Big Tree
Bur Oak Brewing Company

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From:
Bur Oak Brewing Company
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
Imperial IPA
Ranked #2,040
ABV:
7.6%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,416
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 11.32%
Reviews:
19
Ratings:
70
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 19, 2023
Added:
Mar 19, 2015
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  18
Crafted to commemorate the Champion Burr Oak Tree of mid-Missouri. Big Tree Double IPA lives up to its name with a 7.6% ABV and a hop load of 75 IBUs. Big Tree has a mild caramel malt character with big bold hop flavor!

Malts: Franco-Belges, Caramel-Munich Malt, Oats
Hops: Chinook
Food Pairings: Fajitas, Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Salted Nuts, Green Curry, Spicy Chili
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Ratings by Whiskeydeez:
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Rated by Whiskeydeez from Kansas

3.28/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

Apr 25, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.67 by MJ64 from Mississippi

May 19, 2023
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Reviewed by JerzDevl2000 from New Jersey

4/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Picked this up at a Gas Station in Linn, Missouri when I passed through there a few months back. Never had anything from Bur Oak before and this was a nice introduction to them as it was a true unfiltered IPA that was the embodiment of the Midwest, since it didn't quite fit the bill of something from either coast.

Plenty of golden amber haze to this as the carbonation was on par with this beer's appearance. A nice head topped this off as the lacing was just as extensive and full, as most of it was concentrated in the middle of my pint glass. Tons of Caramel Malt, piney hops, weed, dankness, and white chocolate in the nose as the taste had plenty of body, earthy bitterness, and 420 to boot. Lots of earthy citrus, Chinook Hops, and full oats gave this plenty to proverbially and literally chew on as this really shone once it fully warmed up.

There was enough booze to be on par with everything else going on here, as I easily warmed up by the time I finished off this can. No date was to be found anywhere on the can but the prevalence of green found on the label was a hint as to what this would taste like. Really enjoyed this beer and if you like your beers full, green, and nuanced, you've come across your match here. This did the Burr Oak Tree proud!
Feb 14, 2023
 
Rated: 3.86 by BeerBeast from Florida

May 31, 2022
 
Rated: 3.48 by LunchMoney from Minnesota

Sep 10, 2021
 
Rated: 3.77 by craigbelly from Iowa

Oct 25, 2020
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Reviewed by wmscottsimpsonjr from Missouri

3.91/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Hazy gold with particulate and one finger head. Nothing crazy big on the nose, malt, spice, pine, floral, citrus, caramel, booze. The flavor is on the soapy side, following through on the nose. Strong but clear bitterness. Full mouthfeel without being syrupy sweet.
Jun 21, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by Manta200 from Kentucky

Jun 17, 2020
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Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois

3.73/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12oz can. Slightly hazed golden body with a frothy ivory head that covers the top of the glass in lacing. Aroma is floral/earthy/spicy/piney hops with biscuit and light caramel. Good flavors with hop notes of spicy & earthy pine, grapefruity citrus rind, floral grapefruit also; malt is biscuity with light caramel and some bread crust aspects. Medium body, very resinous, pungent bitterness on the finish. A good lower ABV DIPA making it drink more like an IPA.
May 21, 2020
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Reviewed by dcotom from Iowa

4.15/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured cold from 12-ounce can into a "snulip" glass. Appearance-wise, not much to be desired. Clear, dark amber colored body, with a thick, voluminous, long-lasting off-white head. This sample was a bit dated, but held up very nicely. Slightly malt forward as expected, with notes of cracker and light caramel up front and a grassy and floral undertone. The hop character was understated, again as expected; however, there is some pleasant bitterness on the back end and a hint of sweetness that lingers on the palate for a moment before fading to a mostly dry finish. Medium body and good carbonation give this a lighter feel, making it quite easy drinking for the ABV. Enjoy responsibly!
Dec 07, 2019
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Rated by DonPalabras from Idaho

3.33/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5
Okay. Had at shaved duck on draft. Would drink again but would not specifically seek out.
Jul 13, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by MizzouBrew from Missouri

Apr 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3.93 by Walnut from Missouri

Apr 03, 2019
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Rated by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

3.4/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
CAN:

B- / WORTHY
Nov 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by Gerred from Missouri

Nov 02, 2018
 
Rated: 4.09 by ClintGoodman from Iowa

Oct 07, 2018
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Reviewed by HopsAreDaMan from Missouri

3.79/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12-oz cans, 6-pack.

Pouring this beer into a rounded, snifter-like glass creates a visual effect unlike just about any beer I have poured: it looks like the bottom of a waterfall of frothy, beautiful, beer!

The mouthfeel is also impressive: very creamy.

The aroma has something interesting going on.

However, although the flavor is solid, the finish is where this beer disappoints; it leaves a somewhat awkward, tangy aftertaste.

I wasn't sure whether to score the overall as 3.75 or 4.00. I choose to put it at 4.00.

If they could just work on the aftertaste, this would easily be an incredible beer.
Sep 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.85 by strengthdoc from Connecticut

Jul 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.79 by 22Blue from Kansas

May 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.83 by LarrysDeerGut from Illinois

Feb 09, 2018
Big Tree from Bur Oak Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 70 ratings