Bourbon Barrel Aged Stouts

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  1. counciloak

    counciloak Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2015 Indiana

    I'm still finding many of the Dragon's Milk variants around. I recommend the Triple Mash and the Vanilla Chai if you can find them
     
    #41 counciloak, May 4, 2016
  2. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
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    Heavy Seas Siren Noire
     
    #42 keithmurray, May 4, 2016
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  3. Tonyjenlasc

    Tonyjenlasc Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2015 New Jersey

    I 100% agree with this!!! Such an underrated beer. I love it. Anderson Valley's Huge Arker too which is just a bigger version it seems. Heavy Seas Siren Noire is very solid as well and you cant beat the price tag!
     
    #43 Tonyjenlasc, May 4, 2016
  4. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Dragons Milk and the variants are all solid above average BBA stouts. I regularly keep a 4-pack for when the BBA mood hits.

    Yes, @Scott17taylor is spot on. Technically the Yeti aren't bourbon barrel aged, but they are aged on oak chips so you get a nice oaky wood flavor in the beer. They're similar enough that I'd recommend giving them a try - I love them. Also, for what its worth, I thought the regular lineup (oak aged, oatmeal, chocolate, espresso) Yetis were better than their BBA aged one anyway.
     
    #44 FBarber, May 4, 2016
  5. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana

    I dislike all clean oak aged beers so I disagree with your similar enough comment.
     
    #45 fredmugs, May 4, 2016
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  6. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Obviously there is no bourbon character in clean oak aged beers, so its not the same, but its a similar concept so perhaps the OP will like it. Its worth a try for him.
     
    #46 FBarber, May 4, 2016
  7. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    There are enough differences between wood aged and barrel aged that I would make sure if I recommended it as barrel aged I would specify they aren't barrel aged. I agree with them being similar enough to recommend only because there aren't a ton of readily available barrel aged beers.
     
    #47 Scott17Taylor, May 4, 2016
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  8. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
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    Thirsty Dog - BA Siberian Night
    Dragon's Milk
    Dark Horse BA Plead the 5th
    Clown Shoes had one, but I can't remember the name
     
    #48 TonyLema1, May 4, 2016
  9. Vnaald

    Vnaald Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois

    I love barrel aged stouts. Haven't had Hoppin Frog yet, but Dragon's Milk is my go to year round, or when I don't want to crack a more expensive and limited bottle. Great stuff for the price. There's a lot of garbage barrel aged stuff out there IMO, it's nice to have a solid go to beer. Aside from the obvious of Bourbon County Regular, I really enjoyed the Barrel Aged Narwhal, just wish I had bought more.
     
    #49 Vnaald, May 4, 2016
  10. firecracker87

    firecracker87 Aspirant (284) Jun 23, 2013 Nebraska

    Speedway Stout? The non-BA version is easy to find but is a double (12%) and tastes fantastic despite not being a BA beer.

    I just wish it was at least in 4 packs. I just don't want to drink a 12% bomber alone in one sitting.
     
    #50 firecracker87, May 4, 2016
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  11. GreatStoutman

    GreatStoutman Maven (1,486) Jan 5, 2016 Texas
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    Be on the lookout for this in about 11 months :sunglasses:
     
    #51 GreatStoutman, May 4, 2016
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  12. OakvilleKGB

    OakvilleKGB Zealot (510) Dec 3, 2015 Missouri
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    Just picked up the last 2 I could find...Saturday
     
    #52 OakvilleKGB, May 4, 2016
  13. Wookiefist

    Wookiefist Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2013 North Carolina

    Excellent beer!!! I'm glad I stocked up on it when it was released.
     
    #53 Wookiefist, May 4, 2016
  14. GreatStoutman

    GreatStoutman Maven (1,486) Jan 5, 2016 Texas
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    Nice. I guess shelf life varies in every market.

    I think this is my least favorite of the Bomb varieties (not that its bad), but it was the fastest off the shelves in my area
     
    #54 GreatStoutman, May 4, 2016
  15. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,639) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Where in NJ are you? Have seen it occasionally in S. NJ.
     
    #55 Donco, May 4, 2016
  16. SummitSeries72

    SummitSeries72 Zealot (540) Mar 17, 2011 New Jersey

    I'm not opposed to oak aging. But I really like the flavor profile and complexity of bourbon barrel aging. That's what I'm looking for in this thread. But thanks.
     
    #56 SummitSeries72, May 4, 2016
  17. SummitSeries72

    SummitSeries72 Zealot (540) Mar 17, 2011 New Jersey

    I've never seen barrel-aged Narwhal, but I bet it would be good. Narwhal is a very good Imperial Stout.
     
    #57 SummitSeries72, May 4, 2016
  18. SummitSeries72

    SummitSeries72 Zealot (540) Mar 17, 2011 New Jersey

    I'm in North Jersey.
     
    #58 SummitSeries72, May 4, 2016
  19. Vnaald

    Vnaald Initiate (0) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois

    I had one last year. Unfortunately I held it and didn't drink it until after they were long gone from most shelves. Delicious, but for some reason I read it won't be released this year.
     
    #59 Vnaald, May 4, 2016
  20. GreatStoutman

    GreatStoutman Maven (1,486) Jan 5, 2016 Texas
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    I think it was released in November or December last year... seems strange that they would make that decision already
     
    #60 GreatStoutman, May 4, 2016
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