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

AmitC

Indiana

4.15/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz bottle.

Relatively very thin dark brown colored pour. Dark black inside the glass. Very thin tan colored head. Some shine. Fades easily. Excellent lacing on the sides. Opaque.

Aroma is a mix of oak barrel characters. Good amount of vanilla and creamy sweetness. Dark roasted malts. Strength is moderate to slightly faint. No hint of 10% whatsoever. Slightly porter like feel. Not a very robust aroma by any means.

Taste is perplexing. Good amount of warming but not hurting alcohol upfront. A lot of charred and almost ash like burnt up flavor. Too much charcoal. But distinct. I like it slightly. Some hops as well. Nice to see again. Finish is dry.

Mouth feel is medium and slightly thin for a stout. Decent warmth. No astringency of any kind except for some burnt up smokey flavor. Moderate carbonation.

A distinct brew. Could have used a better body, appearance and aromas and it would be a winner.

Edit: A very nice mix and interplay of robust barrel aged tastes. Excellent towards the end.

Serving type: bottle

02-20-2013 23:49:26 | More by AmitC

nataku00

California

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-18-2013 17:03:05 | More by nataku00

johnnyboy76

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-18-2013 04:13:10 | More by johnnyboy76

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-16-2013 02:08:55 | More by SmellsofMahagony

nyrblue2

New York

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-16-2013 02:08:33 | More by nyrblue2

GinsuDave

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-15-2013 10:31:15 | More by GinsuDave

Jordy777

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-14-2013 18:25:57 | More by Jordy777

ThatCracker

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-13-2013 13:41:09 | More by ThatCracker

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

theleechster

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-13-2013 01:55:36 | More by theleechster

TastyIsBeer

Illinois

4/5  rDev +2.3%

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mctizzz

New York

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-12-2013 02:01:35 | More by mctizzz

Beerdudenumberone

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-11-2013 22:31:10 | More by Beerdudenumberone

cheefdaddy1

Mississippi

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-11-2013 18:45:08 | More by cheefdaddy1

Fusion7777

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-11-2013 03:54:37 | More by Fusion7777

ToddHolder

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-11-2013 01:52:42 | More by ToddHolder

jdobe13

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-11-2013 00:57:00 | More by jdobe13

Artjsantos

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +15.1%

05-10-2013 17:35:45 | More by Artjsantos

bhurley

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +21.5%

05-10-2013 16:03:11 | More by bhurley

MRAnderson

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-10-2013 04:24:52 | More by MRAnderson

rkf1976

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +21.5%

05-10-2013 03:25:53 | More by rkf1976

WallE89

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-09-2013 23:24:54 | More by WallE89

HopBrain

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-08-2013 20:33:14 | More by HopBrain

Metalaero

New York

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-08-2013 01:53:05 | More by Metalaero

sommersb

Tennessee

4.24/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Tasted On: 05-06-2013
Freshness: 2012 Vintage
Packaging: 12 oz. bottle, pry-cap
Glassware: Snifter
Purchased: Received in a trade

Pours a black and opaque beer, with a small tan head that doesn't last long. Lacing on the glass is good.

Aromas have sweet milk chocolate, wood/oak, vanilla, dark ripened fruits and alcohol notes.

The taste is super rich with a big opening of malty sweetness, roasted grains and then vanilla and chocolates. Has quite an alcohol presence as well.

The mouthfeel is creamy on a thick body. It finishes in a very similar fashion to the taste -- malty, chocolate, woody, sweet and boozy.

Overall this is a very strong and delightful oak-aged stout; a real treat for sipping at the end of the day.

Big thanks to Cameron (TheBishopco) for bringing me this from my wants list!

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 04:45:33 | More by sommersb