For Thanksgiving weekend I went to Louisville Kentucky to stay with my family. Knowing about the blog my mom had this Kentucky Ale waiting for me at Thanksgiving dinner. I have had the Kentucky Ale Bourbon Barrel beer, I think this is the base beer that is added to the bourbon barrels.
The smell is rich and malty, reminding me of a big beer. There is even a hint of sweet apple in the aroma. The color is a light brown and clear, lighter than the Bourbon Barrel but a similar color. A light head of foam with bubbles coming up from the bottom give this beer a nice look.
The taste is sweet and grainy and a little harsh. This reminds me or a watered down barleywine. I can't taste any hops, only the grain and malt flavors.
I said the Bourbon Barrel was using a too thin Ale to be added to Bourbon barrels, but if this is the base beer then I am mistaken. They are just using a crazy ale. I would not recommend any of Kentucky Ale's beers unless you want to try and beer with too much Bourbon.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
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