Ad Lib
Pizza Port Bressi Ranch

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From:
Pizza Port Bressi Ranch
 
California, United States
Style:
American Strong Ale
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
91
Avg:
4.1 | pDev: 11.71%
Reviews:
21
Ratings:
38
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 13, 2016
Added:
May 14, 2011
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Ad Lib is a blend of Bourbon Barrel Aged Midnight Expression, Bourbon Barrel Aged Judgment Day, and Rye Barrel aged Serpent’s Stout.
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

4.21/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours black, mild beige head 1/5". Carbonation was better than the head. Aroma of wood, chocolate malt, some vanilla, char. Sweetness in the aroma.

Chocolate and bourbon reign on this one, I didn't pick up much bourbon in the nose, but it came out in the taste, good meld with the sweet chocolate.

Really cool blend, would bang again.
Mar 13, 2016
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Rated by wethorseblanket from California

4.09/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Reviewed from notes taken at Blue Palms 3rd Anniversary party on 8/13/11.
May 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by jvillefan from California

Nov 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by InstinctDecay from California

Nov 08, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Zbeetleman from California

Jul 09, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Wantbeer from California

Mar 24, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by t0rin0 from California

Dec 11, 2012
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Reviewed by BARFLYB from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On Tap at Tria in a tulip type glass, 1st time here, nice place. This was for Philly Beer Week 2012.

Ad Lib boasts a very dark brown shade with some black undertones, it's very dark in other words. A skim of off white/semi cream colored foam graces the top. Small streaks going down. Ad Lib is a bourbon forward beer with rye scent and deep oak. I am thinking the percent of Serpent's Stout used in the blend is low as this does not look or smell or taste like the biggest beer. Dark fruits with warming from the judgement. A nice smelling beer with some alcohol. Taste is well integrated for 3 darker styled beers. I like how I am not blown away by the serpent's portion, which is a beer I cant drink, as it is bold. Tastes include some plum, apple, darker fruit, cocco, bourbon, oak and barrel character. Some Belgian yeast backing and just a blend really. The body is a nice big medium approaching full, yet this was simple to drink for me. Carb was there off the tap, so there is a plus. While I probably won't be trying this again, it was a very good beer meant to spend an hour or more with
Jun 08, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by mdillon86 from Pennsylvania

Jun 05, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by ithinkimasofa from Washington

May 28, 2012
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Reviewed by UCLABrewN84 from California

4.37/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
On tap for Churchill's Renaissance at Churchill's Pub & Grille in San Marcos, CA.

Pours an almost opaque super dark crimson-brown with a tan head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Thin streaks of lace line the glass on the drink down. Smell is quite malty with brown sugar, vanilla, bourbon, and wood aromas. Taste is of malt, brown sugar, toffee, vanilla, bourbon, and wood. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a very good barrel aged beer with a really nice blend going.
Mar 05, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by MrVonzipper from California

Feb 15, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by dsgolovin from California

Feb 10, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by beerdweeb from California

Jan 25, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by CelticAleMan from California

Dec 22, 2011
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Reviewed by jethrodium from California

2.62/5  rDev -36.1%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
On tap at Beer Revolution. Pours a cola brown with a small white head that leaves no lacing on the glass. The aroma is vanilla, bourbon, alcohol, caramel, some breadiness, raisin, and some more alcohol. The alcohol became very prominent as this one warmed up. The taste is vanilla, bourbon, raisin, some light roasted notes, and a hint of cherry. The finish is extremely boozy and astringent. Light bodied for a beer of its size. Low carbonation. I just didn't find this beer to be that enjoyable. It was very boozy and the flavors didn't come together that well.
Nov 23, 2011
 
Rated: 4.25 by kevwcamp from Washington

Nov 17, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by sorvats from California

Nov 16, 2011
 
Rated: 4.5 by codynevels from California

Nov 16, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by jeezie from California

Nov 16, 2011
Ad Lib from Pizza Port Bressi Ranch
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 38 ratings