Northern Brewer Irish Red. 1 Week in Bourbon barrel washed in Irish Whiskey.
Color Rating: 
reminiscent of Irish whiskey
Aroma Rating: 
malty but up front whisky tones…clearly there is some influence of the whisky throughout…whisky aroma is not to overpowering but it is the dominant presence.
Head Rating: 
Non existent…this is one week post cask without any sugar. This ale will be majority kegged.
Flavor Rating:
no alcohol burning…there are some hints of vanilla and caramel. A subtle whisky flavor throughout with a mellow maltiness. A touch of hops in the finish mixed with with the barrel char.
Finish Rating:
The beer is impeccably balanced with a medium to light weight in the mouth. Finish is fairly long with sensation more mid palate, leaning on the barrel and whiskey flavors in the back. Lacks the allure of a full bodied ale, whiskey dominates at this point (not a bad thing – tastes damn good!)…leaves us wanting a little more in both flavor and in the pint
“Good winter warmer” -Billiam
“I could drink this all night!” – Grubby
