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SDavor updated a beer: Barrel Aged Series No.22 (Midnight Porter Heaven Hill Bourbon) brewed by Bronckhorster Brewing Company
3 years ago


7.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

BD 15/06/2020, BB 15/06/2023, Batch 165, 330ml bottle;

APPEARANCE: deep dark brown to black color with some ruby hues at the bottom of the glass; very quickly dissipating coffee brown like head into a few lonely islands

AROMA: mild amount of coconut at the opening but fades rather quickly in the glass, medium sweetness of toasted sugars, dark caramel, dried dark fruits like dates, figs & prunes, toasted bread crust and hints of sweet oatmeal cookie, melting chocolate, hints of caramelized onions, vanilla, subtle beef stock, soft spicy rye whiskey & wood, no sign of coffee on the nose, gentle spicy alcohol but otherwise remarkably well hidden for 13%

TASTE: very low carbonation, medium body to medium plus, quite thin mouthfeel even for BA treatment, moderate silky and oily texture, alcohol is nicely hidden (no heat); first of all, where is the coconut? Just very subtle echo at the exhale; medium sweet onset mainly from toasted sugars, brown and caramel candy, a touch of butterscotch, bread crust, sweet chocolate, mellow spicy rye whiskey, faint smoke, minerals, savory note, hints of stewed mushrooms, very subtle iron, dried dark fruits & red fruits candy, lack of coffee - just retronasal presence, mild tartness, surprisingly easy drinkable for abv, no detection of roasted malts and bitterness

OVERALL: I’m not impressed with the outcome; feels more like a Baltic (Imperial) Porter than IS with adjuncts; coconut and coffee are very restrained and subtle, barrel character is present but that's all; bottle and draft versions of regular Cocobänger (before they increase production in a new brewery) are much more better than this BA version;

Tried from Bottle on 11 Dec 2020 at 20:31


7.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

CO 10/11/2020, BB 10/08/2021; 440ml can

APPEARANCE: pineapple and pear juice color in the glass, off white head that dissipates very quickly

AROMA: smooth tropical & exotic fruits on the nose, ripe & overripe fruits like yellow melon, fat papaya, soft mango & lychee underneath, moderate tropical candy sweetness, sweet onions, soft green note, hints of perfume, mild silky & sweet oats, notes of bread dough, lemon/lime freshness on the edges, lemon candy, no sign of alcohol; fragrant on the nose but not bold

TASTE: very soft carbonation, feels slightly undercarbed, pillowy & silky texture, medium plus body; moderate juicy and fruity sweetness to begin with, slightly restrained on the fruity side, mango, papaya, impressions of pineapple candy, lychee and mangosteen; quite spicy, green & grassy on the edges and in the aftertaste, some hop burn lingers in back corners of the mouth and throat; resinous and earthy notes from hop oils; impressions of fruited vodka on the edges and subtle sulfur;

OVERALL: inviting on the nose, decent creamy mouthfeel with bitter hop bite that lingers, not overly sweet or candy like which is a plus in my opinion; solid, dangerously drinkable but not over the top

Tried from Can on 11 Dec 2020 at 16:46



6.9
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Canned on 27/06/2020, Best before 27/06/2022, 355ml can, Imperial Stout inspired by Mexican hot chocolate

Strong gusher caused the unpleasant mess, points off for that.

APPEARANCE: deep brown, dark color, cola hues under the light, small brown head with very tiny bubbles

AROMA: adjuncts driven aroma with cinnamon & nutmeg in the foreground but luckily doesn't overpower the whole thing; bitter sweet chocolate with mild vanilla, cocoa powder, light dried chilies, toasted bread, brown bread and hints of bread crust, moderate sweetness of toasted sugars, brown sugar, hints of oatmeal and green peppers, no obvious roast & hop profile on the nose, neither coffee

TASTE: light fluffy carbonation, medium body with lightly syrupy and oily mouthfeel, a bit thin on the edges; light sweet onset of brown sugar, syrup and caramel that is quickly cut by a harsh bitterness of roasted malts and hops - burnt grains, chicory, wormwood, bitter barley coffee and grapefruit peel; light alcohol glow supported by a light chili heat, mild cinnamon and nutmeg but way less noticeable than in the aroma, hints of black coffee with woody undertones, mild to light soapy presence in the middle; more chili heat in the second half of the can, subtle umami and blood notes in the background; notes of high cocoa chocolate & coffee; lingering roast bitterness and chili heat in the aftertaste with gentle spices - cinnamon; hints of earth, very restrained vanilla

OVERALL: to bad for gushing, otherwise typical Stone bite in form of harsh roasted bitterness and chili heat, lacks in mouthfeel and body, a bit soapy and unbalanced at the edges;

Tried from Can from Pivoljub - The First Beer Shop in Slovenia on 07 Dec 2020 at 21:08


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Spezial Hell from Klosterbrauerei Andechs was the one that did it!
3 years ago


9
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9

Best before 01/06/2021, 500ml bottle

APPEARANCE: crystal clear golden color with lasting snow white and compact head

AROMA: a first few sniffs shows clear oxidation note in form of dry paper stock and cardboard but that fades away quickly and gives room for sweet bread, biscuit, bread dough, hints of sweet cornbread, floral bouquet, perfume, green apple, subtle honey, cellar dust, light citrusy presence of lemon/lime

TASTE: moderate carbonation with fluffy and creamy bubbles, medium light to medium body, quite slick and slightly oily/syrupy in comparison with other Festbiers; highly drinkable with smooth dryness and noble hop bitterness; fairly sweet, syrupy onset from malt sugars, sweet grains, biscuit, floral and low hints of forest honey (acacia), apple peel, soft citrusy tartness adds a refreshing note, mineral presence at the back end, faint iron note, light noble hop bitterness with notes of wood, sweetgrass, subtle hay and very gentle herbal note

OVERALL: no words needed, this is textbook example of German Festbier, slightly richer malt sweetness and mouthfeel in comparison with other Festbiers

Tried from Bottle from Pivoljub - The First Beer Shop in Slovenia on 06 Dec 2020 at 20:48


6.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Best before 28/09/2022, 330ml bottle, purchased at Hipermarket Spar, Vrhnika, Slovenia

APPEARANCE: deep dark brown (not black) whit chestnut and ruby notes under the light, brown sugar like head, not overly lasting

AROMA: surprisingly very restrained roast profile on the nose; a lot of dried fruits like esters like raisins, dates & figs, fruit jam, moderately light sweetness of caramel, toasted bread, brown bread, overly baked bread crust, cooked silky oatmeal, mild impressions of butterscotch and milk chocolate, hints of cherry liquor (very low alcohol presence but mainly nicely hidden), subtle fresh raspberry tartness on the edges, hints of burnt plastic

TASTE: light carbonation, medium body, quite thin for 10.3% abv Imperial stout, a first oily & silky mouthfeel that fades quickly away; very low sweet onset with hints of caramel, no obvious fruity esters as suggested in the aroma; loads of flaked oats/oatmeal, strong and slightly harsh bitterness from roasted malts and Columbus hop; lingering wormwood, chicory, bitter chocolate, black coffee, barley coffee; medicinal notes in the middle before hop & roast bitterness kicks in; soft tartness from roasted malts, no obvious umami presence; low notes of iron/blood, somewhat heavy to drink

OVERALL: aroma reminds a lot of Belgian Strong Dark at first glance but flavors are straightforward old school Imperial Stout with boozy component (not burning hot); lacks in mouthfeel and body for 10% abv IS; needs some fine-tuning to balance out harsh roasted malts bitterness and alcohol;

Tried from Bottle on 06 Dec 2020 at 19:37



7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Best before 06/10/2021, 330ml bottle, purchased at Hofer grocery store in Vrhnika, Slovenia

APPEARANCE : pure pineapple juice in the glass, off-white fairly small head, tiny bubbles

AROMA: fairly aromatic on the nose, tropical fruit candy, notes of mango melon & passionfruit, mild stone fruits - peach, maybe subtle apricot, sweet lemonade, lemon candy, grapefruit zest, subtle notes of freshly cut grass, quite solid bready malt backbone, notes of oatmeal underneath

TASTE: moderate, smooth carbonation, fluffy, slick and slightly silky mouthfeel, medium light body but feels fuller for session strength (especially with sediment) moderate juicy and fruity onset, mainly notes of mango and impressions of sweet pineapple, tropical candy, light citrus freshness of lemon\lime, silky oats and soggy bread underneath (mild dirty feel), surprisingly bitter but not in an offensive way, grapefruit peel, pine, resin, mild green effect and quite a lot of sticky hop oils but no hop burn, fairly dry and spicy finish;

OVERALL: I'm pleasantly surprised with outcome, no obvious flaws on the nose and taste; it delivers what you expect from session NEIPA, smooth, juicy, easy going and with a firm bitter bite at the end and that just for 1.8€ in a Hofer grocery store. What more could I ask for 😉

Tried from Bottle on 06 Dec 2020 at 16:24