Bourbon Barrel Skinwalker
Branch & Bone Artisan Ales

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From:
Branch & Bone Artisan Ales
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
American Imperial Stout
ABV:
13%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
4.47 | pDev: 0.67%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 1
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 02, 2022
Added:
Dec 18, 2021
Wants:
  0
Gots:
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Imperial Stout Aged In Bourbon Barrels for 15 Months and conditioned on Cinnamon, Vanilla, Cacao from Violet Sky Chocolates, and Dried Peppers.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4.5 by Zonian1 from Ohio

Jan 02, 2022
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Reviewed by bluejacket74 from Ohio

4.45/5  rDev -0.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
500 ml bottle, 2021 vintage, no dating I noticed but I'm pretty sure this was released about a month or 2 ago. Served in a Branch & Bone chalice, the beer pours dark brown/black with maybe a half inch tan head that fizzled away quickly. Small amount of lacing. I like the aroma, the brew smells like cinnamon, chilies, cacao, vanilla and roasted malt. Taste is similar to the aroma, but there's the addition of some burnt/charred malt, oak and bourbon flavors. I think the chili and cinnamon flavors stand out compared to the others. Nice heat from the chilies too. Barrel character seems light but then I think it's overpowered somewhat by the chilies. Mouthfeel/body is medium/full, it's a bit coating and rich with a moderate amount of carbonation. I thought this was a pretty good brew, should have bought more when I had the chance!
Dec 18, 2021