New Holland Dragon's Milk Oak Barrel Ale - New Holland Brewing Company

Ahhdball

Ohio

4.88/5  rDev +24.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I picked this up at Whole Foods Market for about $7 just becuase of the name. How could i go wrong with Dragon's Milk? The bottle appeared different than the current pictured. It was black with a white dragon and barrel on the front, no date.
Poured smooth and creamy. The color is extremely deep brown with sienna highlights when held to the light. Small 1/2 inch head that left small amounts of slick residue.
I smell vanilla, oak and a hint of whiskey. Small amounts of each which when combined make an extremely interesting aroma. It took me a while to figure it out.
Taste was unbelievable. (GOOD) The oak barrel comes out fairly strong, hints of vanilla, whiskey, and cream. Don't be worried about the whiskey, it hints short and quick at the back of the throat and disappears. Quite an extraordinary flavor, unlike any other strong ale I've tried. Nothing like Arrogant Bastard or GLBC's Nosferatu. A class by itself IMHO.
I gave the feel and drinkability 5's because I could sip this all day or have it with my favorite smoke. It felt creamy smooth and leaves a nice taste.

Very good.

Serving type: bottle

12-29-2005 14:42:54 | More by Ahhdball

ltltony

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

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zacky_U

Michigan

4/5  rDev +2.3%

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Bigtwin

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

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CreightonSM

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2.3%

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South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

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Florida

4/5  rDev +2.3%

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Illinois

4/5  rDev +2.3%

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ThreeFishes

Florida

4/5  rDev +2.3%

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kirkfrailey

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

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thaghost

Illinois

3/5  rDev -23.3%

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Texas

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

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Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev +2.3%

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drgonzo2k2

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

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jakeox

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

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NJB145

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

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JMBSH

Colorado

3/5  rDev -23.3%

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nataku00

California

4/5  rDev +2.3%

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johnnyboy76

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

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Texas

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

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nyrblue2

New York

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

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GinsuDave

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

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Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

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ThatCracker

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

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AndyP612

Illinois

4.26/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle poured violently into a tulip. 2013 vintage.

A- Black and thick ale with a lighter off white semi fluffy head. The contrast between the blackness of the liquid and the light head is very interesting being this is a bourbon barrel conditioned stout.

S- The nose is quite sweet with hints of sweet coffee and chocolate, slight vanilla and whiskey tease.

T- There's the bourbon! Bourbon is actually quite delicately integrated into the largely coffee and chocolate overtones thrown at me in the nose. Big in roasted, blackened malt with a punch of whiskey!

M- Very light in carbonation. Mouthfeel of about a 0.5% milk, medium bodied. Appearance wise, I would expect something a little bigger feel in the mouth but since this is a relatively young stout in a bottle I am anxious to see how it ages.

O- Great stout for May 12th when it's in the 40's! It's been a while since I have had this stout and I remember it being sweeter, almost too sweet, but this vintage is very nice and well balanced with the bourbon presence balancing out the sweet malt. As stated earlier, I can't wait for next winter to drink this and see how it matures in the bottle. Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 03:29:14 | More by AndyP612