Mirror Mirror - Deschutes Brewery

Jason

Massachusetts

4.33/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22 oz brown bomber with a vintage date of 2005 and a blurb about French oak wine barrels on the label.

A- Thick off white froth not unlike one that would be on a fresh brewed cappuccino. The superb head hangs above a slightly hazed reddish amber colored brew ... great retention the head shows as well.

S- Suggestions of figs, light caramel, granny smith apples, vinous tartness, clean oak and toasted Portuguese sweet bread.

T&M- Impeccably smooth and creamy within the full body. Mild fig like sweetness rolls into a bigger layer of toasted and caramel malt ... this all folds into a warming alcohol and more toasted grain. Sweet all around but the hops and oak character keep this beer in harmony.

D- Oh Baby! Sip this one, I could certainly sip this one all night long. This is one of the "New American" craft beers, not a tread but more of what American taste is about. It paired great with some baked Brie cheese stuffed with raspberries.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2006 21:38:17 | More by Jason

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3/5  rDev -28.6%

05-18-2013 22:04:20 | More by Photekut

Kopfschuss

Oregon

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-17-2013 07:13:29 | More by Kopfschuss

Skunkdrool

California

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-10-2013 19:12:24 | More by Skunkdrool

gratefulbeerhead

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

04-30-2013 02:03:53 | More by gratefulbeerhead

BigJK

California

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

04-29-2013 06:18:00 | More by BigJK

fox227

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

04-23-2013 03:48:14 | More by fox227

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

04-21-2013 01:19:17 | More by mikeincharleston

Kelp

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

04-15-2013 06:06:07 | More by Kelp

orangesol

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -4.8%

04-11-2013 03:17:44 | More by orangesol

riored4v

Colorado

4.53/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

2009 release enjoyed on 4/9/13

Poured in to a tulip with a crystal clear, ruby colored body. 1/4 finger, khaki colored head.

Aroma was of dark fruits, cherries, caramel, molasses and subtle amounts of chocolate. Some light raisin and mild earthyness. Light vanilla/barrel notes.

Taste was excellent. Still some light alcohol warmth and heat with a mellow bitterness. Good amounts of dark fruits, prunes and raisin. Malty and biscuity with good amounts of caramel. Some light vanilla and oak notes. Slightly floral in the finish. Mildly sweet.

Medium/heavy mouthfeel, medium carb and a sticky finish that turned dry.

Overall this was great. Bottle says to enjoy after 4/20/10, so I'm almost 2 years past that point and the flavors really melded together.

Serving type: bottle

04-10-2013 00:37:20 | More by riored4v

artoolemomo

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

04-01-2013 03:16:07 | More by artoolemomo

andrew84

Vermont

4/5  rDev -4.8%

03-26-2013 02:27:02 | More by andrew84

Sparky44

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.8%

03-23-2013 20:29:12 | More by Sparky44

JRod1969

New York

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

03-11-2013 02:38:28 | More by JRod1969

CoryR

Oregon

4/5  rDev -4.8%

03-07-2013 03:35:44 | More by CoryR

Pattelbert

Virginia

4/5  rDev -4.8%

03-05-2013 18:06:11 | More by Pattelbert

williamjbauer

West Virginia

4/5  rDev -4.8%

02-26-2013 23:43:27 | More by williamjbauer

LambicKing

Virginia

4/5  rDev -4.8%

02-24-2013 01:02:55 | More by LambicKing

Hanzo

Virginia

4/5  rDev -4.8%

02-23-2013 21:28:03 | More by Hanzo

chugamugofsud

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

02-20-2013 19:24:15 | More by chugamugofsud

kawilliams81

Illinois

3.98/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

2009 vintage. Poured from 22 oz bottle into a glass.

A- pours dark copper with a half finger off-white head. Minimal lacing on the glass.

S- caramel, light dark fruits

T- sweet caramel, toffee, oak, faint bourbon

M- medium body and carbonation. Smooth and slightly syrupy.

O- milder BA Barleywine. Has nice sweet malts and dark fruit notes.

Serving type: bottle

02-19-2013 04:42:56 | More by kawilliams81

jvillefan

California

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

01-30-2013 18:49:13 | More by jvillefan

DmanGTR

New York

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

01-29-2013 03:09:06 | More by DmanGTR

oline73

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

01-28-2013 14:17:45 | More by oline73