Double Barrel Skipping Stone
Jackie O's Taproom & Brewery
- From:
- Jackie O's Taproom & Brewery
- Ohio, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Quadrupel (Quad)
- ABV:
- 13.2%
- Score:
- 92
- Avg:
- 4.33 | pDev: 4.39%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 5
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- May 22, 2021
- Added:
- Apr 03, 2019
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
92
Outstanding
92
Outstanding
Double Barrel Skipping Stone exudes notes of caramel, red fruit, spice & American oak. Aged for a year in bourbon barrels, then transferred into red wine barrels for an additional 8 months. A beautiful beer to imbibe in subtle surroundings, where the mind can roam.
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Reviewed by cbutova from Massachusetts
4.27/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.27/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
A- Very deep brown pour from the 375ml bottle into a rocks glass. A layer of foam rises on the glass to a short finger high and fizzles out fairly quickly to a small ring around the edges. A spot or two of lacing.
S- A pretty complex aroma with a lot of very nice things going on. Dark fruits and sweetness are big with dates, raisins and figs coming to mind alongside toasted coconut, brown sugar, caramel and vanilla. For me the Bourbon barrel comes through at low-medium strength with that vanilla, Bourbon whiskey feel. Oak throughout on the mild side. The wine barrel seems to bring some fruits but those blend in with the base Quad as is. Has that nice sticky whiskey oak char throughout. Red wine hints as it warms up.
T- Certainly more vinous here compared to the aroma, noticed almost instantly as strong notes of deep red wine, vinous oak and grapes hit the palate right in the beginning of the finish. Opens with what was more present in the aroma, the big sweets, dark red fruits and slight Bourbon barrel notes. Figs, prunes, dates and raisins with brown sugar, yeast spice, caramel, nutty, oak wood, vanilla and spicy Bourbon. Nice balance of booze, sweetness and barrels.
MF- Very heavy, almost syrupy body and somewhat oily feel throughout. The carbonation is pretty low and the beer doesn't showcase much creamy or foamy texture. Ends fairly warm but not even close to as hot as other 13% brews.
Big fruity quad dipped into a strong wine barrel (on the taste buds) and an aromatic Bourbon barrel. That dynamic between the aroma and the taste makes for a fun experience and you just trust Jackie O's with conditioning beers in barrels at this stage.
Nov 26, 2020S- A pretty complex aroma with a lot of very nice things going on. Dark fruits and sweetness are big with dates, raisins and figs coming to mind alongside toasted coconut, brown sugar, caramel and vanilla. For me the Bourbon barrel comes through at low-medium strength with that vanilla, Bourbon whiskey feel. Oak throughout on the mild side. The wine barrel seems to bring some fruits but those blend in with the base Quad as is. Has that nice sticky whiskey oak char throughout. Red wine hints as it warms up.
T- Certainly more vinous here compared to the aroma, noticed almost instantly as strong notes of deep red wine, vinous oak and grapes hit the palate right in the beginning of the finish. Opens with what was more present in the aroma, the big sweets, dark red fruits and slight Bourbon barrel notes. Figs, prunes, dates and raisins with brown sugar, yeast spice, caramel, nutty, oak wood, vanilla and spicy Bourbon. Nice balance of booze, sweetness and barrels.
MF- Very heavy, almost syrupy body and somewhat oily feel throughout. The carbonation is pretty low and the beer doesn't showcase much creamy or foamy texture. Ends fairly warm but not even close to as hot as other 13% brews.
Big fruity quad dipped into a strong wine barrel (on the taste buds) and an aromatic Bourbon barrel. That dynamic between the aroma and the taste makes for a fun experience and you just trust Jackie O's with conditioning beers in barrels at this stage.
Reviewed by Damian from Massachusetts
4.19/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
4.19/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
Drank from a 12.7 fl. oz. bottle purchased at Fort Point Market, Boston, MA
Served in a chalice
The beer poured a thinner bodied, dark cola brown hue. A larger bubbled film of tan colored bubbled topped the liquid, but it quickly dissolved. No lacing nor any head retention whatsoever.
Dark fruit notes came through big time in the aroma. Super raisiny. Prunes and dried figs were detectable as well. Good dose of brown sugar sweetness. There was a subtle oxidized note that was reminiscent of an aged port. Touch of vanilla and woodiness. The bourbon barrel influence was noticeable but mild.
The flavor profile was similar to the nose but not quite as punchy or as rounded. Caramel malts led things off. Slightly toasty. Dark fruits were also noticeable. Charred raisins perhaps. Brown sugar and spice notes were apparent in the center. The booze/bourbon came through here as well and carried into the finish. Slightly woody and tannic after the swallow with a hint of vanilla.
The mouthfeel was rather atypical for the style. Medium bodied and somewhat syrupy. The liquid contained a surprisingly subtle carbonation that reminded me more of some type of barrel-aged strong ale than a typical Belgian Quad. Blame it on the barrels, I guess.
Double Barrel Skipping Stone is an interesting beer that is nicely accented by both the red wine and bourbon barrels. Was this 12 ounce bottle worth $18? Probably not, but I was glad to give it a try.
Feb 14, 2020Served in a chalice
The beer poured a thinner bodied, dark cola brown hue. A larger bubbled film of tan colored bubbled topped the liquid, but it quickly dissolved. No lacing nor any head retention whatsoever.
Dark fruit notes came through big time in the aroma. Super raisiny. Prunes and dried figs were detectable as well. Good dose of brown sugar sweetness. There was a subtle oxidized note that was reminiscent of an aged port. Touch of vanilla and woodiness. The bourbon barrel influence was noticeable but mild.
The flavor profile was similar to the nose but not quite as punchy or as rounded. Caramel malts led things off. Slightly toasty. Dark fruits were also noticeable. Charred raisins perhaps. Brown sugar and spice notes were apparent in the center. The booze/bourbon came through here as well and carried into the finish. Slightly woody and tannic after the swallow with a hint of vanilla.
The mouthfeel was rather atypical for the style. Medium bodied and somewhat syrupy. The liquid contained a surprisingly subtle carbonation that reminded me more of some type of barrel-aged strong ale than a typical Belgian Quad. Blame it on the barrels, I guess.
Double Barrel Skipping Stone is an interesting beer that is nicely accented by both the red wine and bourbon barrels. Was this 12 ounce bottle worth $18? Probably not, but I was glad to give it a try.
Reviewed by jlindros from Massachusetts
4.05/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.05/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Friggen Chrome just ate my review cause it accidentally refreshed. Summary below
No head, thick beer, long legs, dark brown color
Nose loads of malts, sweet intense malts, caramel, toffee, nougat, light bourbon, port wine, mild dark fruits, little brandy like candied dark fruits, but not mixed as well
Taste is the same, tons of malt, candied malts and dark fruits, some perfumey alcohol, bourbon, toasted oak, little port wine, dry oak barrel, spices, plenty of caramel and a little nougat, light bitterness, sticky finish, too complex and doesn't merge well somehow
Mouth is thick syrupy heavy, lower carb, fairly hot alcohol
Sep 07, 2019No head, thick beer, long legs, dark brown color
Nose loads of malts, sweet intense malts, caramel, toffee, nougat, light bourbon, port wine, mild dark fruits, little brandy like candied dark fruits, but not mixed as well
Taste is the same, tons of malt, candied malts and dark fruits, some perfumey alcohol, bourbon, toasted oak, little port wine, dry oak barrel, spices, plenty of caramel and a little nougat, light bitterness, sticky finish, too complex and doesn't merge well somehow
Mouth is thick syrupy heavy, lower carb, fairly hot alcohol
Reviewed by rudzud from Massachusetts
4.02/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Thanks to JLindros for sharing this bottle.
A - Poured into a Kate the Great tulip a nice dark brown almost black with a thin mocha head that fades to leave a thin halo and light legs.
S - Big aromas of coconut soaked chocolate and dark fruits. Good barrels and dark red wine. Good light sweetness and almost port like. Appealing but rather basic.
T - Taste is similar to the nose with loads of sweeter malts, almost like a a balsamic vinegar that isn't tart. Decent red wine flavour and fruits. Nice malts, alcohol is hidden nicely.
M - Mouthfeel is lightly carbonated, good body, alcohol hidden well.
O - Overall this was a solid enough quad. Good barrel notes albeit rather generic.
Serving Type: bottle
Sep 07, 2019A - Poured into a Kate the Great tulip a nice dark brown almost black with a thin mocha head that fades to leave a thin halo and light legs.
S - Big aromas of coconut soaked chocolate and dark fruits. Good barrels and dark red wine. Good light sweetness and almost port like. Appealing but rather basic.
T - Taste is similar to the nose with loads of sweeter malts, almost like a a balsamic vinegar that isn't tart. Decent red wine flavour and fruits. Nice malts, alcohol is hidden nicely.
M - Mouthfeel is lightly carbonated, good body, alcohol hidden well.
O - Overall this was a solid enough quad. Good barrel notes albeit rather generic.
Serving Type: bottle
Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio
4.48/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.48/5 rDev +3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Beautiful mahogany brown filling to matte black with a fizzy dark tan head quickly fading to nothing but a thin ring.
Smell is intense salted caramel with cocoa dusted date, hints of cinnamon in the mild barrel char...and then (!) toasted marshmallow.
On the palate, sweet yet mature red wine influence is apparent right up front, but that glides into bourbon that's more peppery, as warming nougat, Tootsie Roll and chewy caramel develop. Further date and red wine notes are lifted by the mild effervescence in the silky smooth medium body that finishes semi-dry and slightly sticky with a splintery woody exhale.
This is one of their best, reminding me of their first Spirit Beast. The aroma is especially amazing.
Apr 05, 2019Smell is intense salted caramel with cocoa dusted date, hints of cinnamon in the mild barrel char...and then (!) toasted marshmallow.
On the palate, sweet yet mature red wine influence is apparent right up front, but that glides into bourbon that's more peppery, as warming nougat, Tootsie Roll and chewy caramel develop. Further date and red wine notes are lifted by the mild effervescence in the silky smooth medium body that finishes semi-dry and slightly sticky with a splintery woody exhale.
This is one of their best, reminding me of their first Spirit Beast. The aroma is especially amazing.
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!