Bourbon Barrel Aged French Macaron Stout
pFriem Family Brewers
Story by:
Bev Blackwood
Specialty Wood-Aged Beer
Limited Release
Oregon
USA
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
Our latest pFriemsters exclusive beer was inspired by the classic French confection, the macaron. This rich imperial milk & oat stout was brewed with almond flour, French Réunion Island grown vanilla beans and aged for 10 months in bourbon barrels. The result is a silken elixir of heady vanilla, malted chocolate and sweet marzipan.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 11.50%
IBUs: 40
Served at: (45 – 50ºF)
Hops: Chinook
Malts: Rahr Pale Malt, Simpsons Crystal Dark, Simpsons Crystal Extra Dark, Thomas Fawcett Pale Chocolate, Simpsons Caramalt, Bob’s Red
Judges Review
By Richard Wong
Judges Ratings 92
Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 36 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
Bourbon Barrel Aged French Macaron Stout by pFriem Family Brewers was judged as Style 33B (Specialty Wood Aged Beer) per the 2021 BJCP Beer Guidelines.
The beer poured a dark, rich black hue that had a hint of a tan carbonated foam. The aroma had a very strong and wonderful presence of bourbon and oak along with hints of roasted malts and coconut. The first sip of this beer revealed complexity of roasted malts that had hints of chocolate and subtle coffee notes along with the ever-present flavor of bourbon, oak and a light hint of coconut in the background. The alcohol is quite evident in this beer. I first detected it in the aroma and in the taste where I knew it was a big beer with an ABV of 11.5% ! This beer should be enjoyed in small pours especially during the cold, dark winter months. The mouthfeel and body of this beer is medium-heavy with a nice carbonation level. The aftertaste of had a nice alcohol burn in the finish with complex flavors and smoothness in the palate.
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