Oliphant Brewing Bourbon-Barrel-Aged Blizzard of ‘91 Pecan Pumpkin Pie Ale.
Mostly clear, slightly clouded, deep amber hued, slim head atop.
In the nose: big pumpkin spice, clove, allspice, cinnamon. I’m searching for bourbon barrel and coming up empty, so far. Maybe a whiff, under the spice.
In the mouth: okay, now it’s coming through, the vanilla, oak and berries, the leather and whiskey. Spice is still on top, whiskey hasn’t conquered yet. I want more. This checks me for all the times I thought that the barrel covered up too much of the base beer. And it is also the fault I have found with Oliphant bourbon barrel projects. Something in-between, perhaps.
More flavors unfold, brown sugar, molasses, ...and just that hint of the barrel.
As is, it’s a nice in-between balance, but worthy of $7 a can? Maybe not so much. Let it rest longer, fellas. Let the bourbon in.
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