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Firestone 23 - Anniversary Ale
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
- From:
- Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Strong Ale
- ABV:
- 11.5%
- Score:
- 96
- Avg:
- 4.34 | pDev: 6.45%
- Reviews:
- 80
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Dec 14, 2023
- Added:
- Aug 28, 2019
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 5
XXIII is a blend of six distinct beers aged in spirits barrels, including bourbon and tequila barrels—resulting in a smooth, bold and remarkably complex drinking experience.
THE FINAL BLEND
Stickee Monkee | 28%
Parabola | 28%
Bravo | 20%
Bourbon Barrel Helldorado | 15%
Velvet Merkin | 5%
Tequila Barrel Helldorado | 4%
THE FINAL BLEND
Stickee Monkee | 28%
Parabola | 28%
Bravo | 20%
Bourbon Barrel Helldorado | 15%
Velvet Merkin | 5%
Tequila Barrel Helldorado | 4%
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Ratings by jmbeerdude91:
Rated by jmbeerdude91 from Arizona
4.51/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Jan 12, 2020
4.51/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Jan 12, 2020
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by MikefromDormont from Pennsylvania
4.6/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.6/5 rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
I bought this beer in 2020 for $13.29 at my grocery store back in 2020. They did not sell out and are now trying to sell off their remaining stock for $5.00/bottle. I could not resist and picked up three of these @ $5.00. The four year old beer held up well. Served in an Ommegang chalice glass. Pours a dark brown color with a one finger high tan head. Plenty of carbonation for a four year old beer. Can pick up the barrel on the nose. Taste is dark fruit, vanilla and oak. Medium mouthfeel. Overall my gamble on buying a four year old beer paid off. This is a sipper and perfect for a cold day.
Dec 14, 2023Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
4.35/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.35/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12 oz bottle from Brewers Haven. Mahogany pour, fizzy tan head. Sweet aroma, raisins, woody, warm boozy notes. Taste begins with the sweetness, plums, prunes, raisins, woody accents before the rising heat catches up and finishes it. Slick, smooth, velvety. Nice sipper.
Nov 29, 2023Rated by NCSapiens from Indiana
4.19/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.19/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Addictive barrel blend and dark fruit goodness.
Jun 23, 2023Reviewed by bluejacket74 from Ohio
4.24/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12 ounce bottle, 2019 vintage, 10/16/2019 stamped on the bottle so I'm assuming that's the bottled on date. Served in a tulip, the beer pours dark brown with about an inch or so tan head. Head retention and lacing are both good. The brew smells like dark fruit, raisin, caramel and brown sugar. Taste is pretty much just like the aroma, but there's also some bready malt, vanilla, chocolate, nuts and dark bready flavors noticeable too. Mouthfeel/body is full, it's slick, creamy and a bit smooth with a good amount of carbonation. I liked this brew, although I wish I could have tried it fresher but only bought this one about a month ago so I really can't complain at all. I'd buy another bottle if I got the chance, worth trying if you're able to!
May 28, 2023Reviewed by jvgoor3786 from Arkansas
4.75/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.75/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Reviewed at two years old. Beer pours a deep tan with minimal head and minimal lacing.
The smell is brown sugar, dark fruits, and vanilla.
The taste is amazing and complex. Loaded with dark fruits, vanilla, oak, char, tobacco, and a hint of cherry.
The mouthfeel is medium with low carbonation. Thinner than expected.
Over the flavor on this beer is amazing. Full of complex flavors.
Nov 26, 2021The smell is brown sugar, dark fruits, and vanilla.
The taste is amazing and complex. Loaded with dark fruits, vanilla, oak, char, tobacco, and a hint of cherry.
The mouthfeel is medium with low carbonation. Thinner than expected.
Over the flavor on this beer is amazing. Full of complex flavors.
Firestone 23 - Anniversary Ale from Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
96 out of
100 with
203 ratings
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