Sentimental Johnny
Odd13 Brewing

 

this is a dark biere de garde aged in bourbon barrels with peaches. its unique and funky and weird, and brewed in collaboration with with mollys liquor store up there on 44th, who is finally starting to get it right. i love the idea of a collaboration like this, and i like the execution of the beer, but there is something about this beer, as well made and clever as it is, that just doesnt resonate with me. its one of those odd beers that succeeds on every scale, nothing wrong with it, the barrel character is awesome, vanilla from it with the sweet peaches is outstanding, and the caramel tasting malt with the bretty funk is another great combination. there isnt too much going on, its all just layered really well, and in great proportion. the base beer is rock solid, and i even like it, but ive had it a few times now, and it just doesnt sit right with me, not on my tongue, not in my belly. i just dont know why, because all the elements are there. maybe its just my palate, but something just isnt right with the way i get along with this one. maybe something in the yeast, im not sure, but it is the way it is. highly recommend this one strangely enough, because its unique and cool, so check it out, but for whatever reason it didnt work for me.