6 Geese-A-Laying - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
The Bruery

6 Geese-A-Laying - Bourbon Barrel-Aged6 Geese-A-Laying - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
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From:
The Bruery
 
California, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
12.9%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.11 | pDev: 9.98%
Reviews:
16
Ratings:
117
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 19, 2024
Added:
Nov 07, 2014
Wants:
  10
Gots:
  39
6 Geese-A-Laying is the 6th beer in our "12 Days of Christmas" series and is a return to the more classic dark and toasty winter ale, following the appropriately blonde 5 Golden Rings. Brewed with cape gooseberries, this malty ale displays notes of plums, dark cherry and bright, citrus-like flavors from the namesake berries. The bourbon barrel aged variation showcases oaky vanillin and caramel-like sweetness from a year aged in previously-used barrels.
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Ratings by tchipharveyslake:
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Rated by tchipharveyslake from Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +15.6%

Dec 11, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.32 by smithj4 from New York

Feb 19, 2024
 
Rated: 4.28 by KAP1356 from Pennsylvania

Dec 31, 2022
 
Rated: 3.34 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Jul 24, 2022
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Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia

4.16/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
2020 Vintage
375ml bottle poured into a tulip

A- pours brown in color with a one-finger foamy off-white head that reduces to a ring around the edge

S- Belgian candi sugars with an array of dark fruits, including raisins, figs and prunes. Notes of molasses, oak, vanilla, bourbon, tobacco, brown sugar and a hint of bright citrus

T- sweet and malty up front with notes of molasses, caramel and toffee, quickly followed by a slightly citrus tartness that adds a brightness, presumably from the gooseberries. Mid-palate gives barrel notes of oak, barrel juice and vanilla. The finish gives more caramel, along with dark fruits and some spicy and peppery yeast

M- medium body with moderate carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel that continues into a warming finish

O- nice and malty sipper with a bright note from the gooseberries
Dec 23, 2021
 
Rated: 3.94 by jbdpsu82 from Pennsylvania

Jan 05, 2021
 
Rated: 3.8 by michiganmatt from California

Jan 01, 2021
 
Rated: 4.35 by Cpmitchno1 from Virginia

Dec 12, 2019
 
Rated: 3.18 by hopkrid from Florida

Nov 17, 2019
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Reviewed by rudzud from Massachusetts

2.74/5  rDev -33.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75
Split with JLindros.

A - Poured into a Kate the Great tulip a nice crystal clear mahogany with a thin head.

S - Aromas of spoiled tartness and berries along with some rotten milk. Flashes of barrel.

T - Taste is similar to the nose with loads of tart berries followed by rotten milk. Ultra infected.

M - Mouthfeel is lightly carbonated, slick.

O - Overall this was a very underwhelming beer. These ba Christmas beers are awful.

Serving Type: bottle
Dec 01, 2018
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Reviewed by jlindros from Massachusetts

2.87/5  rDev -30.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
Split with rudzud
Little bubbly head, thick legs, dark mahogany ruby reddish-brown color

Nose is the epitome of sadness in a bottle, acetic acid and cooked vinegar, very acidic and tart, fruity too, a touch of oak at best,

Taste is a bit better, sweet candy, caramel and candy notes, a little tart fruit, sour notes with more acidty and a touch of vinegar, likely infection, tart berry, little slimy and flemmy acidity, cranberry tartness,

Mouth is med bod, decent carb fizzy, a little alcohol

Overall eh, not terrible but not good or enjoyable and obviously infected
Dec 01, 2018
 
Rated: 3.47 by imperialking from Illinois

Mar 20, 2017
 
Rated: 4.36 by TboneRN from Minnesota

Feb 19, 2017
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Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania

4.09/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
The Bruery recently had a vintage sale and this one was under fire with rumors of infection which made me realize I never drank one of the bottles I bought when it was originally released.

750ml into a snifter appears clear mahogany in color with a khaki cap.

Aroma contains a fruity and tart smelling addition of something akin to cranberry or currant with a solid backing of oak and bourbony booziness.

Taste includes more of that cranberry/currant fruitiness that is somewhat tart before bourbon warmth comes into play with oak spiciniess and slight bitterness.

This is medium in body with modest carbonation. The label of this brew says it is tart from the addition of cape gooseberries, ive never had a gooseberry but to me, it felt very similar to cranberry or currants. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this and it really has a holiday feel about it that is somewhat lacking in the other Bruery christmas beers.
Dec 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by drummermattie02 from Texas

May 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.35 by baggedlunch from New Mexico

May 13, 2016
 
Rated: 4.36 by Beer21 from Florida

Mar 03, 2016
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Reviewed by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Mostly clear brown copper body with a small collar. Aromas of oak, booze, cherry, citrus, vanilla. Sweet and boozy, with tart gooseberry character emerging mid palate. Tannic and oaky finish with mild astringency. Like many Bruery beers, best shared with a dozen people.
Jan 17, 2016
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Reviewed by BWood from California

3.6/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Better than 5 golden rings barrel aged. Which I had drank last night. Solid showing here. There are so many good barrel aged beers to choose from these days that it is had to remember each one unless it is truely remarkable. I feel like I will not remember this.
Jan 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.21 by BeerDrinkingRhino from Pennsylvania

Jan 16, 2016
6 Geese-A-Laying - Bourbon Barrel-Aged from The Bruery
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 117 ratings