Style: Stout (Barrel-aged, Flavored)

ABV: 13.9

85/100

Aroma:	11
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	17
Mouthfeel:	4

Pontoon Brewing Company Barrel-Aged Brownie Batter Member Brownie #2

What the brewers say

“Peanut butter, dark chocolate, cheesecake, honey, caramel, spirit.”

What our panel thought

“Rich peanut butter and brownie batter rule the aroma and flavor with hints of cashew, caramel. Vanilla adds richness. Barrel character is muted with just a hint of oak.”

What our editors thought

“Huge deep roast peanut notes with strong marshmallow undertones in the nose. Strong heavy-roasted peanut and cacao notes lend a drying note to the intensely sweet body, while the ethanol highlights some of the spicier barrel contributions. Rich, decadent, yet surprisingly balanced.”

Review printed in: The Science of Stout (October-November 2022) (View All Issues)

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