The Angel’s Share - Bourbon Barrel Aged
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Brewery: The Lost Abbey
Alcohol By Volume: 12.50%
Beer Style: American Strong Ale
Availability: Rotating
Average of 1 rating: 4.5 stars.
Description:
own in Kentucky and across the pond in Scotland, distillers who age their whiskeys for many years refer to the evaporation of the spirits from their barrels as “The Angel’s Share.” We couldn’t agree more. Each time a barrel is filled, a measure of liquid seeps into the oak and is lost for good.
This striking Strong Ale is brewed with copious amounts of Caramel malt to emphasize the vanilla and oak flavors found in freshly emptied bourbon or brandy barrels. The beer spends a year in oak before it is packaged for release. The beer is 12.5% ABV and is available in 375ml and 750ml bottles and on draft at inspired locations.
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Appearance - 4.0
375ml 2010 bottle. Popped the cork and poured this into my chalice. It produced a small short lived light brown head.There's little to know lacing which isn't too surprising with the high alcohol content. The beer is opaque and is practically black, but there are hints of dark brown when held to the light.
Aroma - 5.0
The smell is very promising. The first thing you notice in the aroma is the punch in the face from the bouron. After the initial attack you start to smell oak and vanilla. There's also a cloying sweetness present throughout.
Mouthfeel - 4.5
Full in body and lightly carbonated. I've heard of carbonation problems with some of their bigger beers, but I don't think this one suffers from those issues. It's smooth and creamy.
Taste - 4.0
The oak has a nice presence, but the vanilla flavor isn't as noticeable as it is in the aroma. There's a blend of dark dried fruits along with a malty sweetness. It finishes hot with a strong bourbon flavor and alcohol heat.
Overall - 4.5
This one is a sipper for sure. A bold big beer with lots of bourbon. This beer is very good, but I'm not sure I would pick it up again because of it's price. Regardless, it's worth the money to try it at least once.
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