Barrel Aged Beers Question

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by WesMantooth, Jul 8, 2015.

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Do you also drink the spirit/wine of your favorite barrel aged beer style?

  1. Beer only here

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  2. Even though I am a Ba, I indulge in both

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  1. WesMantooth

    WesMantooth Grand Pooh-Bah (4,844) Jan 8, 2014 Ohio
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    I was curious how many people enjoy barrel aged beers, but do not consume the spirit/wine by itself. This was a topic I was discussing this with my brothers because one of them loves bourbon barrel beers just as much ad I do, but does not like whiskey/bourbon at all.

    I can relate to this complementing flavor aspect because I have enjoyed some Pinot Noir barrel aged beers and I can't stand to drink most wine, especially red ones. I would tend to believe that the majority of us that really enjoy a certain type of barrel aged beer probably partake in the spirit that the barrel held too. Maybe not though.

    Obviously, bourbon is the most common, and based on another previous thread, the most popular barrel choice. However, since someone was worried that I was trying to turn this into WhiskeyAdvocate, I will try to keep the poll more general. So whether you drink bourbon, rum, tequila, wine, gin, or brandy barrel beers, vote whether you consume the any of it alone, or only as a compliment to your beer.

    This is the same principle as the non coffee drinkers (me) who love coffee beers. I can't find that poll, but I was in the extreme minority there. I think these results will be a little closer, but these industries are becoming more and more intertwined which is interesting.
     
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  2. jonesjere

    jonesjere Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2015 Wisconsin

    I just picked up a bottle of red wine aged in Pappy barrels. Pretty excited to try that.
     
    #2 jonesjere, Jul 8, 2015
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  3. BullDoza

    BullDoza Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2014 Texas

    -I enjoy bourbon (four roses small batch is my go to and always on hand). On the rocks.
    -I don't drink wine unless I'm out with/at my parents and they have something they deem "good."
    -Can't say that I drink any brandy.
    -Tequila? Yeah...I tend to throw those back when i'm trying to pretend I'm still in college.
     
    #3 BullDoza, Jul 8, 2015
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  4. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    I'll drink any liquor except scotch. I could never get into that one. But I don't think I've heard of any beers aged in scotch barrels to try it that way (although I'm guessing that it's been tried).
     
    #4 PapaGoose03, Jul 8, 2015
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  5. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Beer only here.
     
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  6. scottbrew4u

    scottbrew4u Initiate (0) Feb 2, 2005 Pennsylvania

    Maybe one drink of liquor( bourbon, rum, tequila etc.) for every 50 or so beers I will drink. Essentially not frequent like beer.
     
    #6 scottbrew4u, Jul 8, 2015
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  7. kerry4porters

    kerry4porters Maven (1,495) Dec 31, 2012 Arizona

    Mostly beer with forays into spirits very rare
     
    #7 kerry4porters, Jul 8, 2015
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  8. mctizzz

    mctizzz Initiate (0) Dec 23, 2010 California

    I got into Bourbon through my love for BA beers. Still not a whiskey advocate, but I definitely enjoy a good Bourbon or rye.
     
    #8 mctizzz, Jul 8, 2015
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  9. DrumKid003

    DrumKid003 Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2013 Oklahoma

    Bourbon, Gin, Scotch & Red Wines (i.e. Merlot, Cab. Sauv. & Shiraz) are my go to drinks outside of beer. As far as frequency I probably average 1 spirit/wine drink to every 4-5 beers I drink. So yes, I drink a lot of spirits/wine outside of drinking beer.
     
    #9 DrumKid003, Jul 8, 2015
  10. KBS

    KBS Savant (1,078) Apr 25, 2014 Michigan
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    Don't do much bourbon straight but sometimes just want something not quite as thick and filling as beer and a bourbon and diet does the trick. Before getting into craft would always drink bourbon at home, beer out. Bourbon and out for the night don't always mix so well :slight_frown: Now it's mostly beer with the occasional bourbon.

    BTW...craft distilleries are becoming the new craft breweries, just several years behind. A coworker is opening one this year and will be the 2nd or 3rd in the city. Enjoy talking to him about it, sounds like a lot of fun.
     
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  11. lambpasty

    lambpasty Initiate (0) May 3, 2013 New Hampshire

    I regularly partake in bourbon, scotch, rum, gin, brandy, vodka, and tequila, more or less in that order of preference. I actually enjoy a good sipping tequila more than vodka, but I have far less experience with it thus far with only a handful of good tequilas and 2-3 mezcals under my belt.

    I do like red wine, but for whatever reason (I think I may have a grape allergy, actually) any more than 8oz of it turns me into the littlest girl ready for a 15 hour nap so, sadly, I don't drink it often.
     
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  12. evilcatfish

    evilcatfish Pooh-Bah (2,116) May 11, 2012 Missouri
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    I said the second option though I find myself drinking spirit BA beers much more often than spirits. Wine on the other hand I drink regularly
     
    #12 evilcatfish, Jul 8, 2015
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  13. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
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    I'm really not a Bourbon guy, or any whiskey. But I really love BBA and rye barrel aged BW's, Impy Stouts, and Old Ales. As for booze, I'm a tequila guy, but ironically I haven't found much in the way of tequila barrel aged beers tha I like.
     
    #13 2beerdogs, Jul 8, 2015
  14. cyrushire

    cyrushire Initiate (0) May 25, 2012 Florida

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/24299/83150/
     
    #14 cyrushire, Jul 8, 2015
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  15. paulys55

    paulys55 Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2010 Pennsylvania

    I'll sip on some bourbon or scotch once in a while but I'm about 99% beer these days.
     
    #15 paulys55, Jul 8, 2015
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  16. ivorycannon

    ivorycannon Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013 Indiana

    LOVE bourbon and Gin. Gin will make you sin:wink: but the hangovers from gin are atrocious
     
    #16 ivorycannon, Jul 8, 2015
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  17. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    Beer, whiskey, and homemade wine. Have yet to find any store bought wine that doesn't disgust me
     
    #17 hopnado, Jul 8, 2015
  18. MUTINY

    MUTINY Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2015 Virginia

    Wine. Tequila. Bourbon. In that order.
     
    #18 MUTINY, Jul 8, 2015
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  19. zappoman

    zappoman Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2014 Illinois

    I like my bourbon. I enjoy wine. I do not drink rum all that often, though I have had some tasty rum BA beers.
     
    #19 zappoman, Jul 8, 2015
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  20. BullDoza

    BullDoza Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2014 Texas

    Hmmm. Have you had Ok Si from prairie? Email a shipping label and maybe we can get one to you.
     
    #20 BullDoza, Jul 8, 2015
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