Unfiltered Double Barrel Ale - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

Douglas14

California

4.35/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The 100% Oak DBA looks similar to its "regular" counterpart: it has a nice amber color and a slighty off-white head. The aroma is strongly of fresh oak...nice but almost too much. The taste follows the aroma. Lots of oak. This beer is so freaking good in it's original form it's hard for this one to be better, but it's such a nice experience to get to drink this beer unblended. Truly a unique and memorable experience.

Serving type: on-tap

11-08-2011 17:38:52 | More by Douglas14

visionaries

California

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-23-2013 15:24:38 | More by visionaries

ystazi

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-18-2013 20:24:28 | More by ystazi

drgonzo2k2

California

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-18-2013 15:13:50 | More by drgonzo2k2

MinorThreat

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-16-2013 02:40:50 | More by MinorThreat

Zbeetleman

California

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-15-2013 02:36:28 | More by Zbeetleman

straightlambic

California

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-14-2013 16:31:04 | More by straightlambic

baybassboy

California

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-14-2013 06:21:57 | More by baybassboy

JamesQuaff

California

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-07-2013 20:37:29 | More by JamesQuaff

nollie77

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

04-16-2013 13:37:25 | More by nollie77

Rainier

California

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

04-14-2013 05:20:43 | More by Rainier

Ilovebeer1549

California

3/5  rDev -25.6%

04-13-2013 21:59:14 | More by Ilovebeer1549

Larrydoherty

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

04-09-2013 20:52:16 | More by Larrydoherty

spry

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

04-09-2013 13:27:18 | More by spry

largadeer

California

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

04-06-2013 22:01:25 | More by largadeer

nmann08

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

03-25-2013 21:23:35 | More by nmann08

CheapBeerBuzz

California

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

03-23-2013 04:58:19 | More by CheapBeerBuzz

smcnulty1981

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -0.7%

03-16-2013 05:13:47 | More by smcnulty1981

MasterSki

Illinois

3.89/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

On-tap at Norse Bar. Served in a pint glass.

A - White foam settles to a thick collar, partial cap, and splotchy lacework. Hazed orange body.

S - Sharp oak, toasted grains, very low sweetness, fruity English yeast. There's some nebulous earthy hop character too. A bit rough - I can see why they blend this, as the oak really takes over.

T - The taste is much sweeter, with toffee, sugar cookie, oaky vanilla, fruity yeast, toasted grains. Better balance here between malts and oak. Fairly low hop bitterness, but enough to keep things from being cloying.

M - Medium body, zesty carbonation, oaky and tannic texture, no alcohol, and a dry finish.

D - Solid brew, albeit a bit too okay for my tastes, particularly in the aroma. I had no problem putting down a glass, but I wouldn't actively seek this out. Still, it's always neat to get more insight into Firestone Walker's blending process.

Serving type: on-tap

03-14-2013 02:25:20 | More by MasterSki

Zephids

California

2/5  rDev -50.4%

03-11-2013 12:32:27 | More by Zephids

jeff1973

California

3.25/5  rDev -19.4%

03-07-2013 03:53:55 | More by jeff1973

Samuel906

California

2.75/5  rDev -31.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75

This was the second time I've had this, and the first time and the only time I've seen it outside of the Firestone brewery. Looks very similar to the normal DBA, but slightly lighter in color, with some mild sediment and lots of head. Smell is slightly more bready and yeasty than DBA, but disappointingly mellow. Taste is sweet, slight oak, a touch bitter, but very similar to the normal DBA. Very smooth. Overall, underwhelming.

Serving type: on-tap

03-04-2013 05:26:20 | More by Samuel906

denver10

Colorado

4.11/5  rDev +2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Pours a hazy translucent yellow with an amber hue, a nice thickish off white head, and solid retention. Aroma offers some sweet bread and toffee, the oak from the barrels are present, and just a touch of some grass. Flavor is similar; malt is very influential with some sweet breadiness and some toffee, there is a nice dose of the oak barrels (much more so than in the regular DBA, that is for sure), a hint of a little sweet fruits, and slight hints of grass. A creamy, medium bodied. Overall, FW with another winner. Tons of great flavor packed into 5%...consider me impressed. Would happily drink again.

Serving type: on-tap

02-28-2013 21:41:48 | More by denver10

brotherloco

California

4/5  rDev -0.7%

02-26-2013 19:39:01 | More by brotherloco

Aliano

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

02-22-2013 19:41:03 | More by Aliano