Genealogy Of Morals - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Hill Farmstead Brewery

Genealogy Of Morals - Bourbon Barrel-AgedGenealogy Of Morals - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
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From:
Hill Farmstead Brewery
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
10.7%
Score:
100
Avg:
4.51 | pDev: 6.43%
Reviews:
79
Ratings:
703
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 02, 2023
Added:
Jul 23, 2013
Wants:
  474
Gots:
  101
Aged in a mixture of Van Winkle and Buffalo Trace barrels.
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Ratings by Yeti1979:
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Rated by Yeti1979 from Louisiana

4.75/5  rDev +5.3%

Dec 07, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.75 by PprBurke from Virginia

Jan 02, 2023
 
Rated: 3.99 by not2quick from Missouri

Dec 04, 2022
 
Rated: 4.44 by MDDMD from Pennsylvania

Nov 25, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by bret27 from California

Oct 09, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by bigred89 from Maryland

Aug 20, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by dmk82 from California

Aug 14, 2022
 
Rated: 4.6 by GeorgeAKeim from Oregon

May 10, 2022
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Reviewed by Roy_Hobbs from Connecticut

4.38/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Bottled December, 2016

Color on the pour is an interesting reddish brown. Once in the glass it settles into a deep, deep brown with just the faintest of red. Almost no head, but a mocha colored ring persists. Excellent legs.

Aroma is rich and boozy. The bourbon / barrel are both there, but so are notes of chocolate, molasses, figs and more. . Very nice smelling beer.

As for taste, unsurprisingly the coffee has faded and I honestly can't even detect it. That said, I'm not sure it matters all that much, as what's still there is great. For my first few sips I was getting lots of barrel / bourbon, but as my palate has adjusted the depth of the beer became more noticeable. Nothing is in your face. The chocolate, roast, barrel etc. are all subtle enough that each sip leaves a slightly different impression.

Nice light alcohol warmth and amazingly full, chewy mouthfeel. Maybe I've given a 5 on feel before, but if so, I don't know when. For my tastes, this has a perfect feel.

Overall, while I wish I'd tried one of these fresh, it's clear that this is a very well-crafted beer that has held up well over time, even without the coffee element.
Apr 17, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by Lucoli from New York

Feb 21, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by eawolff99 from Minnesota

Feb 13, 2022
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Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia

4.5/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2016 vintage poured into a HF wine glass

A- pours jet black in color with a one-finger foamy khaki head that reduces to a film, leaving some lacing behind

S- aroma jumps out of the glass with barrel character; bourbon, wet oak, caramel vanilla, toasted coconut and toffee. The base beer provides notes of nutty fudge, black licorice, dark chocolate, charred malt, molasses, brown sugar & leather. Also picking up a hint of orange truffle

T- sweet and malty initially, with a bit dark chocolate note, along with black strap molasses and brown sugar. Mid-palate brings out a bold barrel note, adding barrel juice, oak, caramel and vanilla. As it nears the close, notes of chocolate fudge, caramel, walnut and charred malt emerge. The linger gives more oaky bourbon and chocolate

M- medium body with moderate-low carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel that turns creamy into a silky, slightly warming finish

O- bold barrel notes are complimented by a fantastic base beer, well done
Feb 01, 2022
 
Rated: 4.54 by PSanger from Connecticut

Dec 24, 2021
 
Rated: 4.5 by Jkolls from Ohio

Nov 19, 2021
 
Rated: 4.23 by Travitten from Iowa

Sep 13, 2021
 
Rated: 4.2 by hopley from Massachusetts

Jul 24, 2021
 
Rated: 4.5 by Rkitchen from Michigan

Jun 19, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by Bugsmcl from Ohio

Feb 12, 2021
 
Rated: 4.77 by mrmsmith from District of Columbia

Feb 09, 2021
 
Rated: 4.27 by M4CDO from Massachusetts

Dec 13, 2020
Genealogy Of Morals - Bourbon Barrel-Aged from Hill Farmstead Brewery
Beer rating: 100 out of 100 with 703 ratings