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Archive for August 28th, 2009
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+
Full Review
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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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