AleSmith Barrel Aged Speedway Stout 2009

AleSmith Brewing – AleSmith Barrel Aged Speedway Stout Vintage 2009 – Enjoyed in 2011 – 750 ml. bottle poured into a goblet. 12% abv. 

Appearance:  Pours a thick dark brown with a creamy tan ring of froth.

Aroma: Wood, Honey Smacks, strong bourbon, medium roasted coffee. Weaving in and out of any of these glorious aromas is alcohol.

Taste: Coffee, booze soaked barrel, dark roasted malt, burnt roasted malt. Finishes heavy on the bourbon.

Mouthfeel: Astringent, low carbonation, and very thick.

Overall:  A world class Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout.  This is one of the more bourbon forward barrel aged beers I’ve had in a while, lots of wood and spirts to combat the huge malt and coffee profile.  I spent over an hour trying to put my finger on all that is going on with this beer.