A Deal With the Devil - Triple Oaked (Batch 11 - 2023)
Anchorage Brewing Company

Drank from a 375 ml black wax dipped bottle purchased on Tavour
Served in a tulip

Review #2425

The beer poured a viscous, fuller bodied, deep mahogany hue with a thin, frothy, khaki colored crown that quickly dissolved. As the liquid was swirled, drippy legs trickled slowly down the sides of the glass.

The aroma was boozy and very malt forward but not as intense or complex initially as I anticipated. Sweet caramel malts came through strong. Burnt sugar was noticeable as well. There was a big, boozy, barrel-forward bourbon presence. Bit of roasted malt character too. Dark fruit notes were also apparent. Charred raisin and prune notes came to mind. The Calvados barrel character was subtle initially but really intensified as the beer opened up. More sweet raisin and plum character was noticeable as well.

The flavor profile was somewhat similar to the aroma but sweeter and more complex. It was super malty and robust up front. Nice blend of sweet caramel malts and roasted malt notes. Brown sugar also came through strong. Boozy bourbon notes appeared as the beer moved along the palate. Dark fruit notes were prominent in the center. Charred raisin and prune specifically came to mind. More oaky bourbon and Calvados barrel character and brown sugar notes came through on the back end and carried into the finish. Dark fruit notes, dry oaky tannins and a brown sugar-like sweetness lingered after the swallow.

The mouthfeel slick and fuller bodied but a touch thinner than I anticipated given the magnitude of the beer. The liquid contained a medium bubbled, moderate effervescence that turned fluffy and smooth on the palate. By the drink’s end, the sugars in the beer left a sticky film on my lips.