Amber Ale Aged in Whiskey Barrels
Right Brain Brewery
Traverse City, Michigan, USA
22 oz bottle / 1pt 6oz
6.5% abv
$11.00 a bottle
This ale is aged in Whisky barrels from the Grand Traverse
Distillery. I have had a few of their
beverages; Rye, Straight Rye and Bourbon Whiskey. I’ll have to get the Bourbon Whiskey out and
have a few sips during this review.
I purchased a variety four pack of 22 oz bottles for 45 buck
at the brewery. That is a bit pricy but
they are just starting to bottle their beers.
Appearance: rich amber body with a very little fizzy head
and no lacing. Refilled the glass with
an aggressive pour and got a light beige ¼ inch head.
Aroma: a very faint malty bready nose, I am waiting for the
whiskey or oak … half way thru the bottle and still waiting for the whiskey or
oak.
Flavors: this is nice; lightly toasted grains, toasted sweet
bread, touch of sweet whisky, soft herbal/grassy hop note, I’m thinking of a
light pecan note – interesting because I am waiting for a strong oaky note, the
light oak is more on the finish and aftertaste.
Mouthfeel: very light fizzy carbonation, smooth, light
toasted notes on the taste and aftertaste.
To the Point: on my first sip I said, ‘this is nice’ and I’ll
have to stay with that; this ale does not have that wow factor but it is very
nice and enjoyable to drink. I bought
two bottles of this ale and I am glad I did.
Just poured the Grand Traverse Whiskey and it smells like
Whiskey – sweet corn Whiskey. I wish the
ale picked up some of the Whiskey aroma.
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