Fourteen Fourteen - Central Waters Brewing Company

sommersb

Tennessee

4.55/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Tasted On: 03-22-2012
Freshness: Released 01-2012
Packaging: 22 oz. bottle
Glassware: Snifter
Purchased: Received in a trade

A: Black and opaque, with a small tan head. Low retention and just a little bit of lacing.

S: Strong oak aromas, plus roasted malts, licorice, vanilla beans, dark bread (like rye), woodiness, and alcohol. Aromas are bold and pleasant.

T: Rich tastes, with a strong alcohol presence. Woody, with flavors of dark chocolate, vanilla, and dark breads. Bitterness is low. The spices come to the forefront as the beer warms to room temperature.

M: Smooth and luxurious feel, with a low amount of carbonation. Aftertastes are of roasted coffee bitterness and alcohol warmth.

O: A highly enjoyable and recommended beer. I wish I had more of these!

Thanks to Duff27 for this one!

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2012 04:35:19 | More by sommersb

Rogorama

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -5.6%

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Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +5.6%

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Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +5.6%

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KWMiles

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +5.6%

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Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +11.1%

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Illinois

5/5  rDev +11.1%

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Alabama

4.25/5  rDev -5.6%

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Illinois

4.5/5  rDev 0%

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Texas

4.25/5  rDev -5.6%

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Illinois

5/5  rDev +11.1%

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Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -5.6%

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Washington

4.5/5  rDev 0%

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oline73

Maryland

4.2/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

I had this side by side with Fifteen. Poured from the bomber into a goblet.

The beer pours a mahogany color with a layer of tan head. The smell of this one is a bit hot with some dark fruit and bourbon, but it's not as rich as the Fifteen. The taste is not overly sweet but it has nice notes of vanilla, bourbon, dark fruit, and perhaps some cherry. The finish is slightly bitter. I was surprised how hot this beer was considering the age. The body is just on the thin side with aggressive carbonation and a dry finish.

I enjoyed this one quite a bit but I liked the Fifteen more. The main difference is the smell.

Serving type: bottle

03-21-2013 04:02:14 | More by oline73

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New York

5/5  rDev +11.1%

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New York

4.5/5  rDev 0%

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New York

4.75/5  rDev +5.6%

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New York

4.25/5  rDev -5.6%

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popery

California

4.2/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Pours dark brown. Looks a bit murky but it could just be the color. Light beige head. Small bubbles. Dissipating head. Lots of brown sugar, roast and chocolate in the nose. Well blended bourbon character. Lots more good barrel character in the taste. Starts sweet but dries out well as the wood comes in. Solid roast and chocolate flavors. Smooth mouthfeel. Very good beer.

Serving type: bottle

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Maryland

4.5/5  rDev 0%

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Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +11.1%

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Maryland

4.25/5  rDev -5.6%

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Maryland

4.5/5  rDev 0%

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Maryland

4.25/5  rDev -5.6%

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California

4/5  rDev -11.1%

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