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Genealogy Of Morals - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Hill Farmstead Brewery
- From:
- Hill Farmstead Brewery
- Vermont, United States
- Style:
- American Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 10.7%
- Score:
- 100
- Avg:
- 4.51 | pDev: 6.43%
- Reviews:
- 79
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 02, 2023
- Added:
- Jul 23, 2013
- Wants:
- 474
- Gots:
- 101
Aged in a mixture of Van Winkle and Buffalo Trace barrels.
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Reviewed by Roy_Hobbs from Connecticut
4.38/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
4.38/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Bottled December, 2016
Color on the pour is an interesting reddish brown. Once in the glass it settles into a deep, deep brown with just the faintest of red. Almost no head, but a mocha colored ring persists. Excellent legs.
Aroma is rich and boozy. The bourbon / barrel are both there, but so are notes of chocolate, molasses, figs and more. . Very nice smelling beer.
As for taste, unsurprisingly the coffee has faded and I honestly can't even detect it. That said, I'm not sure it matters all that much, as what's still there is great. For my first few sips I was getting lots of barrel / bourbon, but as my palate has adjusted the depth of the beer became more noticeable. Nothing is in your face. The chocolate, roast, barrel etc. are all subtle enough that each sip leaves a slightly different impression.
Nice light alcohol warmth and amazingly full, chewy mouthfeel. Maybe I've given a 5 on feel before, but if so, I don't know when. For my tastes, this has a perfect feel.
Overall, while I wish I'd tried one of these fresh, it's clear that this is a very well-crafted beer that has held up well over time, even without the coffee element.
Apr 17, 2022Color on the pour is an interesting reddish brown. Once in the glass it settles into a deep, deep brown with just the faintest of red. Almost no head, but a mocha colored ring persists. Excellent legs.
Aroma is rich and boozy. The bourbon / barrel are both there, but so are notes of chocolate, molasses, figs and more. . Very nice smelling beer.
As for taste, unsurprisingly the coffee has faded and I honestly can't even detect it. That said, I'm not sure it matters all that much, as what's still there is great. For my first few sips I was getting lots of barrel / bourbon, but as my palate has adjusted the depth of the beer became more noticeable. Nothing is in your face. The chocolate, roast, barrel etc. are all subtle enough that each sip leaves a slightly different impression.
Nice light alcohol warmth and amazingly full, chewy mouthfeel. Maybe I've given a 5 on feel before, but if so, I don't know when. For my tastes, this has a perfect feel.
Overall, while I wish I'd tried one of these fresh, it's clear that this is a very well-crafted beer that has held up well over time, even without the coffee element.
Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia
4.5/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2016 vintage poured into a HF wine glass
A- pours jet black in color with a one-finger foamy khaki head that reduces to a film, leaving some lacing behind
S- aroma jumps out of the glass with barrel character; bourbon, wet oak, caramel vanilla, toasted coconut and toffee. The base beer provides notes of nutty fudge, black licorice, dark chocolate, charred malt, molasses, brown sugar & leather. Also picking up a hint of orange truffle
T- sweet and malty initially, with a bit dark chocolate note, along with black strap molasses and brown sugar. Mid-palate brings out a bold barrel note, adding barrel juice, oak, caramel and vanilla. As it nears the close, notes of chocolate fudge, caramel, walnut and charred malt emerge. The linger gives more oaky bourbon and chocolate
M- medium body with moderate-low carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel that turns creamy into a silky, slightly warming finish
O- bold barrel notes are complimented by a fantastic base beer, well done
Feb 01, 2022A- pours jet black in color with a one-finger foamy khaki head that reduces to a film, leaving some lacing behind
S- aroma jumps out of the glass with barrel character; bourbon, wet oak, caramel vanilla, toasted coconut and toffee. The base beer provides notes of nutty fudge, black licorice, dark chocolate, charred malt, molasses, brown sugar & leather. Also picking up a hint of orange truffle
T- sweet and malty initially, with a bit dark chocolate note, along with black strap molasses and brown sugar. Mid-palate brings out a bold barrel note, adding barrel juice, oak, caramel and vanilla. As it nears the close, notes of chocolate fudge, caramel, walnut and charred malt emerge. The linger gives more oaky bourbon and chocolate
M- medium body with moderate-low carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel that turns creamy into a silky, slightly warming finish
O- bold barrel notes are complimented by a fantastic base beer, well done
Genealogy Of Morals - Bourbon Barrel-Aged from Hill Farmstead Brewery
Beer rating:
100 out of
100 with
703 ratings
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