Nightmare On Brett - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project

Nightmare On Brett - Bourbon Barrel-AgedNightmare On Brett - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
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From:
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Baltic Porter
ABV:
9.67%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.09 | pDev: 8.07%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
121
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 21, 2019
Added:
Nov 29, 2012
Wants:
  60
Gots:
  24
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Rated: 3.78 by acurtis from New Jersey

Jun 21, 2019
 
Rated: 4.41 by shredder83 from Illinois

Aug 24, 2018
 
Rated: 4.28 by Radome from Florida

Oct 08, 2017
 
Rated: 4.11 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Sep 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.7 by Davoc727 from Virginia

Aug 10, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by cherche from Washington

Jul 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4.19 by ScottP from New Hampshire

May 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.59 by emptyglassagain from Massachusetts

Mar 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sweffin from Wisconsin

Jan 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4.49 by Warren2621 from Indiana

Nov 21, 2016
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Reviewed by joe1510 from Illinois

3.97/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
375ml
$7.99
Liquor Mart - Denver

2012 Release

The original Nightmare on Brett pours like cola. There's a slight gurgle while pouring with a fizzy, mocha foam. The foam crackles away in no time at all until this looks like a nearly still beverage. The body is surprisingly black. There is a whisp of foam here and there but not much to speak of.

This is more porter forward than the port barrel aged version Dark fruits shine from the start. Plum and prune rule the roost but there are notes of tart, underripe dark berries as well. A soft roast and coffee notes bring up the rear with a hint of baker's chocolate. The barrel aging brings with it well integrated caramel and damp oak. Very nice.

The flavor profile sways a bit more toward the wild side than the nose led me to believe. The tart dark berries lead the way with a touch of plum sweetness. The barrel rolls along in the middle with some tannic walnut pith. The roast is subdued but there along with a somewhat lactic coffee & cream aspect. There's a great play between sweet & sour that I find myself thoroughly enjoying.

The body is a touch shy of moderate in weight with a frothy effervescence that fits the style well. It's a little tart along the sides of the tongue with a growing sourness on the swallow. This beer is fairly bold, upfront, but my glass is disappearing quickly. The finish dries up fairly quickly and accentuates the tartness while leaving me needing another drink immediately.

This is a damn good beverage. It's held up extremely well over the years. It's tart with bright dark fruit flavors and a soft, well integrated porter background. Each drink seems to change or progress. The mouthfeel fits well with lively carbonation but a body more substantial than on a lot of other, thinner versions of the style.
Jan 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by kiki3drt292 from California

Nov 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4.04 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Nov 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4.17 by EyePeeAyBryan from Arizona

Sep 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by k47k from New York

Sep 26, 2015
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Reviewed by ChrisP802 from Vermont

4.12/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pour - very dark with little to no head
Smell - sour bourbon
Taste - Super sour with an interesting bourbon finish
Overall - I was very confused drinking this beer. Being confused drinking a beer has never happened before. The initial taste threw me off a bit, but I kept wanting more.
Sep 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by MisterKilderkin from California

Jul 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by zbodnar1 from West Virginia

Apr 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.09 by williamjbauer from Colorado

Apr 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by nathanmiller from New York

Apr 12, 2015
Nightmare On Brett - Bourbon Barrel-Aged from Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 121 ratings