Burton Baton - Dogfish Head Brewery

Fusion_Pirate

Michigan

4.85/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

While I'm a big fan of Dogfish Head's much-lauded 60- and 90-Minute IPAs, this is my first crack at their oak-aged hybrid, 'Burton Baton'.

A: Carefully poured into a weizen glass, Burton Baton yielded a good finger and 1/2 of head which died gradually over 5 or so minutes, leaving some impressive lacing on the glass. Color is a rich, deep amber/caramel that screams "Taste me already, damn it!"

S: Scent is HOPPY HOPPY HOPPY with a healthy side of pine needles. Just the way I like my IIPAs!

T: The hops are the theme of the day; with each sip comes a hop-rush that shoots directly to my brain! With continued sips (and as the beer warms), the hops are partnered with overtones of malt, woodiness/oakiness and a slight floral bouquet. Sublime!

M: Mild carbonation, smooth and dry flow across the tongue, just as any good IIPA should be. Despite the 10% ABV and IBU rating of 70, you don't get that tongue-twisting, face-contorting effect, even with generously-sized imbibations.

O: If I was stuck on a desert isle with my choice of one beer for the rest of my life, this would definitely be a serious contender. Magnifique.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2012 22:09:07 | More by Fusion_Pirate

Waveoff

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -35.1%

05-26-2013 04:44:05 | More by Waveoff

Rihup

Illinois

5/5  rDev +17.9%

05-26-2013 02:40:20 | More by Rihup

jduffy21

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I poured this beer from a 12oz bottle in to my Sam Adams perfect pint glass.It was a beautiful amber in color with a thick white head that hung around all the way down the glass. IT had a wonderful aroma, smells of fruit and malt. For a 10%er, this is tame and goes a bit too smooth for a high alcohol beer. Malty flavor comes out first with some vanilla, and a hop bite, the oak really tones this beer down. This was one of the best beers I've had. Great job by Dogfish!!

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 17:15:12 | More by jduffy21

WKole81

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-25-2013 04:37:41 | More by WKole81

mulliwater

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -23.3%

05-25-2013 03:46:29 | More by mulliwater

Twig2848

New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-24-2013 23:45:01 | More by Twig2848

GinsuDave

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-24-2013 22:29:14 | More by GinsuDave

Beer_Drinker

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-24-2013 16:40:43 | More by Beer_Drinker

Uniondredge

New York

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-24-2013 14:06:36 | More by Uniondredge

SwG237

New York

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-24-2013 04:03:43 | More by SwG237

stewart124

Ohio

4.49/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Orange in color with some reddish hues. Pretty awesome head. Off white and rocky that leaves a beautiful lacing.

Plenty of citrusy hops in the nose to go along with the pine. Just a hint of oak and vanilla.

Bold and yet very easy to drink. I can really pick up some old ale characters and then I get a hit of hops in the finish. I can see why this goes over so well. Pear and apple esters that blend well with some orange notes. There is a deep warming sensation from the oak and old ale. Loads of resin and background bitterness. NIce touch of caramel and vanilla as this warms. Some of the hops mellow and the body seems to pick up.

Very nice beer. Some warming alcohol but nothing to take away from this Imperial IPA.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 00:39:30 | More by stewart124

Sokool

Washington

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-23-2013 07:45:59 | More by Sokool

Keyportnick

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -17.5%

05-23-2013 03:11:19 | More by Keyportnick

Callmecoon

California

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-23-2013 02:24:14 | More by Callmecoon

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-23-2013 01:45:56 | More by mikeincharleston

BrianScottK

New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-23-2013 01:43:56 | More by BrianScottK

hodak1172

Michigan

5/5  rDev +17.9%

05-22-2013 21:10:34 | More by hodak1172

woostergooner

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-22-2013 20:39:09 | More by woostergooner

rph97

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-22-2013 15:18:17 | More by rph97

philaduffia

New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-22-2013 03:59:37 | More by philaduffia

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-22-2013 03:27:20 | More by SmellsofMahagony

gamanley

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-22-2013 03:02:31 | More by gamanley

fullmoonbeer

Ohio

3/5  rDev -29.2%

05-22-2013 00:19:12 | More by fullmoonbeer

PlinyBeMiney

California

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-21-2013 23:16:25 | More by PlinyBeMiney