John Henry 3 Lick Spiker Ale - Cold Spring Brewing Co.

B33R501

Pennsylvania

3.68/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Good little beer aged on bourbon oak chips? Could benefit from the full barrel aged treatment I suppose. Good, not great, had just the one single, included in another reasonably priced 4 Pak. Pretty similar in quality to Weyerbacher Heresy.

Black, good head, carbonation. Mild aromas of oak, bourbon, little smoke. Taste follows, very nice dry, tart finish that lingers awhile.

Very decent, I would have no problem at all with an entire 4 Pak.

Serving type: bottle

07-15-2012 15:32:50 | More by B33R501

InfernoBoss

California

3.25/5  rDev -11.9%

05-22-2013 22:01:01 | More by InfernoBoss

nick_asian

Nevada

4/5  rDev +8.4%

05-19-2013 07:15:01 | More by nick_asian

ColdWaffles

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

05-15-2013 16:30:03 | More by ColdWaffles

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-14-2013 21:14:02 | More by InspectorBob

BMart

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18.7%

05-13-2013 17:04:39 | More by BMart

BucannonXC5

California

4.21/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Type: 12-oz. bottle
Glass: Firestone restaurant pint glass
From: Cherokee Market Beer & Wine in Normal Heights (San Diego), Calif.
Price: $9.99 for a 4-pack
Purchased: May 11, 2013
Consumed:May 11, 2013
Misc.: N/A

Poured an almost pitch black color with two fingers of pillowy tan head. Not as much lacing as I’d thought there would be, average with sporadic spots. Very nice retention of tan foam all the way down.

Smelled chocolate, toffee, caramel, oak, chocolate milk, faint coffee and bourbon. Very malty.

Tasted similar to the nose, just so smooth. Got toffee, caramel, tobacco, oak, chocolate, bourbon, chocolate milk, vanilla and faint coffee beans. Touch of bitterness, but smooth.

Medium-to-full body. Slick texture. Average carbonation. Long, warming, smooth finish with just a tad bit of bitterness.

A very good beer and I think a great price at $2.50 a bottle. Would love to try it again.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 06:50:50 | More by BucannonXC5

ppoitras

Massachusetts

3.6/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

750ml bottle purchased as a single from somewhere localish.

Poured into an imperial pint glass, formed a 1/2" light brown head over the cloudy brown brew. Head recedes gradually, with lasting lace. Aroma is sweet and oaky.

Taste starts chocolatey sweet with a touch of fusel upfront, creamy in the middle, with a lightly boozy close and a lingering aftertaste, . Mouthfeel is pretty smooth, and drinkability is alright. Doesn't quite all come together as well as I would hope, but not too bad.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 01:39:36 | More by ppoitras

jabo134

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

05-06-2013 01:56:08 | More by jabo134

CaptainNomihodai

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

04-27-2013 05:09:58 | More by CaptainNomihodai

aaronblain22

Michigan

4/5  rDev +8.4%

04-27-2013 00:43:44 | More by aaronblain22

jdkitchi

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

04-27-2013 00:35:03 | More by jdkitchi

kguard

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

04-25-2013 04:04:33 | More by kguard

bulldog91

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

04-21-2013 04:01:05 | More by bulldog91

browniewithnuts

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +8.4%

04-18-2013 20:22:26 | More by browniewithnuts

jniagar1

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +8.4%

04-14-2013 00:36:58 | More by jniagar1

schoon

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev +15.2%

04-08-2013 00:10:26 | More by schoon

oneeyedhoolie

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

04-01-2013 20:38:50 | More by oneeyedhoolie

TheSevenDuffs

Ontario (Canada)

3/5  rDev -18.7%

04-01-2013 12:11:15 | More by TheSevenDuffs

t2thebro

Iowa

5/5  rDev +35.5%

03-28-2013 23:09:33 | More by t2thebro

Cameron89

Iowa

4.95/5  rDev +34.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Great beer from start to finish. Fully body beer especially for being a 9.1% alc/vol. easy drink ability an great to have with steaks or other food parings depending on your food preference. love the idea of aging on bourbon oak chips. Plus it being Minnesota brew scores more points in my book. Love all three varieties that Cold Spring Brewing offers!

Serving type: bottle

03-28-2013 03:14:05 | More by Cameron89

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +8.4%

03-24-2013 00:02:13 | More by rolltide8425

jefftuck47

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +8.4%

03-23-2013 04:22:57 | More by jefftuck47

benjamincarter

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

03-21-2013 22:14:17 | More by benjamincarter

BrandonDZ

Indiana

3/5  rDev -18.7%

03-17-2013 21:53:48 | More by BrandonDZ