stingray's Cellar Janesville, WI
Total Beers: 45  |  Unique Beers: 28  |  Breweries: 14
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Consumption History
When
Drank 12 oz of Brewer's Reserve Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale by Central Waters Brewing Company (2015-08-06)July 18th, 2017
2020-02-20
Held up remarkably well, much better than the 2016 I opened the same night. Rich malty depth and retains more barrel than bourbon. Still, it showed its age, not a beer that needs cellaring. Sad to see CW let this one go.
2017-07-18
I like it chilled a bit, now, but not 44 degrees or anything. As good as it gets for me.
2016-08-27
The best.
2016-05-19
This is just my favorite beer. So rich and sweet, but not alcohol sweet. Smooth and delicious.
2016-05-04
Bourbon had faded significantly after 9 months. It's still there but more in the background. It's smoother overall but I really liked the big bourbon presence.
Drank 330 ml of Rum Finish by Innis & GunnJuly 18th, 2017
2017-07-14
I could definitely taste the rum tonight, I didn't detect it at all yesterday. Seemed more lagery yesterday, too. Maybe depends on the food. Still smells like a lager. Nice balanced malty sweetness with a lot of depth. I'm starting to like it more but I don't see it as a regular option.
Drank 12 oz of Dragon's Milk Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout by New Holland Brewing Company (2015-08-31)July 17th, 2017
2017-11-09
You know, it's still pretty good this time. Chocolate abounds and the barrel is still there. Has some legs yet.
2017-10-17
The bourbon is back but it's not balanced particularly well anymore. Seems to be past its prime. Don't go past 2 years with this one in the future for sure.
2017-07-17
Definitely smoothed out after nearly two years. Lost a lot of the bourbon, though, and the chocolate has gone over to the dark side. Still really good. Hard to say I liked it before because it is plenty smooth now.
2016-10-30
Really tasty. Has a bite that I'd like to see smooth out, it's already a year old. Otherwise, it stacks up well against CW's BB stout. Pricey, though.
Drank 12 oz of Wulver by Thirsty Dog Brewing (2015)July 16th, 2017
2018-02-06
Yeah. Well past it's prime. All the same flavors are there but it's messed up now. About a year of aging seems right. Don't sit on this one for too long.
2016-05-15
Amazing this time. Humongous barrel character. Incredible vanilla. This time was as good as any other BB scotch ale I've had. They're crazy to say 43 degrees, though. Doesn't come alive below 55.
2015-12-31
CAUTION, GUSHER!!! A bit thin but plenty of depth. Ignore suggestion to drink at 43 degrees. Heavy whiskey flavor. 11 months in the barrel can do that. Could mellow out with some time.
Drank 330 ml of Rum Finish by Innis & GunnJuly 15th, 2017
2017-07-14
I could definitely taste the rum tonight, I didn't detect it at all yesterday. Seemed more lagery yesterday, too. Maybe depends on the food. Still smells like a lager. Nice balanced malty sweetness with a lot of depth. I'm starting to like it more but I don't see it as a regular option.
Drank 330 ml of 90/~ Wee Heavy by Belhaven Brewery (2016-10-31)July 15th, 2017
Drank 330 ml of Rum Finish by Innis & GunnJuly 14th, 2017
2017-07-14
I could definitely taste the rum tonight, I didn't detect it at all yesterday. Seemed more lagery yesterday, too. Maybe depends on the food. Still smells like a lager. Nice balanced malty sweetness with a lot of depth. I'm starting to like it more but I don't see it as a regular option.
Drank 330 ml of Rum Finish by Innis & GunnJuly 13th, 2017
2017-07-14
I could definitely taste the rum tonight, I didn't detect it at all yesterday. Seemed more lagery yesterday, too. Maybe depends on the food. Still smells like a lager. Nice balanced malty sweetness with a lot of depth. I'm starting to like it more but I don't see it as a regular option.
Drank 330 ml of 90/~ Wee Heavy by Belhaven Brewery (2016-10-31)July 12th, 2017
Drank 12 oz of Evil Twin Lil' B by Evil Twin (2015-02-04)July 11th, 2017
2017-07-11
What even is an Imperial Porter? Modern porters are basically just lower ABV stouts, at 11.5% this is what, a triple Porter, which comes out to an Imperial Stout? I don't know. It's really sweet, and not in a way I like. Velvety mouthfeel and chocolate flavors are a huge plus but just too sweet. Roasty bite came out more as it warmed and counterbalanced the sweetness but come on. It's basically Founder's Imperial Stout with a ton of extra residual sugars. I tried it, but not a big deal to me.
Drank 330 ml of 90/~ Wee Heavy by Belhaven Brewery (2016-10-31)July 10th, 2017
Drank 750 ml of Friek by Odell Brewing (2016)July 9th, 2017
2017-07-09
It was really good. Tart all the way around. The flavor from the raspberries came across as tart rather than sweet. A highly fruited sour, more than just a hint here and there. A pleasant sour, too, no acetone. Pricey enough but not super expensive. I'd buy it again or recommend it.
Drank 12 oz of Thumbprint Oud Bruin by New Glarus Brewing Company (2016-01-14)July 7th, 2017
2017-07-07
Wow. This might be the best sour I have ever had. Really malty for a sour, in my experience. Had some sweet berry like notes. Maybe cherry? Not overpoweringly sour. So much more depth than a year ago. Another one I would like to always have on hand. New Glarus makes my favorite sours, hands down.
Drank 330 ml of 90/~ Wee Heavy by Belhaven Brewery (2016-10-31)July 6th, 2017
Drank 12 oz of Backwoods Bastard by Founders Brewing (2016-09-22)July 5th, 2017
2017-03-15
Wow, finally, 6 months after bottling it's finally starting to taste right. That weird, hoppy? flavor has faded and it's sweet and boozy and carmely and buttery.
2016-12-10
Something's wrong this year. Last year was as good as any barrel aged wee heavy on the market. This year has a bitter bite the destroys the carmely sweetness. Can't believe I bought so much this year instead of last year.