Wine Barrel Belgian Golden Ale (Chardonnay Barrels)
Badger State Brewing Company

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Badger State Brewing Company
 
Wisconsin, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
9%
Score:
+7 ratings needed
Avg:
3.89 | pDev: 3.08%
Ratings:
3 | reviews: 2
Status:
Inactive
Rated:
Nov 10, 2018
Added:
Jul 08, 2016
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4 by mjpolzin from Wisconsin

Nov 10, 2018
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Reviewed by Jason from Massachusetts

3.94/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Review from BA Mag Issue #119 ( Dec 2016 )

Toasty, Wood, Vinous, Fruity
Not only does Badger State do a spectacular job with the Belgian side of this brew, the barrel aging aspect is a mindblow. Lots of toasty wood and juicy, vinous flavors are present here, but for such a big beer, it lands quite dry, which only adds to the drinkability, a dangerous refreshing attribute. The Belgian-like flavors are tame yet noticeable overall with only a mild level of ripe fruitiness, slight gumminess, and a bit of medicinal phenol. All of that plays well with the wine character that is pulled from the barrel aging. Impressive. [Jason]

Look 4.00 | Smell 3.75 | Taste 4.00 | Feel 4.00 | Overall 4.00
Jun 22, 2017
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Reviewed by REVZEB from Illinois

3.73/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Somewhat clear orangey brown body with a kahki cap. Musky green grape with bread yeast, pressed flowers, orange pith, and a lot of brett in the nose. Taste is pretty much the same, the must and brett overpower a bit. Feel is boozier and musty, lighter body but balance is off a bit
Oct 01, 2016