Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale - Alltech’s Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co.

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rAvg: 3.69
pDev: 18.43%
Reviews: 428
Hads: 592

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Brewed by:
Alltech’s Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. visit their website
Kentucky, United States

Style | ABV
English Strong Ale |  8.19% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (339), on-tap (75), growler (13), cask (1)

Notes:
Award winning Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale is a unique sipping beer with the distinctive nose of a well-crafted bourbon. Our Kentucky Ale is aged for up to 6 weeks in freshly decanted bourbon barrels from some of Kentucky’s finest distilleries. Subtle yet familiar flavors of vanilla and oak are imparted to this special ale as it rests in the charred barrels. Pleasantly smooth and robust, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale may also be served as an aperitif or after dinner drink.
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Reviews by adamjthompson00:
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adamjthompson00

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

03-03-2013 07:49:32 | More by adamjthompson00
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dnoahg

Massachusetts

3.21/5  rDev -13%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I find this brew to be exceedingly average. It is not much different than a lot of the sweet beers I've tried, but with only the hint of the Bourbon to differentiate it. There was no sparkle from the carbonation, or noticeable bitterness.

First, it pours a nice amber color, with a small head that rapidly disappeared (used a 16 oz. tulip glass). There was little to no lacing. You could detect the Bourbon smell, but it wasn't overpowering, and after a while it was barely noticeable.

The taste was sweet....something. I don't know what exactly. I didn't taste vanilla, maybe it was caramel, but it didn't strike me that way. It was drinkable. Not cloying, but not very exciting.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 03:24:50 | More by dnoahg
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bexley10

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

05-23-2013 22:44:47 | More by bexley10
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mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-23-2013 02:21:10 | More by mikeincharleston
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Rdc67

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +28.7%

05-22-2013 19:16:15 | More by Rdc67
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PlayitAgain

New York

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-20-2013 03:08:16 | More by PlayitAgain
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MistahBeah

Massachusetts

3.64/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Clear honey. Little carbonation. Small head. No lace. Not much else to speak of

Smell: Sweet bourbon. Some oaky vanilla. Molasses as it gets a bit warmer

Taste: Definitely bourbon. Tastes similar to an innis & gunn. Some oak. None of the sweeter aromas come out in flavor other than the bourbon but its nice

Mouthfeel: Very light. A little crisp but smooth. A little boozy sting as it warms but its still pretty well hidden. Not bad

Overall: A nice package overall. Really nice flavor but not terribly complex - not that it claims or needs to be. I would get it again

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 02:55:37 | More by MistahBeah
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Amerikon

California

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-19-2013 03:52:20 | More by Amerikon
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vette2006c5r

Wisconsin

4.13/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale pours a dark golden color, with very little head. There is a nice oaky aroma, with hints of scotch. The taste had a strong oak like barrel flavor, with strong hints of scotch like flavors. Very easy to drink, and good full flavor. Overall a found this a very enjoyable beer.

Serving type: on-tap

05-19-2013 03:30:54 | More by vette2006c5r
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Photekut

Azerbaijan

2.75/5  rDev -25.5%

05-18-2013 22:12:30 | More by Photekut
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greggy1972

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +22%

05-16-2013 23:16:39 | More by greggy1972
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schaffer9252

New York

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-16-2013 22:19:17 | More by schaffer9252
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civicm87

New York

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-14-2013 23:09:01 | More by civicm87
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jburd19

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

05-14-2013 23:08:26 | More by jburd19
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aaronblain22

Michigan

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-14-2013 22:50:12 | More by aaronblain22
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Durb777

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -32.2%

05-13-2013 19:45:41 | More by Durb777
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Satan70

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -18.7%

05-13-2013 13:51:30 | More by Satan70
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Porter

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-13-2013 00:30:34 | More by Porter
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Bill235

Ohio

3/5  rDev -18.7%

05-12-2013 22:39:01 | More by Bill235
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HarmonMW

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-11-2013 23:47:17 | More by HarmonMW
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ckk527

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-11-2013 02:48:42 | More by ckk527
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pacino77

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +22%

05-10-2013 19:03:05 | More by pacino77
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charlesjwinkler

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-09-2013 02:44:52 | More by charlesjwinkler
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megamass

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-08-2013 22:58:25 | More by megamass
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apasternak

Ohio

5/5  rDev +35.5%

05-08-2013 22:21:24 | More by apasternak
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Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale from Alltech’s Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co.
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