Lompoc Bourbon Barrel Aged 8 Malty Nights

From Lompoc Brewing – Portland’s first Hannukah seasonal, 8 Malty Nights is a Chocolate Rye that features a roasted chocolate flavor and a sweet finish. It is dark brown in color and lightly hopped with English style hops (6.5% ABV).  Bourbon Barrel Aged 8 Malty Nights was brewed for Hannukah 2009 and aged in bourbon barrels for nine months.  It features a roasted chocolate flavor with hints of bourbon and oak (6.5% ABV).

Apologies for not posting this during Hannukah 2010, we didn’t get to review this beer until after the holiday passed. – Seasons Greetings, TFP

Lompoc Brewing – Lompoc Bourbon Barrel Aged 8 Malty Nights – 22 oz. bottle poured into a goblet. 6.5% abv.

Appearance: Pours a dark brown with no head.

Aroma: Whiskey, chocolate, malted milk.

Taste: Milk chocolate, whiskey,cocoa powder with a spicy hop finish.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied closer to watery than thick.

Overall: Fairly tasty with an amazing nose.