So, there’s this brewery in Kentucky. And they make Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale.
Yes. They make ale, and then age it in “newly decanted” (or “seasoned”) bourbon barrels. (The quotes are from their Website; they’re also my indication that I have no idea what they mean.)
The result is a rather headless beer which packs a wallop in the glass. It’s strong, and bold in flavor. Most barrel-aged beers are using end-of-life barrels; this comes across as if they drafted a young crop.
The flavor? Well, it’s ale with a large whack of vanilla and coconut. Which is, oddly, the kind of flavor profile that would make me put down a mixed drink. But here, it’s actually quite good. And warming–which, unfortunately, was something to take into account in Kentucky this time around.
I’m actually not sorry I don’t have this more than once a year. OK, maybe twice would be nice. I’m just sorry that I can’t share this with friends in the Pacific Northwest very easily.
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