Dire Straits
Drake's Brewing Co.

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From:
Drake's Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
American Barleywine
ABV:
10.6%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
4.21 | pDev: 4.51%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
9
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jul 08, 2014
Added:
Jul 08, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  0
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Rated: 4.5 by GClarkage from California

Jul 08, 2014
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Rated: 4 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Aug 06, 2013
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Reviewed by largadeer from California

4.24/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A turbid brown body is all I can make out in the dimly lit bar. It pours with a finger of tan froth that quickly settles to a crust. Bourbon and oak are prominent on the nose, followed by rich caramelized malt. Fruity esters bring notes of date and raisin, graceful oxidation brings cocoa and leather. The palate leans toward the sherry and tobacco side of things, though there's plenty of barrel. Caramel and vanilla are present but take a backseat to the oxidation. There's faint nuttines, chocolate, dark fruit. Great complexity and balance without a ton of booze. Very impressive stuff, probably the best barrel aged Drake's beer I've had.
Jul 02, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by TheCrowsNest from California

May 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by PeterJ from California

Apr 18, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by WestCoastBrew2 from Vermont

Feb 06, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by t0rin0 from California

Sep 22, 2012
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Reviewed by brokensail from California

4.1/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
On-tap at Beachwood Brewing

Pours a dark amber, maybe mahogany, color with an off-white head. A pleasant chocolate aroma along with lots of rich toffee and caramel. There is a hint of vanilla in the background and some toasted malt. Just a hint of alcohol, too. The flavor is not quite as robust as you might expect, but it is still very good. Heavy on the caramel and toffee with a hint of dark fruit and chocolate. Mild vanilla and alcohol notes as well.
Jul 16, 2012
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Reviewed by ngeunit1 from Massachusetts

4.3/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
A - Pours an almost clear reddish-brown color with a thin layer of frothy off-white head. The head fades down quickly leaving behind some lacing.

S - Aroma is a mix of sweet rich toasted and caramelized malts with some light citrus hops, dark fruit, and a bit of booze.

T - Starts off with a mix of rich sweet malts with a bit of sweet dark fruit and a hint of booze. Through the middle, a touch of earthy hops with some more caramelized malts, dark fruit, and residual sugars. The finish is a mix of sweet caramelized malts and dark fruit with some booze.

M - Medium-full bodied with moderate carbonation. Feels smooth and a bit syrupy with a warming and sweet finish.

D - Very drinkable. A bit hot and sharp, but there is enough flavor and body to balance things out fairly well.
Jul 08, 2012
Dire Straits from Drake's Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 4.21 out of 5 with 9 ratings