Pray For Snow - 10 Barrel Brewing Co.

alexrichman

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Picked up a 6-pack from Zupans in PDX for $7.99, I've been wanting to try this one and the price was right.

A> Beautiful looking beer, maybe the best retention I've ever seen in a beer. The lacing just hangs out all over the place. I poured this beer 45 minutes ago and there's still a lot of lacing.... wow.

S> Really strong hops up front, a subtle sourness perhaps from the overwhelming assertiveness of the hops, and a the malt peeks through just a bit. Nice boquet.

T> Dark fruits (think fig), brown sugar/carmel, a bit of wood/smokiness, and then of course the hops which taste lively and exhibit flavors of tangerine and citrus. The hops are strong and certainly aren't content to stand in the background. This one has quite a unique flavor.

M> This beer is a treat for the mouth, thick from malt and the excess of resins from the hops. It just feels right in your mouth.

O> A fine winter ale that is clearly for lovers of craft brew. Indeed this is perhaps the best representation of an Oregon winter ale that I've had this year. The brewers do not hold back for this brew, you can tell that their focus was to make an amazing brew first and then worry about the cost second. It's a refreshing change of pace that makes for a truly enjoyable beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2012 01:53:09 | More by alexrichman

Hugonaut13

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

04-13-2013 05:11:52 | More by Hugonaut13

harrymel

Washington

3/5  rDev -17.4%

03-25-2013 18:27:10 | More by harrymel

nkeckhar

New York

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

02-01-2013 20:59:39 | More by nkeckhar

Spikester

Oregon

3.69/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Hazy dark amber with two fingers of tan head. Moderate lacing.
Smell is dark smokey malts.
Taste is smokey molasses, piney hops. Well balanced. Some alcohol is evident but typical for the style.
Mouthfeel is medium with average carbonation.
Overall one of the best Northwest winter warmers I've had this year. Well done 10 Barrel.

Serving type: bottle

01-30-2013 08:12:09 | More by Spikester

fivetime

Idaho

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

01-21-2013 19:59:39 | More by fivetime

BradMacMullin

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

01-11-2013 05:20:19 | More by BradMacMullin

Chou

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

01-10-2013 19:29:36 | More by Chou

marlinsfan4

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

01-05-2013 01:42:05 | More by marlinsfan4

bluckbeyes

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

01-03-2013 21:32:07 | More by bluckbeyes

kylemckinnis

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

12-29-2012 21:59:02 | More by kylemckinnis

vkv822

Oregon

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

22oz : tulip

Mahogany red with a thick, creamy off white head, nice lacing.

Pleasant blend from resiny hops to dark and caramel malt finish in the nose and taste.

Medium- mouthfeel, with a bit low carbonation.

While the aroma and taste were fairly average, I still found it to be an enjoyable winter ale overall. Reminds me a bit of a slightly higher ABV Wassail, from Full Sail.

Serving type: bottle

12-24-2012 08:57:40 | More by vkv822

shelby415

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

12-24-2012 08:29:06 | More by shelby415

Kurt92118

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

12-24-2012 01:21:58 | More by Kurt92118

muchloveforhops3

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

11-14-2012 06:13:57 | More by muchloveforhops3

Reidrover

Oregon

3.98/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22 oz bottle from Roth’s Sunnyslope Market, in S.Salem. $3.99. Alc. is 7.0% Pours a dark slightly murky ruby/amber, lovely thick,bubbly tan head ( about half an inch). Aroma is very malty..dark chocolate,figs,slightly smokey with some resinous hop. The taste is similar to the aroma,with the hops leaving a nice after taste. Nice smooth mouthfeel makes this a quite drinkable strong ale.

Serving type: bottle

11-10-2012 17:35:27 | More by Reidrover

KMart

2/5  rDev -44.9%

11-05-2012 03:46:24 | More by KMart

JohnGalt1

Idaho

3.83/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

22 picked up at the COOP I believe on Friday night... Paid I think $8ish... Poured into my slim tulip... tannish head sticks around for not too long.. the brew is a pretty standard deep amber.

Nose shows sorta expected PNW Winter Ale notes... but done pretty well. Toasty nose and some caramel... piney and citrus hoppiness battle with the medium malt profile.

Interesting piney hoppiness comes out front and quickly melts into the malts... caramel and light toffee... citrus zest hoppiness comes in on the finish.. lingers and melts with the malts... everything is surprisingly balanced.. nothing outweighs anything else...

Medium boned, but seemingly high ABV for a winter warmer... A nice sipper, but the hops make me want another sip... and another. Well done across the board.

3.5/3.5/4/3.5/4

Serving type: bottle

10-30-2012 04:29:43 | More by JohnGalt1

throwerbri

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

10-29-2012 16:41:52 | More by throwerbri

johnnyboy76

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

10-27-2012 03:12:44 | More by johnnyboy76

piclee

Washington

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

03-25-2012 01:58:30 | More by piclee

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.53/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

First had: on tap at Beermongers, Portland, OR

Poured a darker bronze/copper color with a small white head that left some nice lacing on the glass. Subdued aroma, toasted malts and a hint of hops. Taste of caramel, toffee, German malts, notes of brown sugar, tobacco, and mild hops. Medium body, and pretty drinkable. Nothing extraordinary going on.

Serving type: on-tap

01-10-2012 20:40:55 | More by Rifugium

zaphodchak

Virginia

3.28/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

On tap at Beer Mongers.

A finger of offwhite head, full, fine lace.

Not much nose here, some faintly sour malt.

Initial tang of faint citrus and tempered hops, barrel aging is otherwise subtle, but there's a faint brandy tang, I guess... I don't think it works that well.

Smooth, average texture.

I guess I was praying for snow and got freezing rain.

Serving type: on-tap

12-31-2011 19:06:25 | More by zaphodchak

HuskyinPDX

Washington

4/5  rDev +10.2%

11-14-2011 08:36:38 | More by HuskyinPDX

cbarrett4

Oregon

3.68/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from tap at Portland Winter Ale Festival:

Good appearance: dark copper with decent head.

Aromas center on toffee, hops, and subtle spice.

Nice though light flavor profile in a German Dunkel vein.

Great texture and lots of roasted nuances on the finish. Nicely balanced and goes down nicely.

Not too light, not too heavy, but nothing really stands out all that much about this beer. Good but not great.

Serving type: on-tap

12-27-2010 00:00:44 | More by cbarrett4