel flavors. A hint of coconut lingers on the finish. The personality of this beer is a sweet melody that will envelope your taste buds with a relatively easy drinking, malt forward barrel aged beer. We hope you enjoy what we blended up. (from https://www.alesongbrewing.com/blog/2018/1/29/get-to-know-your-beer-kentucky-kilt) 2020: Scotch ale aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels 12.9% Scotch-style ale Kentucky bourbon barrels Bottle date: 02/2020 Cases produced: 140 IBU: 31 Microbes: Saccharomyces Barrels: Freshly emptied Heaven Hill bourbon (from label) We’ve made Kentucky Kilt before.Unfortunately, we only made four barrels of scotch ale to age in bourbon barrels back then, and boy were people sad to see it gone so fast! This malt-forward style brings notes of toffee, caramel and brown sugar — sweet yet earthy flavors that can be really thought provoking. But when we age in freshly emptied bourbon barrels, notes of vanilla, coconut and a slight smokiness come out, creating this delicious mix of flavors that are subtle and enticing. Well this time around, we made more of Kentucky Kilt because a) it’s so good, and b) so we have some extra for the tasting room after our bottle release! With a little more available, don’t be afraid to open some bottles soon as well as cellar some bottles for a while. We feel this beer is fantastic and ready to drink, but with time in the bottle, some very complex, and earthy flavors will emerge, worthy of eyes-closed sipping and contemplation! (from https://www.alesongbrewing.com/blog/kentuckykilt20) 2023: Scotch-style ale aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels A perennial fan favorite, Kentucky Kilt is our malt-forward, amber-colored, Scotch-style ale that was matured this year in a variety of high-end Kentucky bourbon barrels. The freshly emptied casks induce tantalizing aromas of bourbon, vanilla, and oak, while hints of ripe fruit and toffee round out this unique and complex barrel-aged blend. 11.3% Cases produced: 360 Microbes: Saccharomyces Barrels: George Dickel 14 Year Bourbon, Elijah Craig 18 Year Bourbon, Henry McKenna 10 Year Bourbon (from label) It's only been 18 months since we last released Kentucky Kilt, but it feels like ages as it's one of the most requested beers in our tasting rooms! Our fourth iteration of Kilt follows a similar path as years past, but as with every Alesong beer, it forges its own distinct vintage identity along the way. Beginning its life as our malt-forward Scotch ale, this version was matured in a variety of bourbon barrels before being blended in preparation for release to you. Barrels that once held George Dickel 14 Year Bourbon, Elijah Craig 18 Year Bourbon, and Henry McKenna 10 Year Bourbon all add their own unique character to the final blend. Notes of oak, vanilla, and bourbon layer perfectly on top of the caramel, toffee, and ripe fruit of the underlying Scotch ale.
2018: Scotch ale aged in bourbon and whiskey barrels 9.5% (from label) Kentucky Kilt is our malt-forward Scotch Ale that was matured for nearly a year in bourbon and whiskey barrels. Deep vanilla aromas envelope this dark amber ale, while hints of ripe fruit, oak, and toffee round out this unique and complex barrel-aged blend. (from https://nl.pinterest.com/pin/693132198885046726) IBU: 25 (from https://www.alesongbrewing.com/s/Tasting-Room-Beer-Food-46-48_Online.pdf) Last year, we decided to make a small batch of Scotch Ale and lay it to rest in bourbon barrels. We only filled four barrels, so knew this one would be a small blend. Old Forester and another West Coast distillery's American Whiskey barrels were chosen to mature this one. Since this style of beer is not quite as bold as, say, an Imperial stout, we thought these barrels would highlight the unique malt forward flavors we would have in the base beer. Kentucky Kilt rested in these barrels for about a year in total and emerged with mild vanilla aromas supported by rich toffee and caramel flavors. A hint of coconut lingers on the finish. The personality of this beer is a sweet melody that will envelope your taste buds with a relatively easy drinking, malt forward barrel aged beer. We hope you enjoy what we blended up. (from https://www.alesongbrewing.com/blog/2018/1/29/get-to-know-your-beer-kentucky-kilt) 2020: Scotch ale aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels 12.9% Scotch-style ale Kentucky bourbon barrels Bottle date: 02/2020 Cases produced: 140 IBU: 31 Microbes: Saccharomyces Barrels: Freshly emptied Heaven Hill bourbon (from label) We’ve made Kentucky Kilt before.Unfortunately, we only made four barrels of scotch ale to age in bourbon barrels back then, and boy were people sad to see it gone so fast! This malt-forward style brings notes of toffee, caramel and brown sugar — sweet yet earthy flavors that can be really thought provoking. But when we age in freshly emptied bourbon barrels, notes of vanilla, coconut and a slight smokiness come out, creating this delicious mix of flavors that are subtle and enticing. Well this time around, we made more of Kentucky Kilt because a) it’s so good, and b) so we have some extra for the tasting room after our bottle release! With a little more available, don’t be afraid to open some bottles soon as well as cellar some bottles for a while. We feel this beer is fantastic and ready to drink, but with time in the bottle, some very complex, and earthy flavors will emerge, worthy of eyes-closed sipping and contemplation! (from https://www.alesongbrewing.com/blog/kentuckykilt20) 2023: Scotch-style ale aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels A perennial fan favorite, Kentucky Kilt is our malt-forward, amber-colored, Scotch-style ale that was matured this year in a variety of high-end Kentucky bourbon barrels. The freshly emptied casks induce tantalizing aromas of bourbon, vanilla, and oak, while hints of ripe fruit and toffee round out this unique and complex barrel-aged blend. 11.3% Cases produced: 360 Microbes: Saccharomyces Barrels: George Dickel 14 Year Bourbon, Elijah Craig 18 Year Bourbon, Henry McKenna 10 Year Bourbon (from label) It's only been 18 months since we last released Kentucky Kilt, but it feels like ages as it's one of the most requested beers in our tasting rooms! Our fourth iteration of Kilt follows a similar path as years past, but as with every Alesong beer, it forges its own distinct vintage identity along the way. Beginning its life as our malt-forward Scotch ale, this version was matured in a variety of bourbon barrels before being blended in preparation for release to you. Barrels that once held George Dickel 14 Year Bourbon, Elijah Craig 18 Year Bourbon, and Henry McKenna 10 Year Bourbon all add their own unique character to the final blend. Notes of oak, vanilla, and bourbon layer perfectly on top of the caramel, toffee, and ripe fruit of the underlying Scotch ale.
4.3
UPDATED: MAR 24, 2024 (Bottle) (2023) clear, bright reddish orange color with a small beige head; intense aroma of toffee, smooth palate; rich, balanced flavor with a long, light bitter sweet finish
4.7
UPDATED: JAN 7, 2024 500ml bottle, 2023 vintage. Toffee malt aroma with notes of dark fruit, caramel, vanilla, bourbon and oak. Pours deep toffee brown colored with a thin tan head that has good retention and very little lacing. Starts with toffee, dark fruit and vanilla flavors as well as having a rich, full body and sticky, sweet mouthfeel. Finishes impeccably smooth with caramel, bourbon and oak flavors. Wonderful scotch ale!
4.3
UPDATED: JAN 2, 2024 On tap at the brewery. Brown with beige head. Caramel and nuts, some chocolate, cocoa. Light bourbon. Easy drinkable.
4.2
UPDATED: DEC 2, 2023 500ml bottle from Tavour. Poured into thistle, dark opaque brown, patchy off-white head. Aroma is peated malts, sweetness, light boozy notes. Taste is malty, peaty, sweet, brown sugar, bourbon, cola. Very light alcohol warmth. Smooth and sweet.
4.1
UPDATED: NOV 24, 2023 Bottle. Pours clear hazel, small beige head, decent lacing. Aroma is bourbon, toffee, vanilla, charred oak. Flavor is medium sweet, light plus bitter. Fullish body. Xolid
4.6
UPDATED: NOV 12, 2023 500 ml. Aroma has notes of toffee, bourbon, wood, vanilla. Pours hazy brown with a thin beige head that falls into a ring quickly. Taste is moderately sweet with a hint of bitterness. Lots of beautiful bourbon barrel character and notes of toffee, vanilla, and coconut. Exquisite, delicious, and damn near flawless.
4.4
UPDATED: NOV 4, 2023 500 mL bottle from Total Wine, Virginia Beach, VA (2023 Vintage). Brownish-orange pour with a frothy khaki head. Incredible aroma of vanilla, bourbon, tobacco, oak, and orange peel. Taste does not disappoint with layers of orange, coconut, vanilla, chocolate, oak, and booze. Finish is warm and does not linger on the palate. An excellent beer! (2023 Vintage: Cases Produced - 360; Microbes - Saccharomyces; Barrels - George Dickel 14 Year Bourbon, Elijah Craig 18 Year Bourbon, Henry McKenna 10 Year Bourbon; ABV 11.3%)
4.1
UPDATED: OCT 28, 2023 Bottle 2023 pours chestnut with a light beige head. Aroma is bourbon, caramel, vanilla, prunes. Rich sweet caramel toffee bourbon soaked dark fruit flavor, some booze. Full smooth feel. Nice brewski
4
UPDATED: OCT 25, 2023 Pours clear mahogany with a one finger, beige head. Aroma is toffee, roast, dried fruit and bourbon. Taste is toffee and fig, moving to roast and wood. Finish is sweet fig, bourbon and roast.
4.3
UPDATED: MAY 3, 2022 375 ml. bottle poured a çlear reddish amber with a lasting creamy amber head. Aromas of toffee, caramel, bourbon, dried fruit, light oak and light vanilla. Palate was medium bodied and smooth with a dry finish. Flavors of toffee, bourbon, oak, dried fruit, light spice and light vanilla with a smooth dry lingering toffee bourbon finish.
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