Stay Strong, Alex - Reservoir Wheat Whiskey Barrel-Aged
Westum Hjemmebryggeri
- From:
- Westum Hjemmebryggeri
- Norway
- Style:
- Wheatwine
- ABV:
- 15.2%
- Score:
- +9 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.82 | pDev: 0%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 21, 2023
- Added:
- Nov 20, 2023
- Wants:
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- Gots:
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In May 2023, industry icon, journalist, comedian, podcaster, and beloved beer community member, Alex Kidd, founder of Don’t Drink Beer was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. In the spirit of all that Alex has given to this industry, it is time to give back in this time of need. This bottle was made for the fundraiser raffle and all the proceeds will go to Alex Kidd and his family.
STAY STRONG, ALEX!
STAY STRONG, ALEX!
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by WickedBeer from Alabama
4.82/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.82/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Specially branded release of HEX, only 3 bottles ever produced. 500mL. Given as part of a fundraiser raffle in support of Alex Kidd and his family as he fights Stage IV cancer.
The pour is brooding, a deep amber coloration that isquickly enveloped in darkness as the liquid comes together in the glass.
The nose is rich and sweet; it initially exudes notes of honey-drizzled bread pudding. Time and temperature really allows the raisin aromas to come forward, complimenting complex undertones of caramelized fruit and whole grain toast. A huge transformation takes place after allowing time to bloom uninterrupted for about 20 minutes; straight Werther's Vanilla Crème candies.
The palate mirrors many of the richer qualities as the nose. That said, the addition of mild bitterness and vanilla allows for a deeper, balanced complexity inherent to the style. Additionally, the Reservoir Wheat Whiskey barrel imparts additional sweetness, a mild spice, and puts a huge emphasis on the vanilla and with it notable flavors of crème brûlée.
I love the finishing gravity on this beer. Not too thick and heavy, but still with noticeable weight. The carbonation is fairly low but clearly present enough to cut any potential for the beer to feel too sticky or syrupy.
Nov 21, 2023The pour is brooding, a deep amber coloration that isquickly enveloped in darkness as the liquid comes together in the glass.
The nose is rich and sweet; it initially exudes notes of honey-drizzled bread pudding. Time and temperature really allows the raisin aromas to come forward, complimenting complex undertones of caramelized fruit and whole grain toast. A huge transformation takes place after allowing time to bloom uninterrupted for about 20 minutes; straight Werther's Vanilla Crème candies.
The palate mirrors many of the richer qualities as the nose. That said, the addition of mild bitterness and vanilla allows for a deeper, balanced complexity inherent to the style. Additionally, the Reservoir Wheat Whiskey barrel imparts additional sweetness, a mild spice, and puts a huge emphasis on the vanilla and with it notable flavors of crème brûlée.
I love the finishing gravity on this beer. Not too thick and heavy, but still with noticeable weight. The carbonation is fairly low but clearly present enough to cut any potential for the beer to feel too sticky or syrupy.
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