Jolly Rodger (2024 Barrel Aged)
Drake’s Brewing Company in San Leandro, California, United States 🇺🇸
Strong Ale Regular|
Score
7.23
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A fan favorite, Jolly Rodger has been resurrected to pillage and plunder once more! This huge, malty, Imperial Barrel Aged Stout/Barleywine blend features a special Kenyan coffee from our friends at Mother Tongue Coffee in Oakland. Despite its 16.3% ABV, this sea monster drinks relatively reserved, with smoky roasted malts and coffee fruit aromatics up front fading to coffee and honey and a hint of heat on the tongue.
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8.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
375ml bottle from Tavour. Opaque jet black pour. No head, just a scant tan ring around the interior of my glass. Big aromas of dark coffee, dark roasted malt and whiskey. First sip is bittersweet chocolate and espresso, quickly followed by the sensation of warming alcohol. Smooth and viscous mouthfeel. There is an underlying note of bitter espresso that lingers on the back of the tongue. This is a complex and somewhat intense brew, yet it is quite enjoyable if I do say so. Earthy, yet balanced. Yum!
Tried
from Bottle
from Tavour
on 26 Mar 2025
at 04:24
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 9
Bottle. Black beer with a low tan head. Herbal and coffee flavor with whiskey. Chocolate and whiskey flavor with toffee and bourbon. Fuller bodied. Chocolate and whiskey linger with bourbon and toffee.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Nov 2024
at 18:41