Burton Baton - Dogfish Head Brewery

pershan

Maryland

4.8/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Had this on-tap at Frisco Grille in Columbia, MD.

The beer poured a deep, clear amber, with a thin almond head into a chalice. A big hop aroma - piney, citrusy, heavenly! An astonishingly clean and crisp hop flavor, with alcoholic esters and malt in the background, finishing off with a very smooth hop bitterness - a really fantastic I2PA. Nice thick mouthfeel, with heavy lacing all the way down the glass. All in all a great beer. It has everything you want in a big-time IPA: crisp hop aroma, smooth hop flavor and bitterness, alcohol and malt presence, and did I mention hops, hops, and more hops?

Serving type: on-tap

09-17-2009 13:29:51 | More by pershan

CharlatanSin

Connecticut

4.8/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

As anyone who knows me knows, I have a somewhat unhealthy obsession with DFH's 90 Minute IPA. I was very pleased to finally find this on tap and dove right in.

A: The beer is a dark amber color. Extremely murky, the way I like my strong IPAs. It's got a big, pillowy off-white head that leaves big lacing. Pretty close to perfect.

S: I can definitely smell the 90 Minute IPA hiding down there. It's got that big citrus hop profile; grapefruity, almost pineappley. The hops share the stage with a lot of caramel and a light but wonderful oak smell.

T: Absolutely wonderful. It's clearly a DIPA at heart, but there's so much more. The hops are powerful, with their grapefruit and tropical citrus punch. There's a fair amount of pine. The pine melds deliciously with the barreled oak, creating a terrific earthy bitterness. There's a strong caramel counterbalance which results in an extremely well-balanced beer.

M: Dry and a little thick. Carbonation is medium. The booze is well-hidden. A little alcohol kick might make this one even better, actually.

D/Overall: Killer. Absolutely a world class beer as far as I'm concerned. Truly outstanding by nearly every metric. Amazing to look at, to smell, and to taste. I'll be seeking it out fanatically from now on.

Serving type: on-tap

02-28-2010 19:58:16 | More by CharlatanSin

oneaday

Michigan

4.8/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

One of my current favorites, and I am NOT a core Dogfish Head fan.

Head is tan, tight and thick. Lasts about 1/3 of the experience.

The scent is citrus, toward lemon. You can't miss the smell of moss and dark wet dirt, yah go dirt!

This beer just gets better as it disappears. As the temperature comes up a little, the taste of bourbon comes on and the hops get oily and find the back of my mouth. The balance of this beer is exceptional, and the alchohol is only noticeable at the start. It's sweet, smooth, piney, and just barely bitter enough for a strong DIPA. Kinda hard to find so hock your girlfriend's engagement ring and buy extra!

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2010 19:39:31 | More by oneaday

msnow34

South Carolina

4.8/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a dark cherrywood into an oversized wineglass. Tastes a good pine and grapefruit mix of hops. Has a hint of carmel but is not a malty mess like i experience with typical double ipas. Finish is smooth and has a slight aftertaste i cannot identify. Very drinkable considering the high abv. It sneaks up on you but by the time i finish the glass i can feel it on my face. I very glad i tried this even at the price of $7 for a 10 oz glass. Best double ipa I have had.

Serving type: on-tap

01-04-2011 02:51:30 | More by msnow34

tigernipples

New Jersey

4.8/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

12oz, date on bottle 10/14/10

A: pours a nice 2 finger head sticking around for 10% abv. the color is darker than most IPAs, a nice autumn leaf looking shade. the lacing is really impressive sticking to the sides of the snifter. really nice looking beer.

S:smell spects of vanilla, guess from being aged in oak. nice bready malts i'm picking up. not picking up hops really. picking up some masked underneath citrus but the oak seems to be in the forefront.

T: this is really nice. slight hops up front , leading to some malts , tailing off into a lingering vanilla taste. a very interesting IPA. I don't think i've ever had an IPA like this with hop characteristics but with a the malt oaky vanilla aspect to it as well. the alcohol seems hidden till the end with a little burn but the alcohol is inviting and i'm struck with the feeling this is a world class beer.

M: thicker than most, it has a chewy mouthfeel that lets know its there.

D: drinkable but at 10% this one will get you. this maybe my favorite IPA i've had to this point. i could have another 12oz after this but it does seem like a thicker beer than most IPAs. i'm really loving the vanilla notes. IPA people this is a must try. to say im enjoying this would be a understatement

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2011 03:37:21 | More by tigernipples

DivaTron

4.8/5  rDev +13.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This is my first try... but I'm fairly certain this is the best IPA I've ever had.

A- Rich, dark honey, but crystal clear. A playful foamy head with big light bubbles. Dynamic lacing. The carbonation floating from the bottom of the glass is plentiful and huge. It's a subverted snow globe.

S- Savory and sharp. A bit smokey, and a hint of aged cheese. Overall nothing overwhelming. Hoppy and fresh.

T- Subtler than expected. Very full bodied with a palate that is unusually balanced for an IPA... especially for one so strong. Very present but not all that sharp. Really... really... delicious. The oak is there, so is a rich mineral flavor. It leases you with a bit of malty sweetness on the center of the tongue, with dandelion bitters flanking it on either side. Awesome.

M- Full. Satisfying. Excellent carbonation. Surprisingly drinkable given how strong the brew is. I can have my beer and drink it too.

This is what an IPA should be. It's heavily hopped, and sufficiently bitter, but doesn't allow the hops to be the singular focus of the recipe... allowing it to develop and become a multidimensional brew. It seems (to me) that a lot of today's IPAs participate in a hops-arms-race... focused on maxing out their IBUs and blowing you away with piney citrusy hops. Other dogfish head ales are no exception. And that's all great sometimes. But for this beer the brewers were able to take a step back, find all the crucial, fundamental elements of what makes those two-dimensional IPAs so appealing, and add plenty of depth and complexity. You'll love it.

Serving type: bottle

07-23-2012 03:31:56 | More by DivaTron

kingcrowing

Vermont

4.78/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is my favorite Imperial IPA. First off the aroma just punches you in the face with all the hops! It's very intense. The first few sips are quite intense, but it just got better as it warmed up.

It's fairly strong, which gives you a really warm feeling. Strongly recommended!

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2009 21:45:54 | More by kingcrowing

chaz410

North Carolina

4.78/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Bought a bottle of this at Brawleys Beverage.
It pours a ruby red body with a thin white head.
Aroma is full of spicey floral hops. The sweet hop smells dance over a faint essence of oak and caramel malt.
Taste is phenomenal! I love the smooth sweet caramel malt laced with oaky character and full of hop distinctions. Hop character is spicey, sharp and crisp. Some pineapple, cantalope and spicey flowers.
Body is thick and smooth.
Amazing all around beer, one of my favorites!

Serving type: bottle

11-04-2009 20:29:17 | More by chaz410

MchugN

Minnesota

4.78/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Picked this up by chance on a recent beer run to Wisconsin (DFH is not distributed in MN) and I am glad I did!

Poured into Snifter, has a beautiful hazy orange color with a small off white head. Small head is understandable due to the high ABV. Very nice lacing with a wonderful floral citric aroma.

Taste is very balanced, has a tiny bit of a shallow mouthfeel but very tasty. Definitely a very good IPA, I wish I would've picked up more than a 4 pack.

Serving type: bottle

10-15-2010 21:56:03 | More by MchugN

edfish

Ohio

4.78/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a perfect pint glass. Cloudy ruby color.Thick lacing from the 1" head.
Smell- Light pine light citrus with a touch of malt, can't smell the 10% alchol. If a beer can smell smooth and rich I think this does.
Taste ... is similar to the 90 minute ipa but with a bit more rich malty flavor, almost a sweetness ...almost a bitterness, but very smooth!! An exceptional complex flavor! This is one of the best IPA's I tasted!Did I mention the thick lacing?
Mouthfeel is warm and hoppy very full! Swish it around and it's rich and hoppy and warm, quite tastY!!
Drinkable, very drinkable! This is the way you want to finish an evening!

Serving type: bottle

03-13-2011 22:47:57 | More by edfish

Hollybee

Washington

4.78/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

A- a thick head lingers, leaving a thick white ring when it finally dissipates, and a healthy amount of lacing. Warm amber yellow.
S- hoppy, floral
T- floral and bitter all over the tongue but not overly so. Sweet next, slightly resiny, rose
M- crisp, mostly clean with a touch of resin left behind

Serving type: on-tap

06-23-2011 16:29:22 | More by Hollybee

stckhndlr

Virginia

4.78/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

A- Made a strong pour into a English Pint glass. Got a good 3 finger head on it. Foamy. Something like an orange amber color. A bit hazy. A ton of bubbles flying up the side of the glass. Some nice lacing.

S- Huge hoppy aroma. A citrus aroma that has a sourness to it. Kind of like a grapefruit. Sprinkle some sugar on it and you are set. Just kidding. Amazing smell.

T- Wow. I really don't know where to start with this one. There's not a super huge bite from the hops. Incredibly smooth. You really get that oak flavor coming through. It gives it a smokey kind of flavor. Super complex.

M- this one has a syrupy feel to it that makes it super smooth on the palate. Makes this one a dangerous beer since it is 10%. You have to force yourself to take it slow.

O- This has to be one of the best I have had so far. Absolutely amazing beer. Easy drinking, great complexity of flavor. Fantastic.

Serving type: bottle

11-29-2011 05:02:31 | More by stckhndlr

GreenWBush

Oregon

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Bottled 12/29/05…which means this might be the freshest beer we’ve ever gotten in Muncie.

Burton Baton evacuates its bottle an orangey copper with exceptional clarity. No bottle conditioning? Odd for a DFH beer, especially one that ‘ages with the best of ‘em’.

The nose reminds me of a softer-edged 90 minute. The oak coaxes a smoother, vanilla edge to the aromas. Gooey candy is also forefront: gumballs and cotton candy. Pillowy malt consistency – well synergized malt hop interplay. Buttery.

Perusing some reviews, I noticed that people faulted this beer for its lack of harsh hop-forward bitterness. I think this is the beer’s finest asset: balance. Hops are here and forefront, but not with bitterness but instead flavor.

The first sip of this beer floods the mouthfeel with strong flavors reminiscent of cherries…always a great hop flavor to bask in, and one I find in top-shelf I2pa’s. Red wine subtleties. Intense harshness of bitterness muted and rounded, presumably by the extended oak-aging. Some of the classically DFH nutrisweet flavors. Straight from heaven hop-burps. Oddly, seems to have more in common taste-wise with 60 minute than 90 minute.

Immaculate mouthfeel, and wickedly drinkable.

All in all, this beer rides the fine line between balls-out hop flavor and mellow, age-wizened restrained. It’s really the best of both worlds…and one that could totally be an introductory beer for those hop-fearing souls.

Serving type: bottle

01-25-2006 17:02:33 | More by GreenWBush

Phatz

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I only had a chance to get a small sample of Burton Baton to make notes off of. I am not sure when or if I am going to get to try this again so I am going to put my notes record in a review. My friend who regularly visits DFH said they already quit selling this year batch having put it back to the cellar as vintage. So until next year, if someone can get there in time, this will have to do.

I know this is a mix of Oak aged Old Ale and the ever so sweet 90 min IPA. I got out of this beer a remarkably sweet and smooth caramel and toasted malty characteristic. A bit of oak and cinnamon sugar as well. This is definitely a sweet-tooth's heaven. For a DIPA it is a very malty brew, and super smooth.

Hope this is helpful.
Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2006 04:38:26 | More by Phatz

MuenchenerKindl

Germany

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle to a pint glass. The liquid is a clear light brown, nice carbonation. The head is one finger, but a gentle pour, it's white and leaves a small bit of lace.

The smell is great, wow so nice. Oaked ale malty and a bit of hops.

The taste follows a great blend of oaked ales. Smoky oak, bourbon, vanilla notes, Just great.

The mouthfeel is good, very good, This beer is nice to drink but i sip it to make it last.

The drinkability is great, I big 10% ABV beer that I would drink all night long. Prosit und Zum Wohl. MK

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2006 05:01:57 | More by MuenchenerKindl

slvrmon82

Delaware

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Pours a deep dark amber color with 1 finger head that retains for most of the beer. Smell is earthy wood then hops and sweet malts at the end. The taste is extremely complex with wood and hints of vanilla then the hops then the wood again. The mouthfeel is crisp and creamy much like an IPA. At 10% they pack a much meaner punch then the close 90 minute IPA. You can tell a difference in the effect but the effect is great. Again and again Dogfish Head does it again. Can't wait for that Chocolate beer soon.

Serving type: bottle

02-22-2008 16:58:04 | More by slvrmon82

soupyman10

District of Columbia

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Holy crap this is good. I am consistently blown away by DFH's many DIPAs. Always interesting, unique, and amazing. Here, beer pours a copper-amber color with a finger of head that leaves just a bit of lacing. Looks good, though nothing too inspired. Nose, however, is crazy. Tons of oak, toffee malt, light saltiness. Caramel comes through with dried fruit, and then a strong hit of spicy hops. Smells amazing. Flavor is similarly outstanding. Oak again, then strong toffee malt. Citrus. Strong drying, slightly salty hops that stay with you in an extended aftertaste. Not a trace of the 10% ABV. Oakiness sticks with you as well. A mix of dried fruit - grapes and prunes. Medium, creamy body with perfect carbonation. Overall, an outstanding beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2008 16:18:54 | More by soupyman10

japcmiller

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Appearance: A gentle bubbly pour with a minimal head with thin lacying of bubbles on top that adhere to the sides of the glass. Has a medium dark Carmel color. Perfect Clarity.

Smell: Mildly hoppy, mildly malt, with strong over tones of oak. You can really smell the aging of the beer.

Taste: The taste progresses from hoppy bitterness to malty sweetness like DFH 90 but finishes with a smokey oak flavor.

Mouthfeel: When poured cold the carbonation is perfect in the mouth, slightly effervescent on the tongue, the texture emphasis the oaky flavor that forms the foundation of this beer.

Drinkability: For being a 10% beer it goes down smooth and easy and is very drinkable. Each sip leaves you thirsty for more.

Serving type: bottle

09-04-2009 01:33:19 | More by japcmiller

Blitzstyle

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a sniffer glass. Really rich amber color, a good 2 inchs of head that quickly disapears into a really thin blanket. Thick laceing all around.

Smells very piney very thick smelling, some citrus underlay. A spice scent and a earthy undertone from the wood. Some brown sugar sweetness is also detected. Such a thick heavy scent wow very nice!

A smoother version of the 90 minute, with less sweet malts and nice mellowing earthy oak undertones. Can really get a brown sugar taste once the beer warms up. More piney than citrusy hop profile. Has a slight boozy finish but the beer remains so smooth.

Medium heavy body, taste lingers a sweet hoppyness. Incredible drinkability could drink a four pack if it wasn't so damn expensive. Hands down my favorite DfH beer!

Serving type: bottle

12-27-2009 21:46:29 | More by Blitzstyle

Beejay

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A: Deep amber with reddish hues.. A lovely thick head on top, which is just a little off white.

S: Big grapefruit, smell, and a bit of grass as well. Also slight carmel and malt with a little bit of biscuit as well.

T: Sweet off the bat, with a lovely citrus taste. This is just lovely.. Very well balanced with nice sweet malt notes and carmel. And just a little bit of sweet oak, and perhaps a little fruit. This is quite complex, and I really enjoy it.

M: Smooth and creamy with just the right amount of carbonation..

D: DFH, I have seriously had enough of your hoppy beers. I keep telling people that I am not really into IPA's.. then you come along and make a bunch of them that I just can't get enough of.

This is an amazing brew, deep, crisp, balanced, and sweet. I could do this all day if not for the 10% abv. Good job.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2010 02:43:23 | More by Beejay

CHickman

New York

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Had on tap at Hop Devil Grill in NYC a few weeks back. Pours hazy amber/orange/red with a creamy/foamy beige head; smells of floral hops, sweet malt, citrus, fruits, caramel and alcohol. Smells very hoppy up front, very impressive, potent and enjoyable. Very good lacing.

Tastes as good as it smells with floral and piney hops, sweet malt that brings out the alcohol burn, then caramel, orange peel, cinnamon, rum, vanilla, bread, light spices and light smoked wood chips. The hops start the brew off, but the malt and oak barrel flavor trail take over for a nice dry finish. The flavor is a really nice mix and blends two styles quite well. Smooth and creamy mouthfeel, with little to no carbonation. An overall feel like an IPA and barleywine mixed together, but it's very balanced with subtle waves of multiple tastes, and it goes down easy, especially considering the 10% ABV.

A great beer that is a very delicious hybrid. Another great beer from Dogfish Head, which I was looking forward to trying; I love the 90 Minute IPA and this met my expectations as a great beer. Another great beer experience crafted by Dogfish Head...go try this beer and enjoy it as well!

Serving type: on-tap

03-07-2010 21:09:21 | More by CHickman

surprenant1138

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Pours into a snifter a hazy dark amber with 2/4 in creamy white head and good retention of lacing. Aroma is of hops, citrus, spices, grassy, cherries, oaky, and slightly boozy. Mouthfeel is of good carbonation and medium bodied. Taste is pretty much all of the aroma. This is an excellent, refreshing brew and in my top 5 for DFH.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2011 23:58:58 | More by surprenant1138

Crossmd

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured 40 degrees Fahrenheit into a tulip glass.

Pours a hazy-light blood orange. Tan head floats on top, turning into a well lacing cap already. Mouth is watering watching it come out the bottle. Doesn't get much better than this.

Smells of a pungent grapefruit, wood plank, and creme. Very well projected.

Tastes of a richly layered and opulent citrus hop that rushes into a round finish of spice and wood. The tertiary flavors of the oak here really come out in the finish, capping off the whole experience beautifully. Mouthfeel is a fleshed out round washing of the palate, with just the right amount of structural carbonation. Fantastic.

Excellent balance, an incredible amount of complexity and a finish that makes me happy to be alive. No exaggeration. This is one hell of a beer that stands for me as maybe the crown jewel of an already excellent company. I think I've found the IPA that I've been searching for. Ladies and Gents, I can die happy.

98.

Serving type: bottle

11-10-2011 23:58:18 | More by Crossmd

circus_cat

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Beautiful looking beer. Rocky off-white head atop an orange to amber body. I did a pretty aggressive pour into my DFH signature glass and got about three fingers' worth of head. It has a bit of chill haze at the moment but I imagine it might turn clear as it warms. It's left some nice hazing as the head has gone down.

S: Malts and citrus up front. I always get mango with really good IPAs. This is no exception. Some apple juice. I get a wet straw smell also. Some vanilla and oak.

T: Really good. Oak and vanilla up front. White grapes, citrus, bitter hops through the middle, nice malty finish. No lingering bitterness. I'm very impressed.

M: What a smooth beer! Full bodied. Excellent. I also don't get a lot of booziness in the mouth for a 10% beer.

Serving type: bottle

07-25-2012 01:29:56 | More by circus_cat

ryan0585

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +12%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

This beer is comparable to the 120 minute IPA in terms of taste and complexity. In my opinion, this is their best year-round brew. Sits between the 90 minute and 120 minute, and for the value is fantastic. Potent, sweet, and hoppy, this may be the perfect balance, especially for those who think the 90 minute is too hoppy, and the 120 minute too sweet.

Serving type: on-tap

04-25-2013 00:48:02 | More by ryan0585