Oloroso Cask
Innis & Gunn

Oloroso CaskOloroso Cask
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From:
Innis & Gunn
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Style:
English Strong Ale
ABV:
7.4%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.58 | pDev: 15.64%
Reviews:
12
Ratings:
93
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 15, 2016
Added:
Sep 15, 2013
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  12
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Rated: 4 by StoutAtTheDevil from Alabama

Apr 15, 2016
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Reviewed by Jadjunk from Georgia

3.85/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
"We have sourced rare, Oloroso Sherry casks to mature this Limited Edition. The beer is rich and spicy, with lots of nutty, caramel sweetness drawn from the wood." Brewed in the style of an English Strong Ale, available in 25.4 oz. bottles and on limited draft.

Poured from a 25.4 oz. bottle to a snifter glass.

(Appearance) Pours a creamy off-white head over a golden amber body with high clarity, moderate, lively carbonation, Retention is above average and lacing is light and patchy. 3.75

(Smell) Toffee malts, rich syrupy fruits, and toasted grains comprise the aroma, with a discernible rawness and undertone of light vinegar tartness, presumably born of the Oloroso Cask. Potency is moderate. 3.75

(Taste) Rich malt base of toffee, delicate roasted grain, rich syrupy fruit syrups, and caramelized sugars. The impact of the Oloroso cask is a bit more subtle that the aroma suggested, although the cask integrates some discernible nuttiness and light tangy characteristic of mild vinegar without a heavy drying or raw wood impact for an appropriate and delicate balance. 4

(Mouthfeel) Texture is slick, residual, lightly sticky, mildly dry. Carbonation is mild with a light frothiness and a lightly crisp finish. Body is shy of medium for the style and medium overall. Balance is nearly even sweet to tangy and earthy bitter. Alcohol presence is very mild and there are no off characters. 3.75

(Overall) There are quite a few creative entries from Innis & Gunn that are a bit overblown by what goes into them, but the Oloroso Cask hits the mark quite well for me, and the success is in the simplicity and balance of this ale. Certainly a memorable and enjoyable ale for me, and one of my favorite Innis & Gunn offerings to date. 3.75

Innis & Gunn's
Oloroso Cask Ale
3.85/5.00
Sep 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.45 by Bugs318 from Canada (QC)

Jun 15, 2015
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Rated by Unclejesse33 from Virginia

2.38/5  rDev -33.5%
look: 2.75 | smell: 1 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
Smells like a skunk, flavor is alright once you get past the smell
Feb 07, 2015
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Rated by Franck from Canada (QC)

4.5/5  rDev +25.7%
Caremelized malt and vanilla, sugar. Alcohol is well-hidden. Good roundness and small bitterness.
Dec 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Hypersomnia from New Jersey

Dec 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by R_Kole from Canada (AB)

Nov 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by LastMalkieri from North Carolina

Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Sercoli from Canada (ON)

Sep 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.8 by JimmyFlatRock from Ohio

Sep 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.04 by rlundback

Sep 03, 2014
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Reviewed by Brutaltruth from Ohio

4.09/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A most excellent of ales I have tried from Innis and Gunn. Barring the little paper description, this beer pours a clear light amber with a quickly diminishing white head. Nose is very soft, light malts, raisins, caramel, slight herbal notes. The taste is exceptional in my humble opinion. Soft caramel malts dance to the front, light fresh grape flavor, lightly tart, with a very light hop bitterness on the back. VERY balanced, and the alcohol UMPH is quite a nice surprise. HIGHLY drinkable and has a nice clean finish and caramel/grape aftertaste that is both pleasing and elegant. Lightly carbonated and full of flavor, this ale has a lot of depth with warmth and tons of character beyond a standard Scottish profile. CHEERS!
Jul 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by SuperHop18 from Massachusetts

Jul 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Howlader from Canada (AB)

Jul 20, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by BeerWatcher from Canada (ON)

Jul 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by craftbeersweden from Sweden

Jul 17, 2014
 
Rated: 2.25 by Walkerjgt from Ohio

Jul 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by rayman2112 from New Hampshire

Jul 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ohiobeer29 from Ohio

Jul 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by J_Dill from Alabama

Jun 29, 2014
Oloroso Cask from Innis & Gunn
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 93 ratings