Maker: Alltech Brewing, Lexington, Kentucky
Style: Barrel-aged ale
ABV: 8.19%
Appearance: Light amber with a decent foamy head.
Nose: Sweet, roasted grain, dry and tangy, sundried tomatoe, tiny bit of wood.
On the Palate: Medium bodied and fizzy. Rich, more of that sweet tomato taste, roasted grain, vanilla.
Finish: The bourbon influence comes in here strongest. Sweet bourbon flavors jump out at the top: sweet corn, vanilla, a bit of spicey, fruity rye perhaps.
Parting words: More bourbon than barrel, this ale tastes like a pre-mixed version of a boilermaker. The bourbon and ale flavors don’t fully integrate and they seem to be fighting each other on the tongue. This is where busyness overwhelms balance. Still, the result is pleasant enough if you like bourbon and ale. Worth a purchase.
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