Year of New Beer: Special Release Bourbon Barrel Ale, St. Louis Brewery/Schlafly Taproom (MO)

Written By: Dion on 11/29/2012

On the nose: caramel, vanilla, oak, and oddly, grapes. Specifically grape jelly. That's a first. The tongue is greeted by the sweet caramel, some hop bitterness sneaking in, and a mild bourbon heat. Nicely balanced. I think this is better than the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale by Alltech.