Wulver (Rum Barrel Aged)
Thirsty Dog Brewing Company

12oz bottle poured into a teku glass looks like a typical barrel aged dark beer, not much to look at. Mostly headless, clear dark, orange highlighted body that leaves the glass clean.

Fruity aromas invite long quaffs, with hints of wet oak, molasses, and vanilla.

Flavors match with great balance of dried and stone fruit and barrel influence over a solid Scotch ale base. Careful with the aroma invitation, as the booze will slow you down, especially because the 12% abv is hidden.

Mouthfeel is smooth with a tickle of carbonation.

Overall all clearly a fine beverage with balance and excitement.

 

A murky, muddy brown liquid with a tall, frothy head. Not much retention and a quick fade. Scant lacing. Deep nose. Rich and inviting. Molasses, rum, coconut, vanilla. Some light cherry and oak. Underneath all of that you get classic Wee Heavy malt aromas. Toasted grains and lots of burnt sugars. Taste is superb. All the flavors in the nose and more. The malt is big and full of bread and brown sugar. Light cocoa and vanilla. Graham crackers express in a finish that offers up a melange of barrel qualities. Cherries, oak, vanilla, rum... wow. Typically low bitterness. With all the rum, flavors the alcohol is very well integrated. So delicious. Feel is atypical. Medium heavy syrup, with a light tingly carbonation. Drinks a little too easily for the abv. This is an expertly crafted and integrated ale. Even at ten bucks a bottle I'm looking to have another. Exceptional beer.