Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged
20 IBU 10% ABV
Beer Advocate - n/a
Untappd - 4.23/5
20A. American Porter (or possibly a specialty category)
A substantial, malty dark beer with a complex and flavorful dark malt character.
Purchased at Willamette St. Market of Choice Eugene, Oregon - Hails from Redmond, Oregon.
I had a chance to make it over to Redmond, Oregon this summer to visit Wild Ride Brewing. It was a fun time and lots of good beer to be had. Then, as I was meandering through the beer section at Market of Choice, I came across this beauty. I quickly realized I hadn't done a beer review for Wild Ride yet and quickly snatched it up. With my day now complete, I tried to calm myself on the 1/2 hour drive home to drink this luscious brew. Whiskey, coconut...a laughing face, what's not to get excited about?!? On to the review!
Appearance: Oh wow, a really dark brew. Has an inch thick milk chocolate head that dissipates very slowly. Did I mention that it was really dark? Like a tar pit. 9
Aroma: A sweet aroma of coconut comes wafting out at the beginning of the pour. As the aroma opens up, you get hints of vanilla, chocolate and a some inkling of the rye whiskey. 9
Flavor: Let's get this straight, this is a dessert. At the front is a sweet coconut punch. It is nicely balanced out with the vanilla, chocolate and a fair bit of roasty goodness couple with a touch of oak. Underlining the whole experience is the warmness of the alcohol. 9
Mouthfeel: A smooth and thick full bodied brew. Has low to medium carbonation which is just about right for this type of beer. 9
Overall: There is a good chance I might be biased. Wild Ride is one of my favorite breweries in the state of Oregon (top 3)...and we have a lot of good breweries, so that is saying something. Even with the bias, this is a quality beer that rivals any of the best barrel-aged brews of any kind, anywhere. I would recommend as a night capper, 'cause you ain't getting anything else done afterwards...as it should be. 9
Matt's mark: 4.5/5
