Barrel-Aged Brownie Batter Blend #2 Base
Pontoon Brewing
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Specialty Wood-Aged Beer
Special Release
Georgia
United States
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 24 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
This year’s iteration of Brownie Batter, dubbed “Brownie Batter Blend #2” is a blend of carefully selected barrels of the last three batches of Brownie Batter which have been aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon, rum, maple bourbon, maple rye, apple brandy, and traditional bourbon barrels for 8-28 months.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 13.90%
IBUs:
Served at: (60º F)
Hops:
Malts:
Judges Review
By Jim Koebel
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 24 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
Barrel-Aged Brownie Batter Blend #2 Base by Pontoon Brewing was judged as BJCP Category 33B, Specialty Wood-Aged Beer.
This beer’s aromas are rich and legion. They are a mixture of dark and dried fruits, oak and ethanol, punctuated with vanilla and becoming sweeter as the beer warms. It is expectedly black in color with a low, tan head (minimal foam is acceptable in high-alcohol beers). It delivers a decadent flavor that is fruity, roasty and quite sweet. Thankfully the wood tannins and warm, prickly finish temper the sweetness such that it is not cloying. This is an enjoyable cold weather beer – as long as one doesn’t get too greedy, as the ABV will sneak up on you.
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