John Barleycorn - Bourbon Barrel Aged
Mad River Brewing Company

The only thing I remember about this beer is the name. From the rating I gave it, it must have been great beer. I really like bourbon barrel aged beers and this is really good.

 

 

 

 

Pours a half finger of head on a hazy dark brown body.
The aroma is caramel, candy, wood, floral and burnt wood. Nice.
The taste is pretty sweet, grainy and caramel.
The texture is smooth with low carbonation.
Quite enjoyable.

Maybe toward the end of the 10 one-oz flight, at the strongs and the olds and the barley wines - tasted at Mad River - the beers edged better. But John Barleycorn aged in a single bourbon barrel was 1 of my 3 favorites of the 10.

A Hazy copper, clearer than most. The head retains and laces well.

S Ample bourbon on the nose, along with brown sugar sweetness. Mild alcohol, well hidden, and rich. Caramel and vanilla in an almost after dinner liquor experience.

F Rich on palate, bourbon and brown sugar come through strongly. But again, great feel, great finish. Full, almost syrupy body. Finishes with tannic oak, brown sugar and booze.

Must try.

Man did they use some harsh firewater with this one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pours a dark copper color with a pretty nice off white head.

Aromas are a bit subtle, but pleasant. Roasted nuts, dark fruits, booze, brown sugar and light notes of coconut.

Taste is also subtle, but very flavorful. This beer doesn't knock you over the head with big bold flavors, instead it's refined and balanced. Brown sugar sweetness, roasted nuts, dark booze soaked fruits, and a light boozy bourbon and coconut notes on the finish.

Unfortunately, this beer has thin body, and is lacking a bit of carbonation.

Overall, a very solid BA barleywine. Worth a try if you see it.