Shaggin' In The Wood - Tyranena Brewing Company

boomer31

Minnesota

4.1/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Glad to be trying another Tyranena BGW brew. Most I've had have been very good.

A - Pours a rich brown, transparent with a white lacing and no stick on the glass. Why are these twist off caps??

S - A good amount of smoke in the nose then a hint of wood

T - Nice maltiness and caramel followed by some sweetness in the back. As it warms the bourbon somes thru just a touch mostly in vanilla. The smoke form the nose creeps in as well when this warms which adds another layer of complexity.

M - Sweet and rather full bodied, not what I was expecting. Sweetness clings just a touch

D - The bourbon is not overwhelming, which I don't like, but it is very well balanced. The smokiness in the nose keeps you wanting more.

Overall another good beer from Tyranena. Not spectacular but balanced enough to make me save one for a few months down the line. When I took the our I was stacks of barrels aging...hoping I'd be able to get some. Glad I did.

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2011 00:34:29 | More by boomer31

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 13:06:33 | More by Photekut

GeePee

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-18-2013 02:37:11 | More by GeePee

egrace84

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-14-2013 00:53:21 | More by egrace84

jaasen64

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-13-2013 11:44:03 | More by jaasen64

pk18

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-13-2013 01:46:42 | More by pk18

inlimbo77

Delaware

3.46/5  rDev -14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12oz, no date information
Riedel tulip

A: Slightly hazed dark amber color. Layer of light off white head. Forms a collar. Seems to be carbonated.

S: Burnt sugar. Caramel. Toffee. Slight butterscotch maybe? Not getting straight up bourbon and vanilla. Slight infection? I don't know what is a little off here.

T: You get that butterscotch first and foremost. Really takes away from the scotch ale character. Drain poured half the bottle. Dry finish with Werthers Original close.

M: Full bodied. Big mouthfeel.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 15:23:06 | More by inlimbo77

Rand_ale_Thor

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-09-2013 17:15:56 | More by Rand_ale_Thor

atone315

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-07-2013 01:36:39 | More by atone315

thebigredone

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-05-2013 18:46:15 | More by thebigredone

Tucquan

Pennsylvania

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

Had this on 2013-05-05 in Munster, IN at Three Floyd's

A - pretty clear copper-brown with 1-finger tan head and very good lace.

S - Scottish malt. Not too peaty. Mild roasted bitterness. Light bourbon. Balanced. Inviting.

T - Delicious. Rich. Chocolate. Vanilla. Earthy spice. Light bourbon.

M - thick body. Light carb. Milkshake thick.

O - Lip smackin' good. First beer from this brewery. Impressive.

Serving type: on-tap

05-05-2013 18:09:03 | More by Tucquan

fredmugs

Indiana

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-05-2013 12:53:45 | More by fredmugs

jjheinrichs

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-05-2013 02:08:09 | More by jjheinrichs

DWUnit311

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-03-2013 21:59:43 | More by DWUnit311

DaveAnderson

Minnesota

3.25/5  rDev -19.4%

05-01-2013 05:57:51 | More by DaveAnderson

coz

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

04-30-2013 23:53:20 | More by coz

mjc3151

Illinois

4.69/5  rDev +16.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

A - dark brown, cloudy

S - smells of sweet roasted malts

T - first i get a sweetness from the malts, then i get the bourbon flavor. the bourbon is not too overpowering, yet is powerful enough to overtake the initial sweet flavors

M - medium body, medium carbonation

O - If you like bourbon-barrel-aged beers, you will LOVE this beer. The Scotch Ale style is the perfect style to age in bourbon barrels. The bourbon flavors mesh very well with the sweet roasted malts of the scotch ale style. Everyone should try this beer. I am looking forward to trying more of Tyranena's Brewers Gone Wild series.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 04:24:42 | More by mjc3151

jplopez21

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

04-28-2013 22:19:55 | More by jplopez21

Benish

Wisconsin

4.33/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured a deep copper brown - almost like ice tea. No head and lacings present. The smell is definitely the most interesting part of this beer. It had a tea component to it, some form of black brewed tea or another one of those herbal tea's. I also get some burnt wood, likely from the barrels and I also get some toffee.

The taste had a sharp tang to it, just as if you ate a 5 year old extra sharp cheddar cheese (but different flavor). The flavor profile is so strong and unique that I can hardly describe it. It my first try at a Wee Heavy. This is plenty of malt and a somewhat burnt oaky taste. I do get bourbon at the aftertaste. It definitely is bitter yet mildly sweet. There is a big punch to it when you take a sip.

Great beer, I cannot compare it to other Wee Heavy beers, but I did enjoy it!

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 22:16:47 | More by Benish

neckbracesub

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

04-28-2013 13:10:31 | More by neckbracesub

beersvh23

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

04-27-2013 15:36:09 | More by beersvh23

Bitterbill

Wyoming

4.05/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle thanks to Ri0. Thanks Jared!

A- Beautiful red colour, small and fast disappearing head of foam, considering that...pretty good lacing.

S- Nice complex smell of Bourbon, caramel malt, and vanilla. It smells balanced.

T- Good Bourbon notes, not nearly as sweet as I thought it would be. Lots of vanilla and toffee. Nice tasty Scotch Ale, a style I find I'm generally really tough on.

M- Lowish level of carbonation + medium body= no complaints.

O- I dig this Scotch Ale. A nice use of Bourbon barrels for the style, me thinks.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 22:28:20 | More by Bitterbill

eschmitt777

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

04-25-2013 01:29:59 | More by eschmitt777

mendvicdog

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

04-24-2013 13:32:05 | More by mendvicdog

BigJim5021

Indiana

4/5  rDev -0.7%

04-24-2013 05:16:24 | More by BigJim5021