-
Stop lurking! Log in to search, post in our forums, review beers, see fewer ads, and more. — Todd, Founder of BeerAdvocate
Dog's Bollocks
Rushing Duck Brewing Company
- From:
- Rushing Duck Brewing Company
- New York, United States
- Style:
- English Barleywine
Ranked #136 - ABV:
- 9.5%
- Score:
- 91
Ranked #7,769 - Avg:
- 4.08 | pDev: 8.33%
- Reviews:
- 18
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 25, 2023
- Added:
- Mar 20, 2013
- Wants:
- 8
- Gots:
- 12
Dog’s Bollocks is an English Style Ale, not unlike a classic Barleywine. To make this beer even more complex and flavorful, 25% of the beer has been aged in oak barrels that were originally used to age Bourbon. The base beer is rich and malty. It has a distinct caramel and biscuity flavors, and is balanced nicely with a nice dose of English hops. From there the barrel aging process helps smooth the beer out by adding vanilla, spice, oak, and bourbon notes to the beer. This beer is the “Dog’s Bollocks.”
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Ratings by Griffith:
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina
4.51/5 rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.51/5 rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Received a Batch #1 750ml bottle from @mikexw 11-4-23 as part of the Barleywine/Stout BIF #1. Presumably bottled sometime in 2013; consumed 11-25-23.
Beer poured reddish-brown with a nice tan head which is surprising for such an older beer.
Nose is dark fruit forward with toffee and brown sugar. Not getting any bourbon.
Taste is sublime as the larger malt base gives notes of caramel, toffee, figs, raisins all topped with a touch of brown sugar. Finishes with a nice warmth and some balance provided by the subliminal bourbon barrel.
Mouthfeel is medium to large bodied with each sip being creamy smooth.
Overall this is such a treat to enjoy something that is 10 years old. Thank you, Mike, for the opportunity to enjoy; this is a home run!
Nov 25, 2023Beer poured reddish-brown with a nice tan head which is surprising for such an older beer.
Nose is dark fruit forward with toffee and brown sugar. Not getting any bourbon.
Taste is sublime as the larger malt base gives notes of caramel, toffee, figs, raisins all topped with a touch of brown sugar. Finishes with a nice warmth and some balance provided by the subliminal bourbon barrel.
Mouthfeel is medium to large bodied with each sip being creamy smooth.
Overall this is such a treat to enjoy something that is 10 years old. Thank you, Mike, for the opportunity to enjoy; this is a home run!
Reviewed by MacMalt from New Jersey
4.24/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Batch #3 (2019). Poured from 500 ML bottle into a pint glass. It pours a beautiful honey-ruby color with a cap of light khaki head that dissipated quickly leaving a thin coating of creamy lacing. On the nose there is caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, raisin/fig, and subtle but noticeable bourbon. When first sipped, I taste the bourbon barrel but then the base Barleywine washes over the tongue with lots of caramel, toffee, butter, brown sugar, oak, and raisin. The barrel notes do not distract from the excellent Barleywine flavors. It's sticky and viscous with moderate carbonation, and the 10% ABV is warming. This ale highlights Rushing Duck's adept touch at big, barrel-aged beers. It's highly flavorful with just enough booze to enhance the overall experience. Like a fine English Barleywine, Dog's Bollocks is a sipper and perfect for dessert or relaxing by the fire with good conversation.
Mar 10, 2019Reviewed by Eamonn-Cummings3 from New York
4.24/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from 750ml bottle into a sixpoint tulip glass. Not sure of the vintage but at least a year old.
Looks is a hazy dark amber with a thing quarter inch head.
Aroma is dry fruity malt with a hint of vanilla from the oak.
Taste is dry and fruity which gives into an extremely dry oaky finish.
Delicious winter sipper.
Dec 10, 2016Looks is a hazy dark amber with a thing quarter inch head.
Aroma is dry fruity malt with a hint of vanilla from the oak.
Taste is dry and fruity which gives into an extremely dry oaky finish.
Delicious winter sipper.
Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina
4.24/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Appearance: Pours a tawny brown color with ruby highlights; the ecru head fluffs over the liquid, leaving spotty lacing
Smell: Interesting aromatic blend of caramel, oak, bourbon, Rykola herbs and dark fruit
Taste: Caramel dominant, with the herbal Rykola and Bourbon tones arriving early; oaky, with dried dark fruit, through the middle; some earthy bitterness builds, after the swallow; though that just keeps the sweetness in check
Mouthfeel: Full bodied with low to moderate carbonation; some warmth in the gullet
Overall: Not your typical English Barleywine and more like a Strong Ale, truth be told; quite nice
Thanks, yankeepride, for the opportunity
Sep 29, 2016Smell: Interesting aromatic blend of caramel, oak, bourbon, Rykola herbs and dark fruit
Taste: Caramel dominant, with the herbal Rykola and Bourbon tones arriving early; oaky, with dried dark fruit, through the middle; some earthy bitterness builds, after the swallow; though that just keeps the sweetness in check
Mouthfeel: Full bodied with low to moderate carbonation; some warmth in the gullet
Overall: Not your typical English Barleywine and more like a Strong Ale, truth be told; quite nice
Thanks, yankeepride, for the opportunity
Reviewed by utopiajane from New York
4.08/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.08/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a honey orange color with a lovely cloudiness. Hues of yellow to catch even the corners of your eye. Tan head of foam that I cannot speak to because I only poured a tasting glass worth. But it looks creamy and long lasting. Nose is malty and deep. A slight hint of bourbon under a nutty toffee. Dark dried fruits in the background come forward more and more as it warms. Light buttered toast, stiff caramel and spice. gentle hop herbal to remind you they are there.
Taste is layered with malt character. Molasses, dark dried fruits, raisin and lots of caramel to offer the palate. This beer has only mild esters from alcohol on the nose and on the palate the alcohol is smooth and offers a friendly bit of warmth to the swallow. The flavors are mellow and well blended. A ticklish bit of spice in the finish . The barrel seems to all but disappear on the palate and then it shows itself like a child that plays peek a boo bringing subtle hints of the whiskey and oak to the flavor without totally revealing itself. Light bit of treacle emerges as it warms.
Mouthfeel is full and creamy, chewy with smooth alcohol warmth. A moderate carbonation keeps this beer from feeling heavy or syrupy.
Mar 01, 2015Taste is layered with malt character. Molasses, dark dried fruits, raisin and lots of caramel to offer the palate. This beer has only mild esters from alcohol on the nose and on the palate the alcohol is smooth and offers a friendly bit of warmth to the swallow. The flavors are mellow and well blended. A ticklish bit of spice in the finish . The barrel seems to all but disappear on the palate and then it shows itself like a child that plays peek a boo bringing subtle hints of the whiskey and oak to the flavor without totally revealing itself. Light bit of treacle emerges as it warms.
Mouthfeel is full and creamy, chewy with smooth alcohol warmth. A moderate carbonation keeps this beer from feeling heavy or syrupy.
Dog's Bollocks from Rushing Duck Brewing Company
Beer rating:
91 out of
100 with
81 ratings
We love reviews (150 characters or more)! Check out: How to Review a Beer. You don't need to get fancy. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Something that backs up your rating and helps others. Thanks!