Firestone 14 - Anniversary Ale - Firestone Walker Brewing Co.

bmmortale

Maryland

5/5  rDev +13.4%

03-06-2013 10:42:18 | More by bmmortale

Zbeetleman

California

5/5  rDev +13.4%

05-15-2013 02:29:56 | More by Zbeetleman

Absolut

California

4.75/5  rDev +7.7%

05-14-2013 17:52:08 | More by Absolut

sleuthdog

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -3.6%

05-11-2013 02:41:36 | More by sleuthdog

jkane101

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +2%

05-10-2013 01:23:05 | More by jkane101

blknikon

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +7.7%

05-08-2013 19:13:22 | More by blknikon

BMart

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -9.3%

05-08-2013 19:01:29 | More by BMart

dfhhead25

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -9.3%

05-07-2013 03:34:22 | More by dfhhead25

zachattack555

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +2%

04-28-2013 20:21:58 | More by zachattack555

shand

Florida

4.26/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Mmmmm, a barrel-aged blend of a bunch of beers I've never had. Firestone 14 pours a deep brown with a very small head. The aroma is sweet with a ton of bourbon, with layers of complexity that I can tell are there, but can't quite coax out. The complexity comes through more on the tongue by far, with layers on layers of flavor. Vanilla, dark fruit, chocolate, coffee, oak, caramel, toffee, roasted malt, all the flavors you want from a big barrel aged beer are here. Each sip reveals a different facet of the blend. The mouthfeel is a little lighter than I would have expected, but it's very smooth. Overall, Firestone 14 is an excellent barrel aged blend. Very tasty.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 00:31:58 | More by shand

drgonzo2k2

California

5/5  rDev +13.4%

04-21-2013 14:17:17 | More by drgonzo2k2

spycow

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +2%

04-15-2013 01:28:36 | More by spycow

mikeyv35

New York

4.13/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Date: 09/26/2011
Type: 22oz. Foiled Bomber
Vintage: 2011
Glass: Free The Hops Snifter courtesy of Zach (beeruser)

Pours a deep brown mahogany in color w/ light black highlights w/ a skim coat white head that leaves little to no lacing. Aromas of bourbon, oak, cola, and caramel. The taste was of caramel/toffee/raisins up front, followed by bourbon and woodiness. Medium bodied and lush. I could not drink alot of this brew as it is very warming. This brew is best shared w/ friends.

Overall, not mind blowing, but very good.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 23:55:44 | More by mikeyv35

artoolemomo

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +2%

04-11-2013 02:09:25 | More by artoolemomo

SanFranJake

California

4.5/5  rDev +2%

04-07-2013 05:02:37 | More by SanFranJake

fredmugs

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -3.6%

04-01-2013 17:56:01 | More by fredmugs

claytong

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +2%

03-30-2013 15:24:45 | More by claytong

BAsbill

California

4.5/5  rDev +2%

03-30-2013 04:24:33 | More by BAsbill

robwestcott

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +2%

03-24-2013 01:13:57 | More by robwestcott

Sparky44

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -3.6%

03-23-2013 20:24:35 | More by Sparky44

Rutager

British Columbia (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Tried this at a Parabola release in Seattle a couple years ago and have been sitting on a couple of these for a while. Probably should have reviewed it sooner, but with my buying habits any beer that can wait, usually does for a while...

Appearance. Pours a deep brown with a thin, light tan head.

Smell. Sticky toffee, light bourbon, chocolate, vanilla, caramel and a bit of coffee. There's a touch of dark fruit and some nice smooth booze as well. Smells sweet and decadent.

Taste. Sweet toffee again, raisins, very woody bourbon, chocolate and vanilla. There's a good amount of booze here but it's fairly smooth.

Mouthfeel. Full bodied, low+ carbonation, warming for sure.

Overall. A very nice, big sweet sipper. I'll be enjoying this one for the whole evening I'm sure.

Serving type: bottle

03-17-2013 02:48:14 | More by Rutager

leodarko

California

4.75/5  rDev +7.7%

03-16-2013 09:27:20 | More by leodarko

warnerry

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -3.6%

03-13-2013 02:23:31 | More by warnerry

victory4me

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +7.7%

03-10-2013 16:42:41 | More by victory4me

CaptainNomihodai

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +2%

03-03-2013 06:11:53 | More by CaptainNomihodai