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

tectactoe

Michigan

3.08/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3

Pours a mild amber color with a very slight amount of haze, slightly off white head fades quickly; very faint amounts of lacing are left along the walls of the glass. The aroma is big heavy bourbon - no faintness, no notes, hints, or nuances - straight up bourbon, through and through. Woody, oak aromas reside somewhat along the outer edges along with a touch of creamy and subtle vanilla. Much like the nose, the mouth senses heavy bourbon upon the first sip as well. If you were to tell me it was a malted-up ale and someone dropped in a shot of Evan Williams, I'd believe it. Very malt forward; lots of sweetness from the malt, toasted, slight caramel flavors, grainy. Hops aren't very noticeable, at least in flavor. A slight harsh, dry bitterness grabs the palate halfway through, but it's hard to detect any hop flavors at all. Slick body, thin, with adequate carbonation.

This is a bourbon beer, through and through. Literally tastes like someone dropped a shot of bourbon or whiskey into a malty ale. If bourbon is your thing, you'll love this. I guess it's okay if you're looking to drink bourbon. But if that's the case... just drink bourbon.

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2013 22:39:55 | More by tectactoe

avisong

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-25-2013 04:26:43 | More by avisong

cosmonick

Indiana

2.5/5  rDev -32.2%

05-25-2013 00:15:32 | More by cosmonick

Dirksen

California

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

05-24-2013 18:21:50 | More by Dirksen

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

bexley10

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

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

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

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

Rdc67

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +28.7%

05-22-2013 19:16:15 | More by Rdc67

PlayitAgain

New York

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

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

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

Amerikon

California

4/5  rDev +8.4%

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

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

Photekut

Azerbaijan

2.75/5  rDev -25.5%

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

greggy1972

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +22%

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

schaffer9252

New York

4/5  rDev +8.4%

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

civicm87

New York

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

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

jburd19

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

05-14-2013 23:08:26 | More by jburd19

aaronblain22

Michigan

4/5  rDev +8.4%

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

Durb777

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -32.2%

05-13-2013 19:45:41 | More by Durb777

Satan70

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -18.7%

05-13-2013 13:51:30 | More by Satan70

Porter

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-13-2013 00:30:34 | More by Porter

Bill235

Ohio

3/5  rDev -18.7%

05-12-2013 22:39:01 | More by Bill235

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

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

ckk527

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-11-2013 02:48:42 | More by ckk527

pacino77

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +22%

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