Maple Bourbon Fred From The Wood
Hair Of The Dog Brewing Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hair of the Dog 20th

On tap

Had 3 4oz pours

First beer I had when I entered. For a cold day, this was heaven in a glass. Smelled of sweet maple syrup and pancakes, followed by a hit of bourbon.

Mouthfeel was thick and slightly carbonated.

Taste - Did the smell justice. So much different from the base Fred. Maple and Bourbon are all over the place. Toffee, Figs, and sweet malt. So very complex. Was probably my favorite or close to my favorite at the event. Really loved this beer and very close to a perfect score. After having many of the beers at this event, its hard to find anything that even remotely measures up to some of what Alan has created. Big, complex, perfectly balanced, and boozy beers that linger far after you are done drinking them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practically alongside Jim 2008 at the HotD 20th anniversary today.

Flat murky brown, there is no head to speak of, but hey, this is bal aged and glorious. The nose is a fabulous blend of maple, oak and vanilla sweetness. This really smells nothing like Fred, which, and smells an awful lot like bourbony maple syrup. Palate is a little oxidized, beautifully working with the maple aromatics and flavors. The bourbon lends a little bit of smokiness. A real nice balance is present. Sweet on finish, this full bodied beer is really nice. I would totally drink this again.