Shaggin' In The Wood - Tyranena Brewing Company

cokes

Wisconsin

3.83/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Tarnished bronze with a low-slung tan head that fades away quickly, leaving some lace.
It carries an aroma of toasted grain, toffee, and light barrelled notes of vanilla, buttered coffee, black cherry, and charred oak. The nose feels a bit washed-out, given what it is.
The malt hits the mouth with caramel, grain, and earthen smokiness. The barrel brings cherry, buttered toast, toasted coconut, vanilla, and oak. And the barrel traits are much more focused here than in the nose. It's not a bourbon bomb necessarily, but the spirit traits do override the Scotch Ale traits as much as ups the overall flavor. It rides out with lingering oak and an upswell of coffee. I like how it finishes as much as anything.
Medium full in the mouth, with steady, slighly high amount of CO2.
Overall, this struck me as a beefed-up version of their (Barrel-Aged) Rocky's Revenge. It's drinkable, considering, but it doesn't wow. Regardless, it's solid enough, and a bit more agile than most Bourbon Barrel offerings.

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2011 08:37:12 | More by cokes

bigbluebeerguy

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-15-2013 03:09:38 | More by bigbluebeerguy

scotv

New York

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

06-15-2013 01:44:27 | More by scotv

stereosforgeeks

Virginia

4/5  rDev -1%

06-13-2013 01:47:33 | More by stereosforgeeks

jzeilinger

Pennsylvania

3.64/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Vintage 2012 bottle.

A - Pours a dark, ruby brown color with a one fingered head and dies down to a thick toffee colored lacing ring.

S - Light aroma: toasted toffee, caramel, bourbon, and some vanilla. I really have to dig into my snifter to get anything in the nose.

T - Toasted toffee, light vanilla, and bourbon.

M - Medium body and lots of initial carbonation which creates an airy sensation on the tongue, slightly sticky.

O - Decent. Next time I'd rather try a fresh bottle, perhaps it mellowed too much over the past year?

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2013 01:19:47 | More by jzeilinger

stortore

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1%

06-08-2013 05:34:39 | More by stortore

elec

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-07-2013 02:29:51 | More by elec

steevbr

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

06-06-2013 21:18:24 | More by steevbr

Gotti311

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-03-2013 13:02:02 | More by Gotti311

Punkrckr281

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

06-03-2013 03:10:13 | More by Punkrckr281

ajzy

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

06-01-2013 14:48:32 | More by ajzy

Thirstygoat

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

05-27-2013 02:40:35 | More by Thirstygoat

rlee1390

Indiana

4.08/5  rDev +1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A-Clear amber, one finger head off white head that tries to leave some lacing.

S-Nice bourbon, vanilla notes, some peat, dirt, caramel and molasses.

T-Rather malty, caramel, vanilla, moderate bourbon, good balance, grass, dirt and caramel.

M-Medium bodied, nicely carbonated.

O-A nice barrel aged scotch ale. Not as good as Backwoods Bastard but good none the less.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2013 14:47:52 | More by rlee1390

Jeremy_H

Illinois

5/5  rDev +23.8%

05-24-2013 01:50:24 | More by Jeremy_H

smitty5245

California

4/5  rDev -1%

05-22-2013 22:31:55 | More by smitty5245

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -1%

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

GeePee

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

05-18-2013 02:37:11 | More by GeePee

egrace84

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1%

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

jaasen64

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1%

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

pk18

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

05-13-2013 01:46:42 | More by pk18

inlimbo77

Delaware

3.46/5  rDev -14.4%
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 +11.4%

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

atone315

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

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

thebigredone

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

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

Tucquan

Pennsylvania

4.23/5  rDev +4.7%
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