Lost Carnival
Gnarly Barley Brewing Co.
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Specialty Wood-Aged Beer
Limited Release
Louisiana
United States
Judges Ratings 94
Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
Brewed in collaboration with our friends in New Orleans, Miel Brewing, this Imperial Oat Stout was originally brewed in January 2020, then transferred into barrels in February to condition a year and set to release for Mardi Gras 2021. This unique brew celebrates our love for Carnival and will forever remember (entomb) the year of revelry lost.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 10.10%
IBUs:
Served at: ()
Hops:
Malts:
Judges Review
By James Link
Judges Ratings 94
Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
Lost Carnival by Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. was reviewed in conjunction with the style guidelines provided by the Beer Judge Certification Program under subheading 33B Specialty Wood- Aged Beers after a pour from a 25.4-ounce bottle into an eight-ounce snifter.
Richly aromatic with a firm emphasis on roasted grains that are multi-dimensional and combine with alcohol to warm the nose.
Deep brown in color (almost black). Oblique, therefore too dark to comment on clarity and topped with a coffee-colored head, which fell off almost immediately.
A complexity of dark roasted malts delivered a black coffee flavor with vanilla and chocolate notes mixed with fruity esters as frequently found with higher-gravity beers fermented at warmer temperatures.
Oatmeal used in the grain bill lend a very smooth mouthfeel to an already full-bodied and full-flavored beer style.
All ingredients meld together nicely and are further enhanced by barrel-aging to create a unique brew worth your attention.
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