Burton Baton - Dogfish Head Brewery

capybara

California

4.18/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I poured about half the bottle into a pint glass. i would prefer to use a snifer, but Im too lazy to do the dishes. Pours darker tan with no haziness. Carbonation is fair, and bubbles are dense and tight to suggest a fairly nice body. Smells of hops and grapefruit come first followed by a woody oaky smell. Taste is fairly similar. Crisp hoppy flavor hits first, then follows with sweet honey and grapefruit. Finishes off with oak and some residual hop flavor. Enjoyed this beer alot. Had a very dogfish head style taste that remindes me of 90 minute ipa. Could have a little smoother finish, also fell it was a little too sweet for my taste. But not the less another great dogfish head ale.

Serving type: bottle

02-06-2012 23:48:10 | More by capybara

Big_V

Maryland

3.59/5  rDev -15.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Not sure if I got a bad bottle or what. Purchased from Total Wine Corridor who usually is up on freshness. Not much carbonation, very little if any head. Golden brown in color. Woody, toffee aroma. Way too boozy for me, which is the first thing I noticed. Hard to go down for me but got a little better. Hardly taste anything behind the alcohol. Maybe not my DIPA but, based on all the good reviews I will try it again.

Ok, so it WAS a bad bottle. I knew something had to be wrong with that first one. Bought another single on 4/29. Not too much difference in smell and appearance, but the taste is totally different now. Not boozy like the first one. A good beer, but I won't seek it out.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2013 13:43:49 | More by Big_V

FISHTHEINFAMOUS

New Jersey

4.1/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured From a 12 oz. Bottled on 03-30-09.

A: Ruby Color, very hazy, about a one finger head leaves sum lacing behind

S: Very Malty, doesnt hide the alcohol at all, very fragrant, sum maple notes are there, caramel, also sum hints of fruit maybe cherries.

T: The Oak is strong on the tongue, slighty bitter, sort of boozey, the taste of rum comes to mind.

M: absoulety love it kinda strong, lingers for a while after consumption.

D: Very Boozy feel But if you like Palo Santo Then this is right up there with it the whole earthy feel to it, very good beer this is why i love Dogfish Head Beers.

Serving type: bottle

10-19-2009 19:19:59 | More by FISHTHEINFAMOUS

brewsky24

Washington

3.85/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A: has a very attractive amber appearance. only about a quarter inch of head.

S: A strong malty odor followed by a very nice fruity aroma.

T: tastes like a mix between the 90 minute and the Rasin de Etre. the vanilla flavor is the first thing that pops out and stays with you the whole sip. theres a strong malty flavor and a little bitterness in the back round.

M: A little extra syrupy with a light carbonation. its still pretty smooth though.

D: I would love to drink one of these every now and then but its not something i would want to drink all night.

Serving type: bottle

01-30-2010 05:56:19 | More by brewsky24

martyyy1

Michigan

4.7/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

WOW-
This is probably one of the best I've ever had. An agressive pour gave me a thick fluffy head which slowly faded to a thin layer with nice lacing but the aromas that literally exploded out of the glass had my mouth watering. The hops hit me first, but not too hard. Almost citrusy but not quite- the bitterness of the hops quickly faded into an absolutletly wonderful malty, oakey, slightly sweet place where angels sing. Mouthfeel is wonderfully rich, coating your mouth with this fantastic flavor. As you swalloiw the rich finish makes you sigh and remember that nice hoppy introduction that just lingers nicely.

Serving type: bottle

02-03-2010 21:33:34 | More by martyyy1

jslern

New York

4.22/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Dark amber color. Moderate Head, not a lot of noticeable carbonation.

S: light hoppy aroma, I sense a bit of pine a hint of citrus (lemon/orange), very inviting.

T: !!! I really like it. Not as much alcohol as I was expecting. Hint of vanilla and rum.

M: smooth, feel the alcohol towards the back of the mouth, but its expected.

D: Have to take my time drinking this one. sit down, relax and enjoy.

Serving type: bottle

03-27-2010 23:49:47 | More by jslern

LosRobots

New York

4.65/5  rDev +9.7%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

A - This beer has a very impressive look to it. It is a bright coppery orange, almost red beer. The head isn't huge but it is impressive for a beer with 10% alcohol. It is relatively low but it is a creamy head and it lasted the whole time I was drinking it.

S - The smell of this beer is fairly subtle, especially compared with the other extreme characteristics of this beer (such as 10% abv and extreme amounts of oak). However if you give it a good smelling on the way to a sip, you will smell booze and not much else.

T - When it comes to taste, this beer shines. Terrific hop and malt flavors but then the oak adds a tremendous amount of vanilla notes and also mellows the high alcohol content. This beer is extremely drinkable and enjoyable.

M - This beer has great mouthfeel to it. It is full bodied but is also quite easy to drink.

D - This beer is extremely drinkable. I find it quite easy to drink a 4-pack of Burton Baton no problem, but at 10% abv this kind of drinking catches up to you later on and the certainly in the morning.

Burton Baton is a terrific beer! I suggest trying some if you haven't already. This is my favorite dogfish head beer that I have tried.

Serving type: bottle

12-31-2010 22:44:34 | More by LosRobots

HoganRJ

New York

4.55/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Upon pouring it looks like a rich amber color with about a finger of a cream head.

The smell is a bouquet of citrus, oak, and hops.

The initial taste is Oak with a touch of citrus finishing in a nice malty vanilla. not as hoppy as many dipa.

The mouthfeel is a very pleasing smooth with good carbonation from beginning to end.

It is very drinkable. But be careful cause it will catch up to you quick.

Another great treat coming out of DFH!

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2011 02:43:17 | More by HoganRJ

mteevin

Florida

4.7/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12 oz bottle to nonic
bottle dated 11/22/10

A: Bright, amber appearance. Clear as day and a beautiful creamy head.

S: Smell is woody, earthy. Oak jumps out at you here. Solid hop backbone is prominent, but a caramel sweetness makes itself readily apparent. The aroma has my mouth watering.

T: Simply put, wow. This is one hell of an East Coast IPA! A wonderful oak and leather flavor to the hop profile that takes this beer to another level. There's something here you just don't get out of an everyday IPA. A remarkable balanced beer: the piney, herbal hops are equaled by a pleasant caramel and syrup malt backbone. Another taste explosion by the minds at DFH.

M: A fairly full bodied brew for an IPA. The malt profile helps the beer coat the tongue and go down well. Alcohol is present but not cloying. A nice liveliness remains on the tongue long after a sip.

D: A remarkably drinkable 10% beer. The flavors all complement each other well and nothing outshadows any other flavor. A great IPA that I wish I'd tried sooner.

Serving type: bottle

01-25-2011 23:26:48 | More by mteevin

marksweiner

California

4.1/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

passed this beer by several times and finally decided to spring for it ($15.95 a four-pack - kinda steep).
Solid all around, I will not get into all the technical tasting notes (plenty of that herein). The one comment I have is regarding value: I do not believe the drinking experience of this beer measures up to the price. I am familiar with DFH's line and I thoroughly enjoy most of them and am willing to fork out the typical $10 a four-pack at my local mart. But for $16 I was expecting more. I will stick to their 90-minute - solid and always good.

Serving type: bottle

03-07-2011 02:07:04 | More by marksweiner

BarronWolfgang

Pennsylvania

4.38/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A – Orange with a small head

S – Great smell. Very earthy

T – Very hoppy and strong. Can really taste the strong alcohol content, but its not to overpowering.

M - Full bodied.

O – A very good IPA, but its borderline a barley wine due to its strong alcohol content. Very flavorful. If you are a fan of very stung IPA's, but not really a fan of barlywine's, then this is a good choice.

Serving type: bottle

07-29-2011 00:49:37 | More by BarronWolfgang

jboles074

4.13/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Im not a fan of oak aged beer and this one is no different. If i put my own disliling of oak aged beer aside i would say tuis beer is very good. It pours perfect. Looks perfect. Smells perfect. And for someone who likes oak aged beer it tastes perfect.
Just another win for dogfish in my book.

Serving type: bottle

08-17-2012 04:19:28 | More by jboles074

AlesaandLandon

4.68/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I was a little hesitant to try this beer, although Dogfish Head has never disappointed. Beautiful in color, a mouth-watering smell, and punch to the taste buds, Burton Baton at 10% is extremely flavorful, especially when you get a taste of the oak at the back end. I would definitely put it up there with the 60 Minute.

Serving type: bottle

10-21-2012 19:16:19 | More by AlesaandLandon

djspe

Massachusetts

4.23/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

At first sip, it tastes overly sweet but some of that is the citrus hitting your palate. After a few minutes, you begin to taste the subtle bitterness, savory notes of hops and an effervescent -- almost hefeweizen -- spring wheat. Very refreshing, light and tasty. Best enjoyed in a snifter, at the end of a long-day.

Serving type: on-tap

02-12-2013 03:15:36 | More by djspe

oi_scout_jessie

California

3.49/5  rDev -17.7%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: This poured a slightly red, almost orange, color. It had a 1 finger thick, off-white head, which disappeared quickly. The lacing was very thin, but it stuck around.

Smell: I could only smell a slight hoppyness, but definitely not as much as I expected it to be; At least not when I compare it to other Double IPA’s. I also sensed a heavy alcohol smell. Which is not a big surprise, this beer does have a 10% ABV.

Taste: This had a dark and thick taste to it. I definitely tasted the oak in it. That’s probably what gives it such a heavy taste. Just like the smell, it had a slight bitterness from the hops, but nothing too crazy. This also had a boozey taste to it, due to the high alcohol content.

Mouthfeel: This was definitely a full-bodied brew. It left a nice fizzy sensation on my tongue.

Overall: Where can I start with this beer? Well, it was definitely not what I expected. When I saw that this was an Imperial IPA, I was expecting a higher hop smell/taste to it. But I can only assume that the oak affected this. (just an assumption) But I have to be honest, the more I drank it, the more I enjoyed it. After I got over the fact that it wasn’t as hoppy as expected, I actually really enjoyed this. Another plus to this beer was that it left a good aftertaste in my mouth. It left me wanting more.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 05:34:53 | More by oi_scout_jessie

Br0

Florida

4.63/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: The Beer Poured A Dark amber, Definitely imbued by their time in the casks. The head Was a nice, Creamy two finger head which over tiime diminished to a 1 finger. Near half-way down the pint, there was nearly no head, but a ton of lacing from where the beer HAD been (look! wild beer tracks! LETS GET 'IM!" ) but in all seriousness, this is a beer that delivers.

N: The nose... I detected possibly some citrus... some berries.... Possibly some coriander... and definitely that omnipresent smell of ethanol, however, not overpoweringly so. - To me, This beers nose does not prepare you for what lies ahead.

T: from my notes: " HOLY FUCK!" That was all that was in my ledger relating to this beer from then on, so I will continue in my own home, with a fresh glass to gain from. Ah. Holy fuck indeed. That is one goddamn tasty beer. It may trump 90min as my current fave. the flavor is mellowed out by the casks, must have been. there is a slight SLIGHT residual burn, akin to taking a shot of whiskey. nothing even CLOSE to put-offish though.

Mouthfeel & Drinkability: The brew itself feels fine, can be chewed in the mouth to maximize exposure, slightly sticky, but not crazy thick. Its a pretty standard dogfish head 90, with some serious tweaks.
Drinkability: Honestly, I could drink this forever, along with a few others to mix it up with. this has found a place in my heart for sure.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2008 04:03:20 | More by Br0

wolfio62

Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Deep Copper with a Thick Egg-Shelled foam

S: Grapefruit with a hint of Malts

T: Grapefruit and an Oaky vanilla that turns Piny on the finish

M: Very creamy

D: Even though this is not my favorite style, I will continue to stock at the house when available.

Serving type: bottle

02-06-2010 20:47:17 | More by wolfio62

michaelgulden

Massachusetts

4.47/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

A: Cloudy amber-orange with yellow on the edges. Thin head, but THICK lacing.
S: Sweet biscuit and orange citrus.
T: Delicious citrus. More orange and lemon, but no pine - my kind of IPA. The oak gives this a nice rounded sweetness.
M: Very chewy, very thick. Neither the hop nor carbonation is overpowering. The beer has a wonderfully smooth finish. Great contrast to the 90/120 minute IPAs. Not a hop-bomb.
D: I can't believe this is 10%. Barely a hint of alcohol. I hesitate to call this a session IPA, but it sure drinks like one. Wow.

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2010 22:40:17 | More by michaelgulden

BigV

California

4.15/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

(A) pours a reddish, copper body with white head.

(S) wood and earth with a sweet apricot lingering, sweet and earthy

(T) very good, apricot and peach with a wood backbone

(M) medium/heavy. exactly what I expected from dog fish

(D) Very drinkable. I had this after I had a Mirror Mirror and I was still able to get great taste out of this and I savored it a bit.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2010 18:24:20 | More by BigV

nismo80

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +17.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I'm only going to review beers I absolutely LOVE.

This is my absolute favorite. There are others listed in my profile I thoroughly enjoy, but this is it.

90 min is awesome.
add some English Ale and age in bourbon barrels = bliss.
I await each spring for this release. I travel to DE to enjoy it at the source.

I personally love bourbon and will try any beer aged in its barrels.

Well done Sam Calagione

Serving type: on-tap

10-14-2010 01:28:18 | More by nismo80

Riv3r

Indiana

4.33/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This is a very complex IPA.
Typical of DFH brews, it provides a unique approach to a classic beer.
The head is minimal but lacy, crisp and surprisingly light on the palate, complex and woody flavors, and a slight coffee hint in the bitter aftertaste.

Serving type: bottle

11-04-2010 02:23:22 | More by Riv3r

bigboytim28

Maryland

4.47/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

First beer review on this website. So, Im gonna caution this with saying, IM A TOTAL HOPHEAD. 12 oz bottle poured into regular pint glass. AROMA hits you right out of the glass. Exceptional double that creeps up on you. A must try for all hop heads and overall a good beer for anyone.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2011 03:22:25 | More by bigboytim28

jdround

Ontario (Canada)

4.48/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours a golden copper, nice lacing and head.

S: Floral with taste of citrus and pine.

T: This is a very well balanced DIPA. Great
flavour of hop, malt, citrus, pine, with a soft and bitter aftertaste.

M: Medium carbonation cutting it nicely. Light boozy warmth to finish.
Overall an absolutely fantastic DFH brew! More please!

Serving type: bottle

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2012 01:30:33 | More by jdround

rsenters29

Michigan

5/5  rDev +17.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Well this when opend had a really great fragrant aroma of the hops used to brew this master piece of a beer,the apperance of the beer has like a dark golden or coppery look to it,so after I pored the bottle into my traditional wide mouth glass and smelled it again I could really get the essance of why this beer to me is in a world class leauge for me,I picked up a toasty kinda rich carmely kind of tones from my second smell,taste is sinsational the carbonation is balanced very well,it feels real smooth on the palate,you truly can note that the beer from it being oak aged definetly has the taste of oak but not over powering,also I can tell when Dogfish Head Brewing says they use whenever possible organic and all natural barley hops and spices they do right here in Burton Buton,moutfeel is nice and smooth in around and on the way down no complaints,overall this beer does hold up to (WORLD CLASS) Standards!!!

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2013 05:08:54 | More by rsenters29

IAmJacksHopTongue

Michigan

4.23/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured from 12oz bottle into a nonic Imperial Pint. Stored and poured at 45 degrees.

A- Cloudy brown caramel color; rather dark for a DIPA. More head and carbonation than I expected for a wood-aged DIPA.

S- Light hops scent, not much citrus at all. Very sweet with some pine and floral. Slight caramel and biscuit scent (from the oak?).

T- Really nice and mellow. The bitterness is balanced well by sweetness and the wood hints. Maybe a bit sweeter than I would prefer.

M- Smooth and mellow with proper body for a DIPA. Makes you want to smack it around a bit to enjoy the mouthfeel and to see what else comes out at the end of the taste.

0- Very mellow and drinkable, for 10% abv. I'll definitely keep one of these in the beer fridge; not cheap, but can be picked up as a single and worth doing so.

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2013 03:14:56 | More by IAmJacksHopTongue