Black Sail - Barrel Aged
Moonraker Brewing Co.
- From:
- Moonraker Brewing Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Stout
- ABV:
- 9.5%
- Score:
- +8 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.18 | pDev: 1.44%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jul 28, 2017
- Added:
- Jul 24, 2017
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
-
-
Brewed with Cacao Nibs and Vanilla Beans and aged in Heaven Hills bourbon barrels
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by TheSixthRing from California
4.24/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Had on-tap at Moonraker Brewing in Auburn, CA
Appearance - Served up in a 10oz nonic glass. Pitch black with a hint of cola brown around the edge where light can penetrate. Barren surface with a broken, razor thin ring around the edge of the glass. No lacing, but none expected.
Smell - Dark bakers chocolate aroma primarily, with hints of vanilla, roasted malt and a bit of oak.
Taste - Follows the nose. Bittersweet bakers chocolate upfront before notes of vanilla, a hint of bourbon sweetness and a touch of oak develop mid-taste. Finishes much as it begins, as the bakers chocolate outlasts the other flavors, delivering a bittersweet aftertaste.
Mouthfeel - Full-bodied with low, bubbly carbonation. Slick, silky texture with a smooth, slightly drying finish.
Overall - Simple but tasty. That Bakers chocolate base is the star here, allowing the sweeter notes to play off of it while maintaining a nice overall balance. As one of their first BA offerings, I think they're off to a very promising start.
Jul 24, 2017Appearance - Served up in a 10oz nonic glass. Pitch black with a hint of cola brown around the edge where light can penetrate. Barren surface with a broken, razor thin ring around the edge of the glass. No lacing, but none expected.
Smell - Dark bakers chocolate aroma primarily, with hints of vanilla, roasted malt and a bit of oak.
Taste - Follows the nose. Bittersweet bakers chocolate upfront before notes of vanilla, a hint of bourbon sweetness and a touch of oak develop mid-taste. Finishes much as it begins, as the bakers chocolate outlasts the other flavors, delivering a bittersweet aftertaste.
Mouthfeel - Full-bodied with low, bubbly carbonation. Slick, silky texture with a smooth, slightly drying finish.
Overall - Simple but tasty. That Bakers chocolate base is the star here, allowing the sweeter notes to play off of it while maintaining a nice overall balance. As one of their first BA offerings, I think they're off to a very promising start.
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!