Parabola - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

stonermouse

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

2011 vintage.

I grabbed three bottles of this beauty, and couldn't resist trying a relatively fresh one.

Pours "midnight" as it is described on the bottle. Not quite a jet black- a little dark brown creeped in. Head is cocoa and minimal, yet a bit dense for what sticks around.

I know from the aroma that I'm going to love this beer. Big bourbon right away, with faint hints of chocolate and the littlest amount of coffee. Heavy, thick aroma.

I am admittedly biased when reviewing bourbon barrel brews. I love bourbon, and I love them fresh and boozy. This one has booze in spades. Quite smooth and a bit sweet- perhaps some dark berry flavors here. Some sweet chocolate as well, but very light. For a bourbon nut, this one hit the spot. I wish I hadn't shared it ;-)

Mouthfeel is solid, complimentary to the flavors, and true to the style. Some might want it a bit more viscous, but I thought it hit the mark pretty well.

I loved this beer fresh, in all its boozy glory. I imagine this beer will mature into something quite complex, but I'm considering drinking my remaining stash sooner rather than later.

Serving type: bottle

08-30-2011 18:11:26 | More by stonermouse

Hoozierdaddy

Illinois

5/5  rDev +8.7%

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ATXboozer

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-23-2013 23:43:47 | More by ATXboozer

Michael_20P

California

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

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visionaries

California

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

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Moofmac25

Maryland

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-23-2013 03:11:54 | More by Moofmac25

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -7.6%

05-23-2013 01:52:47 | More by mikeincharleston

Abrengle

Washington

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-23-2013 01:22:56 | More by Abrengle

headyhopzhead

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-23-2013 00:38:10 | More by headyhopzhead

GreesyFizeek

New York

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-22-2013 23:18:14 | More by GreesyFizeek

randylangford

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-22-2013 22:03:49 | More by randylangford

velcrogrip

Florida

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-22-2013 18:31:45 | More by velcrogrip

irv2424

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-22-2013 18:18:34 | More by irv2424

JoeDurp

Texas

5/5  rDev +8.7%

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BeerBucks

New York

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-22-2013 02:58:06 | More by BeerBucks

alysmith4

District of Columbia

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

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gcamparone

Rhode Island

4.53/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

2012 vintage opened a year after release. Acquired in a trade .

A- pours a deep brown opaque body with a 2 finger mocha colored head that reduces to a brown ring.

S- soft yet pungent whiskey, dark fruits, french vanilla, chocolate, butterscotch, sugar cookie.

T- Sweet vanilla and caramel, whiskey upfront. Semisweet chocolate and roasted coffee is next, dark fruits an almost grassy citrus follow through. Nice toasty, burnt malt aftertaste.

M- smooth and silky, medium heavy body.

I really enjoyed this one - lives up to the hype and really impresses. Super complex and balanced, just the right amount of bourbon and a nice roasted flavor. Awesome

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 01:12:52 | More by gcamparone

jimilayne

New York

4.25/5  rDev -7.6%

05-22-2013 00:50:23 | More by jimilayne

Justinsosmart

California

5/5  rDev +8.7%

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ackeeper

Illinois

5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-21-2013 21:00:57 | More by ackeeper

PlinyBeMiney

California

4.25/5  rDev -7.6%

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CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-21-2013 04:00:38 | More by CosmoHopHead

JandJMD

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-21-2013 03:19:41 | More by JandJMD

gkozeny

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-21-2013 01:20:36 | More by gkozeny

JSBILK

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev -2.2%

05-20-2013 20:00:35 | More by JSBILK