Cognac Barrel Aged Dark Lord - Three Floyds Brewing Co. & Brewpub

sbricker

Illinois

5/5  rDev +11.9%

11-12-2012 14:25:13 | More by sbricker

oldp0rt

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev -10.5%

05-23-2013 00:02:04 | More by oldp0rt

thaghost

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -21.7%

05-17-2013 17:32:33 | More by thaghost

Pecan

California

5/5  rDev +11.9%

05-16-2013 18:03:32 | More by Pecan

Jeffo

Netherlands

3.95/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Thanks to a few people we were able to put together the entire vertical and almost all the BA variants. Lots of fun gents!

From a 750 into a snifter
2012 vintage
Bottle 409 of 534

APPEARANCE: Just like all the rest of them. Pours relatively clear for an imperial stout. Produces a small, one finger medium-looking head that quickly fades to a wisp and ring. Black body in the glass with some carbonation evident. Only a ring remains until the end and leaves no real lacing down the glass. A little too light a pour and an average head at best.

SMELL: NIce barrel notes on this one. Cognac, oak notes with some nice milk chocolate and a hint of alcohol. Light caramel and molasses perhaps, but the cognac barrel is nice and well executed.

TASTE: More nice cognac up front with oak, milk chocolate and some alcohol at the swallow. A big and lingering finish is boozy with nice barrel flavors, some wood notes, milk and bitter, dark chocolate and some caramel sweetness. Pretty nice, and the cognac barrel is really well integrated into the base beer. Well balanced and enjoyable for sure.

PALATE: Slightly lighter than the base beer, but still big enough. Just like the other DL variants as well. Medium body with medium levels of carbonation. Creamy enough, goes down fine and finishes rather sticky on the palate. A bit of a burn and some heat lingers.

OVERALL: Really good stuff here. Behind the two bourbon versions, this was easily the one I enjoyed above the others. The cognac barrel is there in just the right amount and the more palatable parts of Dark Lord are allowed to come through. Enjoyable and well worth checking out. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 13:01:59 | More by Jeffo

cadaugherty

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-14-2013 18:51:29 | More by cadaugherty

StoutFest

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

05-05-2013 00:39:29 | More by StoutFest

FullObs

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

04-30-2013 15:19:58 | More by FullObs

adamant1912

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

04-29-2013 01:27:30 | More by adamant1912

emale619

California

5/5  rDev +11.9%

04-20-2013 15:18:10 | More by emale619

djrn2

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -10.5%

04-14-2013 22:37:38 | More by djrn2

acurtis

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -16.1%

04-14-2013 22:36:33 | More by acurtis

bassclefbrews

Indiana

5/5  rDev +11.9%

04-11-2013 02:23:06 | More by bassclefbrews

rodkin

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

04-06-2013 16:18:19 | More by rodkin

t0rin0

California

3/5  rDev -32.9%

03-03-2013 00:54:23 | More by t0rin0

Hopbully

Virginia

5/5  rDev +11.9%

02-28-2013 05:47:05 | More by Hopbully

vissai

California

4.5/5  rDev +0.7%

02-19-2013 08:04:57 | More by vissai

VAbdoyan

California

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

02-18-2013 09:11:20 | More by VAbdoyan

markmcconv

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

02-16-2013 21:03:07 | More by markmcconv

Azrael

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

02-12-2013 05:03:23 | More by Azrael

Rempo

Indiana

5/5  rDev +11.9%

02-03-2013 13:44:25 | More by Rempo

mojiboo02

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +6.3%

01-31-2013 02:56:08 | More by mojiboo02

jbuddle

New York

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

01-29-2013 17:58:05 | More by jbuddle

aasher

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -4.9%

01-29-2013 05:17:34 | More by aasher

standardcherry

Massachusetts

4.58/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Bottle 495/534. Split with a friend into snifters.

A: Thick, jet black pour. Thin beige colored head that receded immediately.
S: Cognac, dark fruits, dark chocolate. Nice roasty smell too.
T: Same as the smell, cognac, dark fruits, chocolate. There is a slight metallic aftertaste, I don't know it that comes from the cognac because I have never felt anything similar in bourbon barrel beers. The metallic taste is not off-putting though, it's just something I noticed in the aftertaste.
M: Medium/full body with light carbonation. Thinner than I expected, but this just made it go down easier.
O: Excellent beer, even though I am not a fan of cognac it blends very well with the Dark Lord and creates a surprisingly drinkable, smooth beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-28-2013 00:27:42 | More by standardcherry