Burton Baton - Dogfish Head Brewery

Zraly

Virginia

4.1/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A small white head floats atop of an off-golden, red-tinted ale. Faint wisps of alcohol and fruit hit the nose. A nice floral scent is present as well.

Wow...nice alcohol flavor. It kind of hints to me as to what a decent scotch would taste like if it was a beer. Some bready characteristics underneath. A woodsy, vanilla quality takes on part of the overall character, which is probably attributed to the oak aging process.

The finish is nice and clean, with a crisp, yet still sweet, finish. There is a strangeness in that the hops are not as predominate as one would think for a Double IPA. This choice is more about "abundant balance" than "shocking nuance". I like that.

This is a sturdy drink that could stand up to tons of strong flavors. It's a nice apertif if I do say so myself.

Serving type: bottle

04-01-2005 23:20:47 | More by Zraly

heavenlyStash

California

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

06-19-2013 06:05:10 | More by heavenlyStash

M_C_Hampton

Georgia

4.46/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

A: poured from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass, dark orange colored with a large yellow white head that lingers leaving good lacing, clear

S: oak, wood, vanilla, pine hops, citrus, leather, earth, heavy alcohols and esters

T: slightly sweet up front with a nice malty quality, quickly changes to dry oak flavors, wood, vanilla, cherry wood, heavy piney hop finish of a DIPA

M: full bodied, slightly oily, alcohol well hidden, good carbonation

O: this fusion of styles is cleverly obtained by blending two beers instead of sacrificing qualities of one or the other, an intriguing version of a style that sets itself apart from others, barrel aging a DIPA sounds like a bad idea but DFH found a way to make it work well

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 02:43:19 | More by M_C_Hampton

jbar920

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

06-18-2013 17:41:24 | More by jbar920

TommyLiam

Washington

4.75/5  rDev +12%

06-18-2013 10:40:52 | More by TommyLiam

crytion

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

06-18-2013 08:59:18 | More by crytion

Simpleman77

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

06-18-2013 07:36:38 | More by Simpleman77

IronCity1822

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

06-18-2013 02:45:19 | More by IronCity1822

pottergator

New York

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

06-18-2013 02:43:57 | More by pottergator

BColton1

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

06-18-2013 01:40:37 | More by BColton1

dlcoblen

South Carolina

5/5  rDev +17.9%

06-17-2013 22:18:03 | More by dlcoblen

Rogorama

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

06-17-2013 14:00:59 | More by Rogorama

spw109

New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

06-17-2013 07:19:36 | More by spw109

BeerRunner

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

06-17-2013 03:16:02 | More by BeerRunner

jkrug5

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

06-17-2013 02:19:36 | More by jkrug5

Tonmeister

Georgia

4.55/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Bottle Poured in a tulip shaped glass

A: Dark amber with a thick white head when poured aggressive. The lacing is maintained when tilting the glass.

S: citrusy, hoppy, floral, earthy,

T: Notes of Oak Wood and vanilla with a strong hop presence.

M: moderate carbonation and medium bodied.

O: Overall, this is by far one of my favorites Imperial IPA. It has a nice rich and complex taste blended very well. For a 10% ABV, this is a very smooth beer. Each sip I discover different tastes, and its very, very smooth. I still can't believe its a 10%. IF you see this, BUY IT & TRY IT.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 18:31:47 | More by Tonmeister

nmatch

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

06-15-2013 19:39:50 | More by nmatch

tgeorgf

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

06-15-2013 01:41:44 | More by tgeorgf

ACB

California

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

06-14-2013 22:32:23 | More by ACB

DevinORoark

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

06-14-2013 05:39:58 | More by DevinORoark

linnymtu

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

06-14-2013 02:38:33 | More by linnymtu

doremite

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -17.5%

06-13-2013 21:11:23 | More by doremite

samibr

New York

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

06-13-2013 21:09:55 | More by samibr

pajonkunz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -5.7%

06-13-2013 16:59:06 | More by pajonkunz

VTHeady

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

06-13-2013 16:48:35 | More by VTHeady