MadTree Brewing Co. Joon
What the brewers say
“Aged in Watershed Bourbon Barrel Gin barrels with juniper berries and ginger, this refreshingly tart beer takes a break from the traditional bourbon barrel beers, lifting it to another level.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Gin barrel comes out up front with some spicy almost peppery ginger and juniper behind it. Very herbal with a pine and tea-like character. Some bready crust and wildflower honey.”
Flavor: “There’s an almost lemon-lime soda character to this beer. The gin barrel, gives an herbal—especially ginger — flavor that comes through strong. The base beer is a bit overwhelmed, but there are pleasing citrus notes, and it finishes very dry and slightly boozy.”
Overall: “The barrel and spices are used very well. It’s complex herbal without being medicinal and still being very drinkable. The heavy spice flavor additions push past any notion of base beer style, but the spicing is deftly handled for such a light-bodied beer, and it’s still refreshing and interesting.”
