Mordred
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
- From:
- Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Stout
- ABV:
- 7.8%
- Score:
- +3 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.94 | pDev: 6.85%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 17, 2022
- Added:
- Jan 03, 2019
- Wants:
- 2
- Gots:
- 0
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Mordred 2018 Wild Oatmeal Sour Stout. Raised under the watchful eyes of Merlin, Mordred betrayed his nest to break free and become King Arthur's final fateful nemesis. Our legend begins with Barrelworks receiving a youthful batch of Velvet Merkin which was then given our treatment and transferred to French, American and Hungarian oak barrels, thus transforming one amazing beer into something inconceivable. Mordred offers a depth of dark chocolates, espresso and spices of nutmeg and clove. A winter warmer or a conduit to Medieval legend, Mordred will betray your taste buds and capture your senses.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Rated by GRG1313 from California
3.83/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Sout stout is a crazy "inconsistent" style it would seem but this is decent and, if nothing else, at least Firestone intended to do it!
Mar 31, 2019Reviewed by nolteevans from California
4.44/5 rDev +12.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.44/5 rDev +12.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
“Mordred” -- Wild Oatmeal Sour Stout, Firestone Walker Barrelworks, Batch No. 001
Two bottles purchased 12/21/2018 at Firestone Walker Propogator. Bottled on 11/12/2018. Consumed in a tulip glass on 12/21/2018 and on 1/2/2019.
Look
Deep chocolate brown with a touch of ruby. Could be mistaken for a Coca-Cola. Impermeable to light. Light tan head that quickly dissipates. Medium lacing with fingers.
Smell
Sour. Funk. Earthy. Yeast. Tannins. Chocolate, with hint of smoke and spice.
Taste
In general, tastes like it smells -- although far more complex. Very tart, with sour notes of cherry and green apple. The French oak manifests itself in spices, such as cloves (as the label suggests). Aside from slight roasted malts, the oatmeal stout and bourbon characters from its Velvet Merkin base don’t stand out. Rather, the acidic and plum flavors of red wine -- such as a Côtes du Rhône -- come to the surface.
Feel
Thin for a stout, but nice mouthfeel for a sour. Acidic, crisp, and dry on the tongue -- with its alcohol well-hidden. Refreshing, with full carbonation.
Overall
One of the most complex beers I’ve ever tried. Would be curious to learn more about the barrels used. Unfortunately, I don’t pick up the expresso notes, as the label suggests, and wish that the bourbon characteristics were more present. That said, this beer is delicious -- a true treat -- and a strong example of the style. Am surprised there is no category here for “Sour Stout,” as this beer defies either label. As dark and unexpected as its name, I hope we see more beers like this from Barrelworks.
Jan 03, 2019Two bottles purchased 12/21/2018 at Firestone Walker Propogator. Bottled on 11/12/2018. Consumed in a tulip glass on 12/21/2018 and on 1/2/2019.
Look
Deep chocolate brown with a touch of ruby. Could be mistaken for a Coca-Cola. Impermeable to light. Light tan head that quickly dissipates. Medium lacing with fingers.
Smell
Sour. Funk. Earthy. Yeast. Tannins. Chocolate, with hint of smoke and spice.
Taste
In general, tastes like it smells -- although far more complex. Very tart, with sour notes of cherry and green apple. The French oak manifests itself in spices, such as cloves (as the label suggests). Aside from slight roasted malts, the oatmeal stout and bourbon characters from its Velvet Merkin base don’t stand out. Rather, the acidic and plum flavors of red wine -- such as a Côtes du Rhône -- come to the surface.
Feel
Thin for a stout, but nice mouthfeel for a sour. Acidic, crisp, and dry on the tongue -- with its alcohol well-hidden. Refreshing, with full carbonation.
Overall
One of the most complex beers I’ve ever tried. Would be curious to learn more about the barrels used. Unfortunately, I don’t pick up the expresso notes, as the label suggests, and wish that the bourbon characteristics were more present. That said, this beer is delicious -- a true treat -- and a strong example of the style. Am surprised there is no category here for “Sour Stout,” as this beer defies either label. As dark and unexpected as its name, I hope we see more beers like this from Barrelworks.
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