Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.
Tonight’s featured beer is Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Boont Barl - Bourbon Barrel Aged Amber Ale - Malt Beverage Aged 6 Months In
Wild Turkey Bourbon Barrels.
I picked up this beer at CRAFT Beer & Wine in Alameda,
CA (here). This place has a great selection – check it
out!
From the Anderson Valley Brewing Company website:
“What began with our flagship Boont Amber Ale and a passion for experimentation
has become a unique addition to our Anderson Valley Wild Turkey Barl Series.
The six month aging process in third-use Wild Turkey Bourbon barrels imparts
flavors of coconut and vanilla and subtle bourbon aromas that are enhanced by a
noticeable oak character in the finish. A great accompaniment to fine meals or
to be enjoyed on its own, Boont Barl is a truly sessionable barrel-aged beer
with finesse.”
Let’s get started!
Appearance: Pours
a murky amber with a large off-white head and spotty lacing.
Aroma: Caramel,
toasted malts, vanilla and very slight oak and bourbon scents.
Taste: Follows
the nose with caramel, toasted malts, toffee, vanilla and very slight oak
barrel and bourbon flavors.
Overall: Sweet
and lighter than any bourbon barrel-aged beer I’ve had, Anderson Valley Brewing
Company Boont Barl truly is a sessionable barrel-aged beer. At 6% ABV I could
drink this all night. Very enjoyable.
Cheers!
Mark Harvey
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Yibe, horn dubs or thribs Boont Barl and shy the high gittin', bahl hornin' Mark!
ReplyDeleteI stopped in yesterday on my way home from Fort Bragg - picked up some beer and a sweatshirt for my wife. Wanted to buy a work shirt, but there was no size "L" in stock. Drank a lot of your fine beverages while on vacation - dubs an thribs! Cheers!
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