Bourbon Barrel-Aged Smoked Baltic Porter
Uncle Billy's Brew & Que

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From:
Uncle Billy's Brew & Que
 
Texas, United States
Style:
Baltic Porter
ABV:
8%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.12 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 12, 2011
Added:
Nov 12, 2011
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Reviewed by wagenvolks from Texas

4.12/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On-tap at Uncle Billy's. Served in a 10oz snifter.

The bourbon barrel-aged Smoked Baltic Porter pours like it should--rich, dark black body with a nicely retained cap of custard head. The aroma is amazing: rich whiskey and vanilla notes from the oak barrels blend perfectly against a backdrop of roasty porter and a kiss of smoke.

I would like to have the non-BA version of the Smoked Baltic Porter to compare, because the bourbon completely dominated the flavor profile. Not to say that was a bad thing--it most certainly wasn't--but the smokiness was almost nonexistent and the porter flashed only briefly beneath the huge whiskey presence. Mouthfeel was a bit thin but well carbonated and surprisingly drinkable despite the perceptible booziness. Overall, a tasty beer. I would definitely order this again if given the chance.
Nov 12, 2011