Barrel Aged Farmer Brown Ale - Great River Brewery

rundocrun

Iowa

4.58/5  rDev +22.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Had on-tap at Old Capitol Brew Works in Iowa City. Poured into a tulip glass. I paid $6 for this beer so it better be damn good! (Found out afterwards that this stuff was aged in Templeton Rye barrels! Worth the price!)

A - Dark brown, almost black in appearance. Much, much darker than any "brown" ale I've seen. Small dark tan head (almost stout-like). No lacing on the glass.

S - I get lots of hot whiskey up front in the nose. Not necessarily boozy and alcoholic, but it certainly has that whiskey-like punch. Milder notes of vanilla and caramel come through also. Only the slightest hint of sourness/tanginess.

T - Smooth vanilla and rich maltiness up front. Soft suggestions of dark chocolate and espresso bitterness. This barrel aged brown has a huge and complex malt presence that is brilliantly complimented by the trademark Templeton Rye whiskey essence. This is one smooth and incredibly delicious beer! Can I give this one a 6 for taste?

M - Thin-medium body. Mild and mellow carbonation (common with barrel-aged offerings). In this case, the low carbonation is a good thing in that it lends to the overall smoothness and drinkability of this beer.

Serving type: on-tap

07-10-2011 14:09:19 | More by rundocrun

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Illinois

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Iowa

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