Rackhouse Reserve (2023)
(has 1 batch)
Alesong Brewing & Blending in Eugene, Oregon, United States 🇺🇸
Strong Ale - American Regular Out of Production|
Score
7.87
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Barrels
Henry Mckenna 10 Year Bourbon
Elijah Craig 12 Year Bourbon
Toasted American Oak
After tasting through our rackhouse of spirits barrel-aged beers, we selected a complex blend that evolves as you drink. Rackhouse Reserve incorporates ales aged in a variety of bourbon barrels for up to 18 months, culminating in a harmony of warm flavors reminiscent of caramel, toasted marshmallow, spicy oak and dark chocolate.
Henry Mckenna 10 Year Bourbon
Elijah Craig 12 Year Bourbon
Toasted American Oak
After tasting through our rackhouse of spirits barrel-aged beers, we selected a complex blend that evolves as you drink. Rackhouse Reserve incorporates ales aged in a variety of bourbon barrels for up to 18 months, culminating in a harmony of warm flavors reminiscent of caramel, toasted marshmallow, spicy oak and dark chocolate.
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8.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
Draught @ Mig & Ølsnedkeren. Pours black no head. Aroma of roasted malt, caramel, dark dried fruit, vanilla, light wood, bourbon. Flavor is sweet, roast malt, caramel, dark dried fruit, little candy, vanilla, wood, bourbon. Medium to full body, soft carbonation, sweet finish with light warming alcohol. Smooth. 080826
Tried
from Draft
at
Mig & Ølsnedkeren
on 08 Aug 2026
at 12:46
8.6/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8
Texture 9
Overall 9
From keg @ Juova, Helsinki.
Poured almost black in color, almost no head.
Raisins/prunes showing, but also some wood. Light vanilla as well. Super smooth. Barrel is strong but not overpowering. Light sweetness that grows a little later on. Wow. Pure enjoyment.
Poured almost black in color, almost no head.
Raisins/prunes showing, but also some wood. Light vanilla as well. Super smooth. Barrel is strong but not overpowering. Light sweetness that grows a little later on. Wow. Pure enjoyment.
Tried
from Draft
at
Juova Hanahuone
on 03 Dec 2025
at 13:44
8.2/10
Malty and sweetish with loads of oaky bourbony woodiness, some toffee, syrup, caramel and chocolate notes, hints of warming alcohol and vanilla. A bit thin bodied but tasty slow sipper.
Tried
from Draft
on 29 Nov 2025
at 19:18
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Draught @ Taphouse, CPH. Dope encounter. Ruby amber with bubbles on top. Plenty of wood and toffee. Dark fruity. Labre larver. Warming alcohol. Delicious. 4.2
Tried
on 16 Nov 2025
at 08:03
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
On tap at McMenamins 23rd Avenue Bottle Shop. Dark brown with beige head. Caramel, chocolate, beige head, quite smooth, some bourbon in the back. Medium sweetness and medium body.
Tried
from Draft
from
McMenamin's 23rd Ave. Bottle Shop
on 28 Jun 2025
at 22:00
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
500mL bottle. Pours very deep dark brown with very small white head. Aroma has an incredible bourbon character, brown bread malts, toasted marshmallow, wood. Flavour is also packed with bourbon, some marshmallow, a bit of wood, brown bread; good boozy warmth. This is excellent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Oct 2024
at 05:08
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Dark brown. Thin head head. The aroma has a great barrel aroma, toasted, with deep dark fruits, fig jam, but there's some nutty accents here. On the palate, it's got a lot of that refined barrel. The base has maple accents, a bit more fig, but and some toffee sugar notes.
Tried
on 04 Oct 2024
at 05:06
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
500mL bottle, pours black with a tiny beige head. Aroma has a nice blend of bourbon barrels, toasted oak, charred oak, and some spiciness. Flavour has quite a wonderful blend of bourbon, toasted oak, a touch of char, and a hint of vanilla. Fairly low residual sweetness. Body is light-to-medium, which is perfect to showcase the bourbon. Excellent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Oct 2024
at 05:05
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 9
( bottle) clear, bright, very dark brown color with a small white head; aroma of coconut, chocolate liquor; soft palate; balanced flavor with a long, light bitter sweet finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Sep 2024
at 04:19
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Poured from 500mL bottle. Very dark brown with minimal beige head. Lots of bourbon, sweet oak, dry, quite nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Aug 2024
at 04:10