Barrel aging ever a detraction?

Couldn't agree more on BBQ, probably why I drink The Sixth Glass a lot more often! But yes, certain beers are quite good and the barrel aged variant just doesn't deliver, you aren't alone.

 

I like regular Stout Trooper better than BA version.

 

I like standard yeti over oak yeti

 

Pannepot over Pannepot Reserva

 

Could be wrong, but I believe Oak Yeti is just aged on oak chips, not in oak barrels (let alone bourbon barrels)...

But yeah, I prefer bourbon barrel aged beers with just a hint of the bourbon (or whatever the barrel previously contained)... more is not always better.

 

southern charred was pretty good, I like regular biscotti break more than bourbon, regular huna more than brandy, regular merlin more than merkin

 

O yea i guess they don't do it in oak barrels.

...It'd be a lot cooler if they diiid.

 

What, this? You're right, it is a lot cooler.

 

yea there's that one but i've never tried it. I was thinking it would be cooler to do it in an a fresh oak barrel that hasn't seen any spirits yet.

 

I thought double trouble was a hell of a lot better then doom.

 

I think Founders Imperial Stout is the best beer Founders brews.

 

I personally prefer bourbon barrel aged brews to have vanilla and caramel flavors and aromas than to feel like bourbon flavors dominate. I also enjoy a "chewy" mouthfeel to bourbon barrel aged beers than a big amount of heat. So, to answer the question, yes I do from time to time.

I've never had a beer aged in a wine barrel or a rum barrel I've not liked, but I could count those on one hand.

 

Can't agree with BBQ; one of my favorites.

My suggestion is Hibernation Ale. The barrel aged version was a chore to finish.

 

Had my first Rum Barrel Aged beer (Clown Shoes Hammer of the Holy) and it was excellent. The BA'ing aspect of that one wasn't too overpowering.

 

I don't know about better, per se, but I think Breakfast Stout is every bit the equal of KBS.

(and yes, I know that KBS is technically a different base beer)

 

Rock Art Vermonster is better than the BBA version, neither are world-class beers but the BBA tasted like straight booze added, no barrel character to speak of, and it cost twice as much as the regular version.

 

Did you try the most recent BA version of Trooper released last saturday? It's deeee-rishiss. I had both IST and BA IST on chrismas side by side and the BA version was honestly better...right up there with KBS IMO. They nailed it this time.

BUT, i've never had the past batches which I have ready mediocre things about.

 

If anyone says they prefer regular Allagash Tripel to Curieux, instant ban please.

I mean, it's goot and all....but...NO.

 

Every single barrel aged IIPA.

Also think DORIS is better than BA DORIS. Both were good though.

Found Hunahpu to be leaps and bounds better than Cali Brandy Hunahpu.

Good Gourd Almighty was an abomination relative to its Good Gourd base.

Terrapin Moo Hoo is a good brew, but was too thin for bourbon aging...they did it anyway.

Bomb! is preferred by me to Pirate Bomb!

There might be others but these stick out to me.

 

I think bourbon barrels and beer don't play as nicely as the trend would suggest. At least IMO. I just don't think they compliment one another, bar a few greats.

 

Have not but sure would love to!

 

Kane Overhead is way tastier than the bourbon barrel aged version.

 

BA Old Ruffian was my first drain poor of 2103--could not get anyone to drink it. Old Ruffian is decent.

I will catch crap (and I love Founders) but the IPA they put in the barrel for Doom would have been better to me than what came out of the barrel. A boozy, hot mess.

 

Totally agree on BA Good Gourd. Amazing base beer but the barreled result was just too sweet IMO. Haven't had BA DORIS, but thought regular BORIS was better than the BA version as well. I didn't get the Cali Hunahpu but I heard it was not the best treatment. Some of the other BA Hunas were amazing.

 

Sometimes, just sometimes, I like my beer to taste like beer.

 

Honestly, I'm struggling to find a BA beer I actually prefer over the regular. BORIS, maybe. Not sure what else. Especially for stouts, I much prefer a regular stout to a BA one. So in a way, for me, it's usually a detraction.

 

I found the price of some Barrel Aging to be more of a detraction than anything else.

 

I think I'm in the minority, but I much preferred Grande Negro Voodoo Papi sans barrel treatment.

 

Same here. I drank 2 64oz growlers of IST over the past week, and it was delicious. But when I cracked that 32oz of BA IST, wow it was incredible. And I'd heard the same thing that the regular is better. Having not had previous versions, I can't comment on that. But myself and the others with me all felt the BA was a step above.

Thanks again, Jared!

 

Yes, I am weird but I prefer my Breakfast Stout plain.

 

I like barrel aged beers, provided they're done right. With barrel aging being the hot trend I think we're seeing a lot of poorly done beers, just for the sake of barrel aging something and throwing that on your brewery's resume. That said, I wish every barrel aged beer had a non-BA counterpart available for purchase. That way you can get a good feel for the base beer and the differences added by the barrel will jump out at you. I love Parabola and Sucaba, but man I'd love to buy a 4 pack of the base beer.

 

Glad to see that someone else agrees. Wish I grabbed another BA one because that was a top 5 stout for me. Really, really good!

 

Victory Storm King vs. Dark Intrigue immediately comes to mind for me.

 

I love Bourbon so it works for me, I found out I don't really like regular RIS's. Not really keen on heavy oak as well, wines follow for me here too, I like fruity dry reds, but not the heavy oak of a Cabernet.

 

If you're speaking about last weekend, it was a 1 per person limit, and only the first 20 or so people got one before it kicked. Unless you had someone with you that could have gotten theirs, but declined.

 

Bourbons are different in and by themselves too, some are sweet, some have vanilla tones, some are rough. IMO Makers Mark is too sweet, Buffalo Trace can be a bit rough, Knob Creek is tremendous, Rare Breed is tremendous. barrels can make a difference as well with what notes are hit, and how hot they are.

 

Please don't do any more barrel-aged dobble bocks, the few I tried were horrid. In general most low-mid level abv beers don't make me happy either.

 

Yah, Black Note is way better than Bourbon Barrel Black Note!