Red Brick The Lost Years - Red Brick Brewing Company

brewskifan55

Mississippi

3.85/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Poured into a tulip glass

A: An opaque, ice tea brown with hints of copper. A half finger off-white head that dissipates pretty quickly, leaving bubbles in its wake. Decent lacing.

S: A wonderful bourbon/vanilla concoction that begs to be sipped.

T: Smooth, bourbon-y. Light chocolate malts. Toffee, vanilla. Sweet.

M: Medium with smooth carbonation.

O: On par with their 17th Anniversary ale. Bourbon is more muted, which is nice. Highly drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2013 17:28:59 | More by brewskifan55

thegerm87

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%

05-13-2013 09:59:22 | More by thegerm87

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -19.8%

05-10-2013 22:24:16 | More by mikeburd1128

iL0VEbeer

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +13.6%

05-07-2013 22:03:08 | More by iL0VEbeer

bcm75

Illinois

3/5  rDev -19.8%

05-07-2013 00:28:42 | More by bcm75

dvmin98

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

05-05-2013 20:43:33 | More by dvmin98

chinchill

South Carolina

4.24/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Growler from The Beer Growler in Atlanta, served in a St. Bernardus snifter. "an American Strong Ale brewed with spices and aged in Jim Beam bourbon oak barrels" that are being used for the 2nd time, imparting a more subtle bourbon character, according to Red Brick..

Pours very dark reddish-brown, clear with a moderate size tan head. The head reduces to a partial coat and ring too soon, but then hangs on, leaving attractive lacing on the glass.
Disclaimer: I don't like bourbon and think a number of beers have been harmed by over-exposure to bourbon barrels. Nonetheless, this ale has a fantastic aroma that seems at first to consistent almost entirely of sweet bourbon. There's also a solid malt component, a note of orange peel, some spices, and a trace of oak: these all mesh completely with the bourbon effects. The taste is also exceptional: high complexity; very flavorful yet not challenging; and superb bitter/sweet balance.

O: Art, science and luck all came together in this beer from a brewery known for making good but not great beers. With a marvelous aroma; great flavor, and high complexity, The Lost Years is highly recommended. Red Brick: please make more!

Serving type: growler

05-01-2013 23:07:53 | More by chinchill

tr9871

Mississippi

4.25/5  rDev +13.6%

04-26-2013 00:48:35 | More by tr9871

speedvagen

Ohio

3/5  rDev -19.8%

04-20-2013 02:20:52 | More by speedvagen

Rhettroactive

Virginia

4/5  rDev +7%

04-19-2013 20:08:28 | More by Rhettroactive

drewone

California

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%

04-17-2013 05:30:48 | More by drewone

GRG1313

California

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

04-06-2013 04:34:11 | More by GRG1313

josephwa

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%

04-04-2013 21:49:41 | More by josephwa

NikD

Maryland

4.75/5  rDev +27%

03-31-2013 22:07:26 | More by NikD

smonice

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -13.1%

03-22-2013 18:58:40 | More by smonice

CelticAleMan

California

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

03-19-2013 07:51:10 | More by CelticAleMan

bepps

Michigan

3/5  rDev -19.8%

03-16-2013 18:30:44 | More by bepps

Toadhopper

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +0.3%

03-16-2013 12:11:46 | More by Toadhopper

DangerDawg

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -6.4%

03-14-2013 01:05:16 | More by DangerDawg

ObiWanKushnobi

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +7%

03-12-2013 03:16:51 | More by ObiWanKushnobi

grahamboudreaux

Tennessee

4/5  rDev +7%

03-08-2013 02:14:02 | More by grahamboudreaux

DoubleSimcoe

New York

2.5/5  rDev -33.2%

03-04-2013 05:22:53 | More by DoubleSimcoe

cvm4

Mississippi

3.69/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

A - Pours a tea brown, pretty opaque with a light tan one finger head.

S - Light bourbon, vanilla, toffee and slight oak.

T - I'm getting more oak up front, some citrus, caramel and bourbon on the finish.

M - High carbonation with a light medium body.

O - Bourbon isn't overpowering in the beer, which lets other subtleties come forth. Not a hot beer and an easy drinker for the abv.

Serving type: bottle

02-24-2013 16:35:32 | More by cvm4

sendbeer

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +13.6%

02-21-2013 14:18:49 | More by sendbeer

jriggins6

Georgia

4/5  rDev +7%

02-20-2013 12:47:23 | More by jriggins6