Burton Baton - Dogfish Head Brewery

Gambrinus1184

Connecticut

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

Poured from a 12-ounce bottle dated 6/19/09 into a Dogfish Head pint glass.

A: Poured a slightly hazy, burnt-orange amber color with a frothy, two-finger head of dense, dark manila colored foam. Medium, lazy carbonation is visible due to good clarity in the brew and clingy webs of lace line the glass.

S: Smells quite robust; lots of grapefruit and citrus as well as toffee and caramel aromas. Grassy, fruity and floral ale qualities are picked up with a somewhat smoky, burnt wood, pine-laced, spicy zest.

T: Flavor is big, sweet and sticky at first. Loads of sweet roasted caramel malt wash up front with a lush citrus fruit profile. Orange, grapefruit, apple and a bit of sweet raisin jump out of the mix. The malts and fruity ale flavors seem more mellow because of the oak-aging and bring a bit of that charred wood flavoring into the mix. Backing this is a sticky, stinging layer of citrusy and herbal hop flower characteristics. Oily and acidic with a sweet, semi-alcoholic finish.

M: Mouthfeel is big, sweet and sticky, but has a nice, mellow, smooth and somewhat creamy palate with a coating, full-bodied finish. Good balance with a bit left to chew on.

D: A big, dangerous sipper at 10% ABV and certainly one for sharing territory. I just happen to be taking down a 12-ouncer solo, but it's still pretty heady and delicious. I'd imagine it would pair well with BBQ or roasted meats, maybe even a wood-fired veggie pie. Could definitely see picking up a 750ml for a special occasion down the line.

On it's own, it's a slick, decadent treat for the DIPA enthusiast. I've got one more bottle aging a while longer, I suggest you'd do the same. That is, if you can resist Burton Baton's temptation.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2010 23:22:44 | More by Gambrinus1184

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