
First sip is... I think I need to take a second here to discuss the previous beers that I've said had a strong taste right off the bat. It was true, at the time, that I thought that those beers were strong, but they have nothing on this beer. It has the taste of a brown ale more than a bock, and it definitely drags quite a bit of the bourbon with it. I'm not sure that I like the effect - especially a sip of it. Maybe a swig...
Tip-in is bourbon-soaked, but it also has a bit of sweetness and tartness. The middle rumbles in with earth and a heavier tartness. Sticks and bourbon fill the mouth, and it's... not really my thing. The finish is a harsh smack of malt and bourbon in a way that slaps the gums with tartness that had not been tasted thus far.
Bottom Line: Might be the right thing for someone, but not for me.
1.0/5