Serendipity No. 4
Tree Brewing Co.
- From:
- Tree Brewing Co.
- British Columbia, Canada
- Style:
- Black IPA
- ABV:
- 8.9%
- Score:
- +7 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.22 | pDev: 3.08%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Oct 07, 2012
- Added:
- Mar 08, 2012
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
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Serendipity is our whiskey barrel aged beer, aged in our cellar for over 100 days in whiskey and port barrels. Each brew number discovers new tasting profiles that is reflective of the style of beer used and blending done to each batch of beer. We hope you enjoy our Serendipity series of beers as much as we have enjoyed exploring and pushing the boundaries of beer.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by andrenaline from Canada (ON)
4.3/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.3/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Huge props to my brother for hooking me up with this treat.
A - Pours a nice ruby red, finger of head with decent retention and some sporadic lacing.
S - Boozy oak, toffee and caramel, hints of cocoa and whiskey.
T - The whiskey flavours dominate, with some boozy heat and sweetness. The wooden oak is fantastic and a sweet bourbon flavour lingers alongside some caramel and toffee. The cocoa nibs come through on the finish with the oak and vanilla.
M - Medium bodied, smooth and a touch of ABV heat on the finish.
O - Incredibly tasty ale, loads of flavour and the whiskey profile is spectacular. I'm really diggin' this one and am stoked I had the opportunity to try it.
Oct 07, 2012A - Pours a nice ruby red, finger of head with decent retention and some sporadic lacing.
S - Boozy oak, toffee and caramel, hints of cocoa and whiskey.
T - The whiskey flavours dominate, with some boozy heat and sweetness. The wooden oak is fantastic and a sweet bourbon flavour lingers alongside some caramel and toffee. The cocoa nibs come through on the finish with the oak and vanilla.
M - Medium bodied, smooth and a touch of ABV heat on the finish.
O - Incredibly tasty ale, loads of flavour and the whiskey profile is spectacular. I'm really diggin' this one and am stoked I had the opportunity to try it.
Reviewed by Rutager from Canada (BC)
4.03/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.03/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Big thank you to Derek for this rarity!!
Appearance. Pours a deep, dark red-brown with almost 3 fingers of thick creamy-tan head that leaves some great lacing.
Smell. Whiskey, oh ya, whiskey is there. Some chocolate and vanilla with a little roasted malt.
Taste. Chocolate and roasted malts, some whiskey for sure, but not overpowering. Vanilla and bitter wood in the finish.
Mouthfeel. On the lower side of full-bodied with medium-low carbonation.
Overall. Nice barrel aged beer from BC! Nothing to complain about from this guy.
Jul 24, 2012Appearance. Pours a deep, dark red-brown with almost 3 fingers of thick creamy-tan head that leaves some great lacing.
Smell. Whiskey, oh ya, whiskey is there. Some chocolate and vanilla with a little roasted malt.
Taste. Chocolate and roasted malts, some whiskey for sure, but not overpowering. Vanilla and bitter wood in the finish.
Mouthfeel. On the lower side of full-bodied with medium-low carbonation.
Overall. Nice barrel aged beer from BC! Nothing to complain about from this guy.
Reviewed by Derek from Canada (BC)
4.33/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.33/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
I believe this is basically the Hophead Black IPA aged in a whiskey barrel. I was skeptical about how the flavours would meld, but it's really good!
A: Black with deep ruby highlights, light tan head as a bit of retention and leaves a lovely lace.
S: Aroma has some woodsy spicing, toffee, roasted nut, cotton candy, nectarine and a bit of piny resin.
T: The Tennessee whiskey flavour is a bit boozy, but in a very enticing way. Dark sponge toffee, roasted nut, licorice, pine, nectarine, apricot, light coffee, solid bitterness, light alcohol warmth. This dark ale is very American.
M: Well attenuated, moderate body has a fair bit of acidity.
D/O: The barrel aging was nicely done and the beer still seems very fresh (not at all stale or oxidized)... maybe I shouldn't be surprised as there's a good dose of hops here.
Mar 08, 2012A: Black with deep ruby highlights, light tan head as a bit of retention and leaves a lovely lace.
S: Aroma has some woodsy spicing, toffee, roasted nut, cotton candy, nectarine and a bit of piny resin.
T: The Tennessee whiskey flavour is a bit boozy, but in a very enticing way. Dark sponge toffee, roasted nut, licorice, pine, nectarine, apricot, light coffee, solid bitterness, light alcohol warmth. This dark ale is very American.
M: Well attenuated, moderate body has a fair bit of acidity.
D/O: The barrel aging was nicely done and the beer still seems very fresh (not at all stale or oxidized)... maybe I shouldn't be surprised as there's a good dose of hops here.
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