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Breakfast Barrel Dire Wolf-Wolf's Ridge Brewing Company
Local for *that* beer guy.
Credit-son of devildeac; thanks!!
Style-flavored and double barrel aged (d'oh!) imperial stout
Format-bomber, shared 3 ways
Packaged on-01/22/21 (fresh!!)
Drinking vessels-mini Ditka snifters
Appearance-deep, dark brown; small tan head
Aromas-I need some pancakes and bacon/sausage with this
Mouthfeel-seductive
Tastes-dark chocolate, bourbon, coffee, maple syrup and vanilla; all x2
Adjuncts-two types of coffee and vanilla; no chocolate harmed but it sure tasted like that
IBU-50, I think
ABV-10.8%
Overall impression-outstanding blend
Ymm, Beer rating-mid cat 3; not only are there a lot of IPAs/IIPAs in the room, there are also many barrel aged RIS; this one's a winner
What the PR folks say about this creation:
"For 12 months our Imperial Stout has been resting in organic maple syrup barrels that formerly held Heaven Hill bourbon. We then conditioned the beer on vanilla and a blend of Colombia Cafe La Victoria and Guatemala Quisache coffees from our dear friends at One Line Coffee..."
The original:
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Such a fitting name.
German Chocolate Cake Foolery 2020-Hardywood Park Craft Ales
Local for Family Tree members.
Credit-accfanfrom1970; thanks, thanks and thanks!!
Style-BBA flavored imperial stout
Format-corked and caged 750 ml bottle shared 3 ways
Service-standard snifters
Appearance-dark, very dark brown; small, mocha head
Nose-"what'd you bake today, Mom?"
Mouthfeel-seductive
Tastes-dark chocolate, coffee, bourbon, pecans, burnt dark brown sugar, subtle coconut
Adjuncts-from the back label; "all the elements of a slice of German Chocolate Cake and a hot cup of coffee"
IBU-who cares, but probably around 50
ABV-13.2% (there should be an additional warning on the bottle)
Overall impression-stunning
Ymm, Beer rating-upper tier cat 3; all tasters thought this was one of the top 5 (?3) fancy/pastry stouts we've ever tasted; I'd buy a case
I’m glad this lived up to its billing. I was convinced this was up your alley...as for buying a case? This was a family tree exclusive from last year, haven’t seen any “extras” for sale but I’ll keep my eyes open. They have a “warehouse” sale once or twice a year with odds and ends and extras. I’ve been very happy with my membership, and this is another reason why. Now if we can only get back to tailgating so I can share some other offerings.