Beer Brief #29 - Rye on Rye

 

Brewery - Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City, Missouri

Beer - Rye on Rye (2012 vintage, Bottle No. 9831)

Style - 33% ryewine blended with 67% ryewine aged in rye whiskey barrels

ABV - 11%

IBUs - 47

Color - Reddish brown with a tan head

Aroma - Caramel rolls, earthy spice, whiskey, hint of pear?

Flavor - Toffee, brown sugar, touch of coffee roast, rye bread, balancing bitterness

Verdict - Ryewine and tasty whiskey barrels make for a very tasty combination that will kick your butt if you're not careful!

Beer Brief #28 - Horny Devil

 

Brewery - AleSmith Brewing Company, San Diego, California

Beer - Horny Devil

Style - Belgian Strong Ale brewed with coriander

ABV - 11%

Color - Hazy orange with an off-white head

Aroma - Lemon, apricot, cotton candy, pear, white pepper

Flavor - Cotton candy, bubble gum, clementine citrus, honey, slightly tart apple, touch of alcohol, peppery spice

Verdict - The aroma on this brew is as good if not better than the flavor, and the flavor is quite tasty! Lots of fruit combining with some sugary goodness is balanced by some spice and a dry finish. If you like Belgian strong ales, be sure to hit this one.

Beer Brief #27 - Ovila Quad

 

Brewery - Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Chico, California

Beer - Ovila Quad

Style - Quadrupel

ABV - 10.4%

Color - Dark brown, nearly black, hints of ruby when held to light, and a tan head

Aroma - Toffee, raisins, molasses

Flavor - Brown sugar, figs, light coffee roast, prunes, enough bitterness to balance the sweetness

Verdict - Delicious like crazy! Beautiful full aromas and flavors combine with a superbly luxurious mouthfeel. This an awesome quad! I want to buy a few more bottles...