Oak Aged Domaine DuPage
Two Brothers Brewing Company

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From:
Two Brothers Brewing Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Bière de Garde
ABV:
5.9%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.74 | pDev: 12.3%
Reviews:
9
Ratings:
13
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 04, 2013
Added:
Sep 13, 2009
Wants:
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Gots:
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Rated: 3.25 by t0rin0 from California

Mar 04, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by leprakhan from California

Dec 07, 2011
 
Rated: 3.5 by barnzy78 from Illinois

Dec 04, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by thewimperoo from Illinois

Nov 21, 2011
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Reviewed by jrallen34 from Illinois

3.02/5  rDev -19.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5
I had this at the brewpub as a sample after the tour...I do not like the regular domaine the dupage, adding a little oak to it, not sure what this was supposed to do. This oak version basically tastes the same as the original, which is just really weird with a little more oak so maybe its a little better as you taste oak.
Aug 07, 2010
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Reviewed by m1ked from California

3.8/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Surprisingly there was some of this still around 2 days after the 2 brothers event at Blind Tiger, lucky me.

A- dark coppery brown barely able to peak through. Very little head, just a splotch of some micro bubbles bunched together in the middle with a thin ring around the glass.

S-light malty with a touch of sugary red wine. Pretty sweet.

T- starts off with the sweetness I anticipated, but never really peaks- luckily. There is a sustained maltiness with a touch of red wine-ness in there. I really enjoy the nutty notes in there , with the sweetness it gives me some brittle like flavors  

M- light- med bodied with a little viscosity. No carbonation goin on here.

D- tasty beer, a little on the sweet side. I would not have guessed it was oak aged. I like the nuttiness. Reminds me of a sweet nut brown ale.
Aug 03, 2010
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Reviewed by BeerFMAndy from Wisconsin

3.94/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz tap pour into an American tumbler pint glass at the Two Brothers Tap House in Warrenville, IL.

A - Served poured to the top of the pint, only a ring of off-white foam was left over. The beer was a clear bronzy brown color.

S - Light oak woodiness blends well with smooth amber malts and a light sweetness. A tiny bit of toastiness and very mild hops offsets the sweetness nicely.

T - Sweet malts appear very caramelized with a nice oak smoothness to the finish. No hops in the flavor at all. Hints of dark fruits blend well with the rest of what's going on in this beer.

M - The sweetness comes across as smooth and rich in this medium-bodied, moderately carbonated brew.

D - A bit cloying towards the end, it remains a good sipping beer but the lack of balance leans it far to the sweeter side of things.
Jul 17, 2010
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Reviewed by yeahnatenelson from Illinois

4.07/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Appearance -- Pours a rosy hue, with gold highlights with a slim frothy white head.

Smell -- Dark fruit sweetness, spicy hops, faint oak and vanilla.

Taste -- Plum and raisin sweetness, some breadiness, and spicy hops - as could be expected from DuPage. With the oak aging comes pronounced vanilla notes, cocoa powder, and lumber yard notes.

Mouthfeel -- Medium to light in body with an excess of prickly carbonation. The oak foundre aging added some dryness to the finish. Overall the feel was a step down from regular Domaine DuPage.

Drinkability -- Domaine DuPage is my favorite Two Brothers beer, so the oak aged version had a lot to live up to. Mouthfeel problems aside, the oak foundres did improve the beer by adding significant depth of flavor. If you find yourself in Warrenville, IL, drink this up!
Jul 10, 2010
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Reviewed by Rayek from Colorado

3.97/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On-tap at the Two Brothers Tap House. Served in a shaker pint glass.

A: The deep copper color has nice clarity and light carbonation. A soapy cream head rests on top. It starts small and quickly settles to a thin film. Leaves bits of lace.

S: Quite fruity and bittersweet. Raisins, currants and caramel dominate the nose. Oak adds a distinct woodsy note. A mild whiff of pepper and lemon keeps the sweetness in check.

T: Tastes heavily of dark fruits, plus a bit of sweetbread. A pepper bitterness comes along quickly to quell the sweetness with a moderate bite. Alcohol adds a touch of warmth. Finishes with a lingering dark fruit flavor.

M: The body is soft and smooth. Carbonation feels maybe a touch high.

D: This is a nice beer. It goes down easily, yet possesses a lot of complexities to ponder. The oak aging adds a nice extra dimension. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
May 14, 2010
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Reviewed by Vonerichs from Colorado

3.73/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours an amber hue, more on the reddish side.

The nose is all oak with hints of vanilla. There's a light fruit punch in the backround.

The oak dominates and overpowers the other flavors, but there is some hint of red apples and fruit punch. Good taste, but the oak overshadows the rest.

Mouthfeel is sweet and syrupy, slightly sticky on the toungue.

Good tasting beer, but the oak takes over and one is enough. I'd try it again, but nothing I'd ever consider sessioning.
Oct 07, 2009
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Reviewed by craw4d from Illinois

4.7/5  rDev +25.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
I have to say that I loved this beer. I first had it about a month + ago. It was served in a Domain DuPage tulip glass at the brewery. I've always liked regular Domain DuPage, but this is something special.

This beer has a muddy orange color with minimal head.

This beer was so smooth. The mouthfeel was perfect for my taste.

You get these nice tastes of vanilla mixed in with this nice french ale. I wish more people could experience this beer.

Fact of the matter is, I went to the brewery about a month ago and couldn't stop thinking about this beer. I went back recently and brought a friend - and kept wishing for more. I asked and they were on their last keg.

I currently have a growler in my fridge waiting for consumption.
Oct 02, 2009
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Reviewed by quinnsi from Illinois

3.51/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
Had this on tap a Two Bros. Served in Tulip Glass.

A: Light brown with a hint of amber. Nice head that stayed through till the last sip

S: Tons of Oak and vanilla. No mistaking this is an oaked beer.

T: Oak, Oak, and more Oak. Some toasted malt husk flavors, along with yeasty bread hints on the mid palate. Oak fills your mouth during the long finish.

M: Mild carbonation, with a slightly heavier feel than the standard Domaine Dupage.

D: This is a beer to be drank with food, preferably big flavors such as beef or lamb. By itself the oak is just a little too strong for me.

Overall, I think this is a good first effort, although I think the beer is a bit out of balance. The foudres used to age the beer are brand new oak, and it shows. The beer explodes with oak, which in the end outshines the brew itself.
Sep 15, 2009
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Reviewed by GbVDave from Illinois

4.1/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Served in a Domaine DuPage tulip at Two Brothers tap house 9/13/09.

A: Served a chill hazed caramel brown. A tight, one-finger, eggshell colored head didn't leave much of anything in the lace department, but retention was excellent.

S: Mildly toasty caramel, light oakiness, vanilla bean, and a background of fresh berries.

T: Light oaken char, caramel, white grape, and vanilla, with hints of sweet cherry and fresh raspberry.

M: Prickly, dry, and lively. Manages to be both dry and mildly sweet and sticky.

D: Excellent and refreshing. Perhaps a tad young? Maybe more time in the barrel would be a good thing? Who knows, but I really liked this right now. After thoroughly enjoying the subtleties of Moaten, I went into this not expecting big barrel characteristics or wild ale tendencies. I wasn't disappointed!
Sep 14, 2009
Oak Aged Domaine DuPage from Two Brothers Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 13 ratings