AleSmith Wee Heavy - Barrel Aged - AleSmith Brewing Company

ChadQuest

Illinois

4.2/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had at the Alewatcher/Oreo Extravaganza.
Was rather hazy much like the other Alesmith BA beers tasted, the color was like the outside of an almond is the best way i can describe it, it was that shade of brown.
The aroma and flavors had elements of spices incorperated with nuts and toffee that were cut into by alcohol, take all those and let them meld and bottle it. The heat was my personal favorite aspect of this bottle as it was enough to be noticibly warming physically, something you felt in the back of your throat after a sip. not hot like a bourbon but warming, and enought to cut and meld all the flavors together, i personally really like that heat, especially when it is this smooth.
The mouthfeel was full bodied and allowed for the pour to be savored for a good amount of time, robustly compacted.
Really good beer, i like what the barrels did.

Serving type: bottle

07-01-2011 07:43:38 | More by ChadQuest

watermelonman

California

3.8/5  rDev -12%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

This poured to a deep and dark brown with minor head, leaving nearly no lace. The smell made up for that, simply intoxicating mix of malt, bourbon, and sugar.

When tasted this one came up a bit short, leaving me wanting the full flavor and body of the usual Wee Heavy. This is not a bad beer, mind you, but the standard Alesmith Wee Heavy does set a high bar. I have always appreciated a booze hot mouthfeel, but this one comes out light. Again, not a bad beer, but I am not sure it is an improvement upon the original. A barrel does not universally lead to better!

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 07:35:01 | More by watermelonman

Zbeetleman

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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Texasfan549

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

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baybassboy

California

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

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kjkinsey

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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miadw3

California

5/5  rDev +15.7%

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Yabev15

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

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CoolEthan

California

4/5  rDev -7.4%

05-04-2013 19:44:08 | More by CoolEthan

JMRSN

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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phishphorce

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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Tom-Peters

California

4/5  rDev -7.4%

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oline73

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev -1.6%

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sgoro

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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mendvicdog

Maryland

4.75/5  rDev +10%

04-24-2013 13:29:11 | More by mendvicdog

SocalKicks

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

04-24-2013 03:54:06 | More by SocalKicks

Gonzoillini

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +10%

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deapokid

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -19%

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dfillius

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -19%

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2beerdogs

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

04-19-2013 05:22:49 | More by 2beerdogs

gshak

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +4.2%

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warnerry

Michigan

4/5  rDev -7.4%

04-18-2013 02:07:52 | More by warnerry

DmouthCaliBrewz

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -7.4%

03-29-2013 07:10:51 | More by DmouthCaliBrewz

starrdogg

District of Columbia

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%

03-17-2013 18:26:13 | More by starrdogg

Dreadnaught33

District of Columbia

3.75/5  rDev -13.2%

03-16-2013 01:15:39 | More by Dreadnaught33