James E. Pepper 1776 Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged The Betty
Bluejacket / Arsenal Restaurant

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From:
Bluejacket / Arsenal Restaurant
 
District of Columbia, United States
Style:
Fruit and Field Beer
ABV:
10.6%
Score:
92
Avg:
4.26 | pDev: 8.45%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
13
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 28, 2019
Added:
Dec 11, 2014
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  11
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Ratings by Sconi_tom:
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Rated by Sconi_tom from Wisconsin

4.59/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Feb 02, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.51 by TheBeverageKing from New Jersey

Jun 28, 2019
 
Rated: 4.21 by NolaHopHead from Louisiana

May 29, 2019
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Reviewed by JBDE16 from Minnesota

4.48/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Bottled 2015

Opened the day of this review
Very sweet like a good scottish brown ale.
Except this is way more complex.
Very little carbonation.
Finish is dark chocolate and malt

Wish I would have picked up 2 bottles
Apr 03, 2018
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Rated by Nograinleftbehind from South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
2015
Mar 19, 2018
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Reviewed by Zcamanap from District of Columbia

3.28/5  rDev -23%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
This beer will catch you by surprise. My first impression was that it a bit to casked and did not have traditional beer qualities but in hindsight, that is exactly wha makes this beer so unique.
It has a very notable cask musk odor and an understated carbonation, almost seems flat but the carbonation is very fine and the small bubbles helps keep this smooth.
If you like Rye Whiskey and you like beer, you'll find this a pleasant combination of both. Has an almost cocktail quality without the watered down addition of ice. Beware though, this beer is not for someone looking for a straight up beer. This is a nice night cap type beer. Drink one and you're feeling quite good. Drink two and you better have a designated driver.
Aug 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.98 by SadMachine from New Jersey

Mar 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by golf4collet from West Virginia

Jun 30, 2015
 
Rated: 4.59 by gobuccos from Ohio

Jun 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.75 by johnnye1981 from California

Apr 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.05 by SteveB3014 from Pennsylvania

Feb 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.29 by HopSolo from Maryland

Feb 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.31 by jayluf from District of Columbia

Jan 28, 2015
James E. Pepper 1776 Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged The Betty from Bluejacket / Arsenal Restaurant
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 13 ratings