2017 Firestone Walker Bravo Imperial Brown Ale
Region: Paso Robles, California, United States of America
Deep caramel brown with light brown head. Dark nose with caramelized brown sugar, molasses, and honey with a little heat. Can tell it's a a high alcohol level get drunk from just smelling it. A little creamy and syrupy too. Full bodied and long finish. Could easily go with some dessert.
This bottling is a part of the Anniversary Ale blending program at Firestone Walker. This Imperial Brown Ale is fermented in retired oak bourbon barrels using multiple hops and malts. Malts: Two Row, Munich, c-75, Simpsons Dark, Roast Barley, and Dextrose. Hops: Columbus, and Tettnanger. First one of their Anniversary Ale blending program for us and love the details on the label. Low IBUs (International Bitterness Unit) at only 28 but that is usual for a malty beer. Also, an insanely high alcohol level at 13.2%. Only 4,000 cases produced.
Price Point:
$$ - Purchased from the Oakton Wine Shop for $11.65