Side Piece (2023)
Firestone Walker Brewing in Paso Robles, California, United States 🇺🇸
Barley Wine - Barley Special Out of Production|
Score
7.09
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The beer is a blend of 3 year barrel aged Helldorado Blonde Barleywine & 1 year barrel aged Double DBA Imperial Special Bitter, with a small amount of Gold Rider Cognac barrel aged Barleywine blended in as well. The former 2 beers were aged in Heaven Hill barrels, and the Gold Rider was aged in 20 year old French cognac barrels. These were combined into Heaven Hill barrels for another year of maturation.
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8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Sample at Denver Rare Beer Tasting XVI (Last Call) on 10/09/2025. Dark copper-amber color with a medium thin off-white head that dissipates quickly to an outer ring. Sparse patches of lace. Aroma of bourbon, malt, cognac and caramel. Full-bodied with flavors of oaky bourbon, cognac, caramel malt, ripe fruits and a touch of earthy hop. The finish is oaky with a bourbon and malt aftertaste. Enjoyable beer overall.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Oct 2025
at 20:40