Oak Barrel-Aged India Pale Ale (Exclusively For Table & Vine)
The Spencer Brewery
- From:
- The Spencer Brewery
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 7.4%
- Score:
- +8 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.04 | pDev: 10.89%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Nov 27, 2017
- Added:
- Jun 15, 2017
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
-
-
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by connecticutpoet from Connecticut
3.6/5 rDev -10.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.6/5 rDev -10.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Limited release of 60 cases/550 bottles. At Table & Vine in West Springfield MA for $14.99.
Bottle #230, as shown in photo. Deep yellow, very cloudy beer with a two finger head that got rocky and left a lot of lacing on the glass.
Aroma started with pine and moved into apples and tropical fruit. Some vanilla and oak was noticeable, but no bourbon from the barrels. The hops probably overpowered it. After sitting a while the scent became quite floral.
Taste started with deep rich pine hops, followed by a strong backbone of caramel malts. Oak wafted in. The alcohol was quite prominent at first but as it warmed it mellowed out. There was a little breadiness, and it ended with a long bitter finish.
Mouthfeel was smooth and creamy and well carbonated. Pretty good.
Overall a nice beer and one I am glad I tried. Now I have to get their regular IPA to see how the barrel aging changed its character.
Jun 21, 2017Bottle #230, as shown in photo. Deep yellow, very cloudy beer with a two finger head that got rocky and left a lot of lacing on the glass.
Aroma started with pine and moved into apples and tropical fruit. Some vanilla and oak was noticeable, but no bourbon from the barrels. The hops probably overpowered it. After sitting a while the scent became quite floral.
Taste started with deep rich pine hops, followed by a strong backbone of caramel malts. Oak wafted in. The alcohol was quite prominent at first but as it warmed it mellowed out. There was a little breadiness, and it ended with a long bitter finish.
Mouthfeel was smooth and creamy and well carbonated. Pretty good.
Overall a nice beer and one I am glad I tried. Now I have to get their regular IPA to see how the barrel aging changed its character.
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!