We headed up to La Vista to visit the new location of Nebraska’s newest brewery. Lucky Bucket Brewing Company has been Brewing since 2009. We were excited to visit the brewery as they also house Sòlas Distillery. Sòlas is currently the only Nebraska distiller with a product on the market (Joss Vodka).
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Episode 155 – The Oaked Episode
Posted By John on August 28th, 2009
We picked up Tommyknocker’s Oaked Butt Head Bock, partly because we had never seen a beer described as “oaked”. Tuned out an “oaked” beer is similar to its bourbon barrel cousin, which is not a bad thing at all.
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Beer of the Week:
Beer: Oaked Butt Head Bock
Brewery: Tommyknocker Brewing Co
Grade: B+
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Tommy Knocker Brewing Co. – Oaked Butt Head Bock
Posted By John on August 28th, 2009
Beer: Oaked Butt Head Bock
Brewery: Tommyknocker Brewery in Idaho Springs, CO
ABV%: 8.10%
Reviewed: 28-Aug-2009 on Episode 155
Appearance: Brown with an off white head.
Aroma: Woody and sweet.
Taste: The oak flavor comes through as well as the malty sweetness you would expect from a bock. There are also undertones of smoke and a little light caramel.
Mouthfeel: Medium body with medium carbonation and a little warmth from the alcohol.
Aftertaste: The woody oak like flavor and the sweetness linger for a while after a drink.
Overall: Well made beer that with a nice balance of the woody flavors and the sweetness from the beer.
Best enjoyed: in moderation as a desert to BBQ or with a cigar.
Grades from our Panel:
John: B+ Brian: B Ryan: A-
Anne: B Marissa: B+ Kelvin: B+
Overall: B+
Want a second opinion? Check out the beerme.com review.
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