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ROGUE DEAD ‘N DEAD (2021)

December 26, 2021Beers A-Zoak-aged ale, ROGUE ALESJohn Fortunato

On tap at Schatzi's, judiciously whiskey barreled Dead Guy Ale (2021) soaks original's honey-roasted caramelization, plum-sugared red cherry sweetness and orange marmalade tang with oaken vanilla rye whiskey tones, dry bourbon perfuming and pasty pine lacquering. Dead 'N' Dead (2021) - Rogue Ales - Untappd

Dead 'N' Dead (2021) - Rogue Ales - Untappd

ALLAGASH BARREL & BEAN BOURBON BARREL AGED GOLDEN ALE

January 21, 2021Beers A-ZAllagash, oak-aged ale, tripelJohn Fortunato

Daring bourbon barrel-aged Belgian golden ale almost fully integrates cold-brewed coffee nuttiness into tripel-like honey-spiced dried fruiting for offbeat hybrid. Milk-sugared java continuance gains caramelized dark rum sweetness, almond-pecan whims, chocolate eclair nips and bourbon vanilla snips, losing some flare by the finish. Barrel & Bean - Allagash Brewing Company

Barrel & Bean - Allagash Brewing Company

CLOWN SHOES THE BALLAD OF MINNIE QUAY OLD ALE AGED IN PORT AND WHISKEY

July 31, 2020Beers A-ZCLOWN SHOES, oak-aged ale, old aleJohn Fortunato

Adventurous brandy-port aged 'old ale' reverberates convincingly with lavish liquor luster. Lovely cherry-bruised cognac warmth guides rum-buttered whiskey nip and orange-candied Grand Marnier snip in creamily caramelized vanilla setting. It spiced brandy flourish lightens the acrid fusel esters consuming the port-wined bourbon finish. Clown Shoes The Ballad of Minnie Quay

SLACK TIDE BELL BUOY BARREL AGED BLONDE ALE

May 7, 2020Beers A-Zoak-aged ale, SLACK TIDE BREWINGJohn Fortunato

Spritzy Chardonnay-buttered lemon zesting pervades rum-spiced banana daiquiri sugaring and vanilla creamed orange marmalade sweetness of cognac-licked Pineau des Charontes white wine-barreled vibrancy. Herbaceous white-peppered Belgian yeast influence fortified by sourdough breaded bottom. Modest candied pineapple, tangy tangerine, peach pie and lemon meringue illusions deepen piquantly fruity aspect of lovely Belgian blonde ale. Bell Buoy - Barrel Aged - Slack Tide Brewing Company - Untappd

INNIS & GUNN BLOOD RED SKY RUM BARREL ALE

March 4, 2019Beers A-ZINNIS & GUNN, oak-aged aleJohn Fortunato

Another understated barrel-aged gem from Scotland's I & G. Jamaican rum sweetens richly caramelized mocha fruiting, maple molasses-glazed nuttiness and dewy earthen remnant. Brown-sugared fig, plum, date and raisin illusions graze vanilla-creamed brown chocolate stead and ample pecan-chestnut-cola conflux for rummy Scottish-based, Irish-styled red ale.

BELL’S BOURBON BARREL AGED THIRD COAST OLD ALE

January 11, 2019Beers A-Zbarleywine, BELL'S BREWERY, oak-aged aleJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, supersized bourbon-barreled barleywine segues syrupy caramelized bourbon vanilla warmth into molasses-sapped chocolate dalliance, leaving tingly cognac, brandy, burgundy, port and sherry tones in the deep recess. Spruce-hopped mineral graining and leathery dried fruiting of original Third Coast base hidden far beneath the surefire cherry-bruised bourbon vanilla resonance.

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NEW BELGIUM OAKSPIRE ALE (KNOB CREEK COLLABORATION)

December 20, 2018Beers A-ZNEW BELGIUM BREWING, oak-aged aleJohn Fortunato

Easygoing bourbon barrel-aged ale brings buttery rum-spiced whiskey nip to sweet Knob Creek bourbon licks for muted 9% ABV warmth. Mild oaken vanilla subtlety, caramelized toffee sugaring, meager dried fruiting and cedar-chipped almond wisp stay just beneath the surface. Delicately underwhelming, though maple-sapped whiskey finish is convincingly regal. Image result for new belgium oakspire

DESCHUTES JUBEL 2015 – PINOT & OREGON OAK BARREL

September 19, 2018Beers A-ZDESCHUTES, oak-aged aleJohn Fortunato

Complex pinot noir-influenced winter ale. Creamily caramelized toffee and brown chocolate sugaring receives affable dried fruiting contrasted quickly by sour purple grape tannins. Burgundy-licked raisin, fig and prune tartness sweetens over toasted barley malts, leaving prickly noir traces on the back of the tongue. A tad thin stylistically, yet wholly festive. Image result for deschutes juBEL 2015 LABEL

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SCHLAFLY KENTUCKY MULE

July 6, 2018Beers A-Zoak-aged ale, SCHLAFLYJohn Fortunato

Mimicking a lime-juiced Kentucky mule cocktail from its sweet bourbon serenity to its ginger-leafed vodka smear and agave-teased tequila whim. Fresh-squeezed lime juicing stays pertinent while cologne-perfumed bourbon aging fades. An exquisite golden ale-based elixir from one of America's best experimental brewers.

ROGUE DEAD ‘N’ DEAD AGED IN WHISKEY BARRELS

March 9, 2018Beers A-Zhelles lager, oak-aged ale, ROGUE ALESJohn Fortunato

Extremely popular Dead Guy Helles Bock soaked in Dead Guy Whiskey Barrels retains soft-toned oaken vanilla buttering, creamy sugared malting and tangy orange spicing. Dry rye whiskey sedation soaks into brown-sugared grain malting as well as caramel, toffee, almond and coconut undertones. Dead 'N' Dead – Rogue

THE BRUERY TERREUX TONNELLERIE RUE BARREL-AGED SAISON

March 9, 2018Beers A-Zoak-aged ale, saison, THE BRUERYJohn Fortunato

On tap at Ambulance, oak-fermented saison lets white-wined phenols, lemon rot musk, orange rind bittering and grapefruit zest receive earthen barnyard rusticity above dry rye malts. Recessive green apple tartness gains raspy pepper spicing beneath the lightly acidic citrus surface.

BEAR REPUBLIC DEMOLITION DERBY BARREL-AGED STOCK ALE

January 23, 2018Beers A-ZBEAR REPUBLIC BREWERY, oak-aged aleJohn Fortunato

On tap at The Oath, oaken Chardonnay-barreled 'old ale' maintains balance as Scotch-licked wheat whiskey dryness and tannic green grape musk contrast corn-sugared bourbon sweetness. Mild citrus, apricot and plum illusions flutter. Bear Republic Brewing Co. - Find their beer near you - TapHunter

Bear Republic Brewing Co. - Find their beer near you - TapHunter

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