Horizontal Tango
Revolution Brewing

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From:
Revolution Brewing
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Dubbel
ABV:
9%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.13 | pDev: 8.23%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
28
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 09, 2019
Added:
Sep 19, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
We decided to break into a couple of barrels of our Belgian-style Dubbel (2 barrels out of 10…). It was aged for four months in Woodford Reserve barrels -- and yes, the barrels are stored in a horizontal position…

The notes of dark fruit come through nicely, and the caramel notes present in the base beer stand up well to the wood character. We will release the rest of the Horizontal Tango after about six months, and we can do a vertical tasting!

25 IBU
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Ratings by robwestcott:
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Rated by robwestcott from Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +15%

Jan 12, 2014
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Drank 4/7/14 @ World of Beer.

Purple murkiness.

Off-white head; thick lace.

Oak & caramel nose.

Medium thick, creamy mouthfeel.

A creamy caramel flavor; slight booze & a hint of cinnamon on the finish.

Complex & enjoyable. Drinks more like a quad IMHO.
Apr 09, 2019
 
Rated: 4.19 by JohnnyChicago from Illinois

Jun 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by MattMorin from Illinois

May 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by ChicagoNick from Illinois

Jun 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by brauseboof from South Carolina

May 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by smartassboiler from Illinois

May 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by ralerwen from Illinois

Apr 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by beardown2489 from Illinois

Mar 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by SeaAle from Oregon

Feb 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by 773-F-I-B from Illinois

Jan 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by mattmarka1 from Minnesota

Jan 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by brandoman63 from Illinois

Jan 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ajzy from Wisconsin

Jan 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Rihup from Illinois

Dec 31, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sparky44 from Illinois

Dec 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by JSOBB from England

Dec 28, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by ScottJWing from Ohio

Dec 28, 2013
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Reviewed by MasterSki from Canada (ON)

4.12/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Served in a snifter at the Revolution brewpub.

A - Tan foam settles to a thick collar, near-complete cap, and splotchy lacework. Dark plum body that has a hint of transparency to it.

S - Loads of bourbon, vanilla, caramel, coconut, and a touch of oak. Barrel overwhelms the base beer; there's a bit a nebulous sweetness from the dubbel, but little else. Not sure I would have guessed the base style to be honest, but the bourbon and barrel flavors are quite nice.

T - The flavor has a bit less bourbon and a bit more of the character of the Dubbel; caramel, light cocoa, cola, clove and a touch of spicy yeast. Add in some oak and vanilla and there's a vaguely Dr. Pepper-ish flavor profile, but with a light bourbon kiss in the aftertaste.

M - Chewy, sticky, medium-full body, with low tannins and light alcohol warming. Carbonation is decidedly lower, but not overly so.

D - I enjoyed this a fair bit, especially after a stretch of weak barrel-aged beers from Revolution. I'm a tad wary that so many barrels were held back, as only 4 months has already overwhelmed the base beer. That being said, I tend to like Woodford-aged beers so it's not a problem for me, but those seeking balance may want to look elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by Drucifer from Illinois

Oct 23, 2013
Horizontal Tango from Revolution Brewing
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 28 ratings