Barrel Aged Stout
Foothills Brewing Company - Downtown Brewpub

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From:
Foothills Brewing Company - Downtown Brewpub
 
North Carolina, United States
Style:
American Stout
ABV:
9.2%
Score:
+1 rating needed
Avg:
3.75 | pDev: 17.87%
Ratings:
9 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 27, 2014
Added:
May 25, 2013
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
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Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 3.44 by Jpgandy31

Aug 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by EasyReader from North Carolina

Aug 08, 2014
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Reviewed by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia

2.87/5  rDev -23.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
On draft at Churchkey in D.C.

The beer has a near black appearance with a wispy head. Aromas of sweet malt, char, roast, booze. Too sweet and lacking bourbon character. I got excited when I read this was partially aged in Pappy van Winkle barrels, but this didn't translate to the flavor. Thin body and a bit cloying. This one missed the mark for me.
May 10, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by mwbrady12 from Florida

Jul 18, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by KevinGordon from North Carolina

Jul 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by TheBeerAlmanac from Kentucky

Jul 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by BirdsandHops from Oregon

May 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Rifugium from North Dakota

May 26, 2013
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Reviewed by brother_kenneth from Virginia

4.44/5  rDev +18.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5
On tap at the brewery last night. From what a Foothill's employee explained to me and my buddies, who were fortunate enough to try this special brew before it was all gone, this was the Total Eclipse Stout after nine weeks in Pappy Van Winkle barrels. This was the "second run" for the barrels, after People's Porter had come out of them. The result was less straight bourbon taste than what is noticeable in BA People's Porter. Noteworthy flavors and aromas were oak and vanilla. Maybe some light coconut as well. This brew has much more oak, whereas BA People's Porter has much more actual bourbon character. This is far superior to BA People's Porter, in my opinion. The one draw back was that it was relatively thin for a stout. Beyond this, I have no complaints. The short time period in the barrels results in a very drinkable, yet complex stout. It is a wonderful barrel aged offering from Foothill's and hopefully they will make it again.
May 25, 2013