Mirror Mirror - Deschutes Brewery

phattysbox

New York

4.53/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Many thanks to kplynch for opening this badboy - once again his cellar stands supreme!

Note: this is the 2009 vintage. 35% aged in oak barrels and a double batch recipe from their mirror pond pale ale.

Poured into DFH snifter glass. Absolutely crystal clear with lively carbonation - great amber color that will sparkle when held to the light. Great 2 inch head that recedes to lacing that never goes away. Great looking beer

Smells of roasted caramel, ripe figs and a bready graininess. Hops are apparent in the nose with some alcohol wafts coming through giving a spicy character to the nose. The oak becomes more apparent the farther you go down the glass.

Taste is incredibly smooth, creamy with a full body. Sweet caramel and malts followed by figs, currants and dark brown sugar type of flavor. Some slight sherry qualities that are very nice. A very soft oakiness rounds out this complex brew.

As for drinkablity - this is one of the most smoothest barelywine I have ever had. Drinks like a 6% pale ale and the alcohol will definitely catch you - sip this brew all night long.

Highly recommended.

Serving type: bottle

12-17-2009 17:48:57 | More by phattysbox

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3/5  rDev -28.6%

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Kopfschuss

Oregon

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

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Skunkdrool

California

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

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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%

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williamjbauer

West Virginia

4/5  rDev -4.8%

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LambicKing

Virginia

4/5  rDev -4.8%

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Hanzo

Virginia

4/5  rDev -4.8%

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chugamugofsud

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

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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