Reginald Brett
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

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From:
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Brett Beer
Ranked #19
ABV:
9.7%
Score:
90
Ranked #10,239
Avg:
4.02 | pDev: 10.45%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
82
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 10, 2023
Added:
Jan 15, 2012
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  1
Strong Wild Ale- Once a Liberal Party politician in the U.K., the “Viscount Esher,” aka Reginald Brett, left a strong impression on his native England as this latest offering from Barrelworks will leave with you. Yet another Barrelworks creation with DBA roots, this beer begins as Double DBA and is selectively matured in bourbon barrels for several months. A further 18 months of secondary fermentation and additional maturation in French and American oak barrels creates unparalleled depth and complexity. This hefty brew is brimming with a full spectrum of flavors and aromas: Nutty sherry aromas mingle with Oak, then give way to a Cointreau-like boozy orange zest. Tart cherries linger as the acidity builds on the palate. Vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon provide a supporting cast. The whole experience is reminiscent of a Manhattan cocktail. To be sipped and savored. A santé!
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Ratings by spycow:
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Rated by spycow from Illinois

3/5  rDev -25.4%

Oct 26, 2014
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Reviewed by pants678 from California

4.02/5  rDev 0%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Orange with some white foam.

Hay bell.

Generic berry and something like orange jolly rancher but also notably malty. Close to medicinal but not quite. Didn't expect to enjoy a brett beer that's not a saison.

No pucker, no astringency.
Jul 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.19 by BarrelAgedG from California

Mar 25, 2022
 
Rated: 4.2 by Stevedore from Oregon

Jan 02, 2022
 
Rated: 3.97 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Dec 09, 2021
 
Rated: 4.43 by Kmkapalka from Delaware

Jan 11, 2020
 
Rated: 4.17 by MeLoynes from Missouri

Jan 11, 2020
 
Rated: 3.94 by acurtis from New Jersey

Dec 26, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by brittanylicious from Indiana

Feb 01, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by heysuz from Indiana

Feb 01, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by BarleyAndBrett from California

Jun 01, 2018
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Reviewed by Chcshammonde from California

4.32/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
All around a great beer. I love that the base was bourbon barrel aged, and then they add the sour bugs later. It was reminiscent of manhattan flavors, as advertised.
May 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.88 by MjBrewhouse from Idaho

Apr 01, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by jschott75 from Illinois

Mar 24, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by oline73 from Maryland

Mar 12, 2018
 
Rated: 4.13 by ChrisMyhre from Massachusetts

Feb 05, 2018
 
Rated: 4.08 by Gkruszewski from New York

Feb 03, 2018
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Reviewed by breadwinner from California

4.34/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A pretty fun riff on DDBA, this time pumped up w/ Brett. Lots of dark fruit on display, fig-like, a bit of leather and a healthy dose of alcohol. Sort of an umber color, very thin, dissipating head, quite clear, nothing in the way of this big, boisterous onslaught. Goodly hit of bourbon barrel alongside lightly phenolic Brett notes. Something almost vinuous. It's a wild ride, but pretty darn fun and, as per usual with FW, completely well done.
Apr 12, 2017
 
Rated: 4.03 by StoutSnob40 from California

Sep 10, 2016
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Rated by Marius from Netherlands

4.5/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Sampled at CBC 2016 - day 2. Plenty of bourbon, oak notes, a bit of brett dryness. Excellent.
Aug 22, 2016
Reginald Brett from Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 82 ratings