Fremont Brewing Bourbon Barrel Aged Abominable

“Medium oak, dark-roasted malt, sweet alcohol in the aroma. Sweet caramel notes. Medium-sweet initial impression, lightened by alcohol warmth, light hop bitterness. Intricate cherry, bourbon, vanilla flavors.”

**Aroma:** “Rich malt—caramel, coffee, and cocoa, lots of cherry esters, some coconut. Very friendly but subdued nose overall with a touch of alcohol.” **Flavor:** “Flan with cherries! Vanilla, toffee, and pie cherries. Cacao nibs and caramel. Malt is well blended with some nice caramel and toasted notes. Molasses and caramel combine with vanilla and subtle fruit character to make for a complex flavor, balanced between malt and barrel with fruit to support.” **Overall:** “Rich and complex. Lighter in body than the appearance suggests. A great sipping beer that comes off as much lighter than it actually is. Nice example of the style. Complex malt flavors work well with the barrel character to form a very balanced, smooth, and surprisingly drinkable barleywine. Find this one immediately.”

**Aroma:** “Thick mocha shake—creamy coffee-chocolate combo with a nice spicy alcohol nose. Moderate roast and plum, touch of cherry. Perhaps a touch of cinnamon.” **Flavor:** “Moderate dark chocolate with a lighter body than expected. High coffee notes with an earthy, peppery note. Light vanilla note toward the end of the sip. High carbonation doesn’t create a bite but perhaps masks a slight alcohol note. Slightly smoky and touch of cinnamon, notes of nutmeg, smooth warming alcohol with a bit of spice. Good oak woodiness without going too tannic. Finishes medium-dry with a touch of heat and carb bite.” **Overall:** “This imperial stout has a big earthy/woodsy barrel character. It’s lighter than expected with a coffee/chocolate-forward note. Alcohol warming but not hot. Nice mocha flavor, big and smooth. A well made coffee beer. Everything comes together nicely.”