Bourbon Barrel Aged Insidious - Bethlehem Brew Works

Thanby

Ohio

3.88/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours opaque mahogany with a huge foamy brown head that sticks like glue.

Nose is big on roasted chocolate malt, smoky, barely noticeable hops and not too extreme in any one direction.

First taste is very smooth chocolate malt body, thick to the point of being almost chewy. The malt is very balanced and seems to be aged properly, with a little hint of the bourbon barrel that's not overpowering.

Thick body and very smooth, this is a very easy to drink stout and a pretty good example of the style. Hops are a little light, but it still turns out well.

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2011 22:34:13 | More by Thanby

ellyssian

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +32.6%

05-24-2013 01:03:05 | More by ellyssian

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +12.7%

05-15-2013 11:20:12 | More by Slatetank

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.1%

05-10-2013 18:45:55 | More by twenty5

jd18

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.1%

04-30-2013 03:00:35 | More by jd18

LVbeernoob

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%

04-11-2013 22:46:43 | More by LVbeernoob

orangesol

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

04-11-2013 03:35:24 | More by orangesol

sjverla

Massachusetts

4.4/5  rDev +16.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Rich thick chocolate. Vanilla. Bourbon is present, but not encompassing. Really enticing and well-balanced.

Appearance: Pitch black. No head. Minimal lacy.

Taste: Rich vanilla first, then hints of bourbon. Gives way to oak and dark chocolate. Finishes semi-dry. The 9% abv is well hidden.

Overall: This beer is great! Rich and flavorful and incredibly well balanced.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 22:07:16 | More by sjverla

JAHMUR

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%

03-28-2013 18:10:20 | More by JAHMUR

tobelerone

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +6.1%

03-18-2013 00:29:06 | More by tobelerone

Sipchue

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.1%

03-09-2013 20:39:05 | More by Sipchue

CraftBeerGuild

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.1%

02-25-2013 02:50:20 | More by CraftBeerGuild

jwat

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.1%

02-11-2013 01:26:35 | More by jwat

jpd7374

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.1%

11-25-2012 00:55:18 | More by jpd7374

apocalypsezombie

3/5  rDev -20.4%

10-09-2012 02:14:30 | More by apocalypsezombie

bsuedekum

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

10-03-2012 03:59:08 | More by bsuedekum

FrankShirley

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

09-12-2012 23:33:32 | More by FrankShirley

BeezNeezy22D

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -13.8%

09-02-2012 06:14:16 | More by BeezNeezy22D

CheapBeerBuzz

California

4/5  rDev +6.1%

07-30-2012 19:45:50 | More by CheapBeerBuzz

turtlemead

4.5/5  rDev +19.4%

06-02-2012 04:42:20 | More by turtlemead

Hopato

Pennsylvania

1/5  rDev -73.5%

05-09-2012 18:18:31 | More by Hopato

st9647v3

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +6.1%

04-30-2012 22:56:13 | More by st9647v3

FlandersNed

Indiana

4/5  rDev +6.1%

04-25-2012 02:35:36 | More by FlandersNed

ImperialSloth

3.75/5  rDev -0.5%

04-23-2012 00:19:10 | More by ImperialSloth

mikereaser

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours a pitch black with 2 inches of tan foam that just seems to be sitting on top and crossing its arms and refusing to go away. As I drink through the glass the oily lacing is very nice and just sticks to the glass.
S - Nice roasted malts aroma with some coffee, hazelnut and a good bit of smokiness. The smoke only seems to show up when you take a really deep sniff and isn't overly present.
T - Initially the flavor is a lot of the roasted malts with a bit of lactose sweetness, I was wondering where the bourbon was. Then all of a sudden it hits you, not too hard, but the bourbon creeps in along with the smokey, ashtray flavor that I was picking up in the nose. As I drink through the glass the bourbon becomes more present but more as a sweetness than a booziness.
M/D - smooth and creamy mouthfeel, though a bit thin, I like that the booze isn't overly strong, but still noticeable. This is fairly drinkable but I think it could stand to have a bit more body to it.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2012 04:02:10 | More by mikereaser