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Whiskey Barrel Aged
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
- From:
- Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- American Brown Ale
- ABV:
- 9%
- Score:
- 90
- Avg:
- 4.05 | pDev: 9.14%
- Reviews:
- 31
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- May 29, 2016
- Added:
- Jun 16, 2012
- Wants:
- 11
- Gots:
- 13
No description / notes.
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Ratings by yamar68:
Reviewed by yamar68 from Minnesota
3.36/5 rDev -17%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.36/5 rDev -17%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I've never heard of this brew before but jyoungsbcp kindly sent one my way. I'm excited to give it a go:
Pours a beautiful black coffee brown with a minimal amount of light brown head that retains and laces nicely. Tons of beading comes with a swirl of the glass.
The nose is very strong - smooth peaty leather and caramel, toffee, molasses, more sweet than dark but not cavity inducing. Sort of comes across as a big Scotch Ale.
Not nearly as pungent on the tongue as I expected. I see where the 'brown ale' categorization came from. Watered down peaty coffee, hard water, some scotch characteristics, nothing too exciting really. I love the concept but the flavors could be more aggressive for sure.
I don't really get Weyerbacher. They produce so many barreled beers but each one seems, to me, a little empty in one way or another.
Aug 30, 2012Pours a beautiful black coffee brown with a minimal amount of light brown head that retains and laces nicely. Tons of beading comes with a swirl of the glass.
The nose is very strong - smooth peaty leather and caramel, toffee, molasses, more sweet than dark but not cavity inducing. Sort of comes across as a big Scotch Ale.
Not nearly as pungent on the tongue as I expected. I see where the 'brown ale' categorization came from. Watered down peaty coffee, hard water, some scotch characteristics, nothing too exciting really. I love the concept but the flavors could be more aggressive for sure.
I don't really get Weyerbacher. They produce so many barreled beers but each one seems, to me, a little empty in one way or another.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by beerbully from New Jersey
4/5 rDev -1.2%
4/5 rDev -1.2%
Poured into Weyerbacher cuvee
I have been sitting on this for a while.......over a year
A-murky dark brown color, minimal khaki head no retention......moderate lacing that quickly slides down the glass (3.75)
S-sweet bourbon, chocolate, vanilla, caramel, molasses (4.2)
T- follows the nose.............Sweet chocolate, bourbon, vanilla, caramel, molasses, dark fruits, cream, oak, mild alcohol burn on the back of the throat........ (4.2)
M-Little to no carbonation, a bit thin for the style........lingering sweetness (3.75)
O-Nice BA beer pleasant aroma good flavor........
Nov 21, 2014I have been sitting on this for a while.......over a year
A-murky dark brown color, minimal khaki head no retention......moderate lacing that quickly slides down the glass (3.75)
S-sweet bourbon, chocolate, vanilla, caramel, molasses (4.2)
T- follows the nose.............Sweet chocolate, bourbon, vanilla, caramel, molasses, dark fruits, cream, oak, mild alcohol burn on the back of the throat........ (4.2)
M-Little to no carbonation, a bit thin for the style........lingering sweetness (3.75)
O-Nice BA beer pleasant aroma good flavor........
Reviewed by mdfb79 from New York
4.31/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.31/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
From 11/13/13 notes. Had this on tap at Ginger Man in NYC; menu said it was from 2012 and I had never heard of it. 12 oz. pour in a snifter.
a - Pours a deep mahogany brown color with one inch of light tan head and moderate carbonation evident. Leaves some light lacing on the glass.
s - Smells of sweet bourbon, oak, toasted malts, roasted malts, chocolate, and some caramel malts. Bourbon is up front but doesn't dominate, and allows a lot of chocolate and caramel to come through. Light vanilla on the end too.
t - Tastes of sweet bourbon, roasted malts, cream, vanilla, chocolate, oak, caramel malts, toasted malts, and dark fruits. Bourbon up front again but more cream and vanilla here than the nose had. Not hot at all.
m - Medium to full body, and moderate carbonation. No heat at all and very creamy; great mouthfeel.
o - Overall I liked this one a lot; honestly, this is probably the best Weyerbacher beer I've had so far. Looks like last year it may have been hot but it is drinking great right now. A decent amount of bourbon up front but it is not hot and doesn't overpower it, and it has a lot of other falvors coming out. Smooth body, would love to have this one again.
Nov 14, 2013a - Pours a deep mahogany brown color with one inch of light tan head and moderate carbonation evident. Leaves some light lacing on the glass.
s - Smells of sweet bourbon, oak, toasted malts, roasted malts, chocolate, and some caramel malts. Bourbon is up front but doesn't dominate, and allows a lot of chocolate and caramel to come through. Light vanilla on the end too.
t - Tastes of sweet bourbon, roasted malts, cream, vanilla, chocolate, oak, caramel malts, toasted malts, and dark fruits. Bourbon up front again but more cream and vanilla here than the nose had. Not hot at all.
m - Medium to full body, and moderate carbonation. No heat at all and very creamy; great mouthfeel.
o - Overall I liked this one a lot; honestly, this is probably the best Weyerbacher beer I've had so far. Looks like last year it may have been hot but it is drinking great right now. A decent amount of bourbon up front but it is not hot and doesn't overpower it, and it has a lot of other falvors coming out. Smooth body, would love to have this one again.
Reviewed by BMMillsy from Florida
3.81/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
3.81/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Bottle from a generous trader. Thanks man! Pours a murky dark brown with small yellowish khaki head. Aroma is nutty toffee, biscuit, vanilla, whiskey, chocolate, molasses. Very nice. Flavor is big nuttiness up front--pecans and hazelnuts--with a whiskey background, toffee, and a lingering pecan whiskey and dark fruit (almost a lingering Belgian dubbel flavor). Body is thin for a barrel aged brew but manages the barrel well. More than adequate carbonation, and a sipping beer for a nice Friday night. Not bad.
Sep 09, 2013Reviewed by themind from New Jersey
4.14/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.14/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Another quality brew from weyerbacher. Pours a nice dark small head with a good whiskey barrel aroma. I really enjoyed this brew as I feel it meshed fairly well. I would purchase again if it were available. I feel Heresy is better but this is still a quality BA beer.
Bottom LIne: Decent BA brew!
May 24, 2013Bottom LIne: Decent BA brew!
Whiskey Barrel Aged from Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
90 out of
100 with
90 ratings
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