Heavy Boots Of Lead - Barrel-Aged
SingleCut Beersmiths

This is the 2016 version which was aged in neutral oak barrels and then blended with some of the base beer and some whisky cured maple syrup.

The almost black beer pours into a Corsondonk goblet with a 1" dark tan head that recedes slowly to a thin layer on the surface that persists to the end of the pour. At first sipping creates patches and legs of lacing some of which cling to the sides of the glass but eventually there is only the layer of foam on the surface.

The aromas include some dark chocolate, caramel, vanilla, maple syrup and a bit woodiness from the oak.

The flavors are much as expected from the nose with the chocolate from the dark roast malt up front, along with some vanilla, caramel and maple syrup. In addition there are some traces of the oak. The light sweetness from the malt and the maple syrup helps to smooth out and control the dark roast bitterness.

The mouthfeel is on the full side of medium bodied and fairly smooth with the light, persistent carbonation. The moderately long finish begins as the sweetness and most of the various flavors fade to leave the dark bitterness fade away to on slightly dry note.

On the whole this beer lived up to my expectations that were partly set by having the base beer a couple of weeks ago, and I'd enjoy having it again. It was particularly interesting that the beer was aged in neutral Oak barrels and then infused with whiskey cured maple syrup rather than aged in Bourbon barrels. That said I probably won't go out of my way to find another bottle if only because there are so many other well made stouts readily available.

Black color. Huge, beige head. Aroma of roasted malt, some wood, chocolate, and honey. Strong, roasted bitterness in taste with softening whisky notes.

The 2017 Rye Barrel
Pours black with a dense, thick tan head that sticks around for the duration, leaving a ring of lace with each sip
Aroma of oak, licorice, cocoa, and vanilla
Lots of cocoa and spicy rye whiskey notes. Mellow vanilla undertones, a bit of maple syrup and dried cherry as well
Velvety smooth with lower carbonation.
Glad I sat on this one for a couple of years. A nice sipper as a reward for a great day fishing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picked up a bomber at Ma and Pa’s Alton, NY . Not familiar with this Beer but love brewery; love big stouts and...$7.99?? No prob!
Unsure year/version... nothing noted on bottle.
Split into snifters... drank first cold and 2nd glass about an hour later.
Nice looking and nice nose. A bit roasty on taste; thick but a bit bright on carbonation. Good but overall seemed a bit pushy.
Whoa! 2nd glass it all came together. Like two beers. The bite and the bright settled down into a rich more velvety complex brew. Decadent chocolate with subtle hints of dried fruit and licorice. Didn’t notice wood but vanilla was present. Unsure if BA or not... but a great sipper.
This beer really needs to breathe and be enjoyed at room temperature...maybe a bit cellared chill... but I’d suggest as little chill as your preferences would permit.
Really enjoyed this beer. Scores reflect average between the two tastings. Other reviews range higher and considerably lower across different versions. Very pleased with what I bought.

 

 

 

This is the 2017-2018 version that was aged in rye whiskey barrels on Oregon honey