Orin
Half Acre Beer Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States 🇺🇸
Strong Ale Rotating|
Score
7.56
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Orin, a veteran of our barrel program, is a blend of different barrel types and vintages.
Blend of two vintages aged in Bourbon & Apple Brandy barrels for 10 months + Bourbon & Madeira barrels for 21 months
Blend of two vintages aged in Bourbon & Apple Brandy barrels for 10 months + Bourbon & Madeira barrels for 21 months
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6.8/10
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Appearance 2
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
GTMW 2022, Port version. Heavy roast, very sweet, lots of alcool. muddy brown color.
Tried
on 27 Dec 2024
at 02:53
9/10
2019 but untappd entry is broken. Best holiday malt spiced barrel love.
Tried
from Draft
on 16 Dec 2023
at 17:56
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can - pours a dark ruby, nearly black - a lot of character reminds me of a barleywine - loads of fig, treacle, sherry/oxidation, brown sugar - barrel adds complexity without overpowering - a lot of dark fruit on the back end - warming finish, with a bit of spiciness - nice.
Tried
from Can
on 28 Oct 2021
at 03:04
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
It's just another sweet strong raisiny beer in both Aromas and flavors. Okay carbonation body and boozy finish.
Tried
on 04 Dec 2019
at 03:19
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Sample @ MBCC 2017. Aromas of fudge, vanilla, dark fruits, dark chocolate. Taste is bready, vanilla, dark fruits and chocolate.
Tried
on 06 Nov 2019
at 16:55
10/10
#sxshare Maple syrup. Shit loads of cedar. Complex yet extremely drinkable. Stunning.
Tried
from Bottle
at
The Ale House
on 02 Apr 2019
at 21:48
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draught @ MBCC 2018, Yellow Session
Pours dark brown with a tan head. Aroma has notes of roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, vanilla, oak, bourbon and alcohol. Taste is medium sweet and medium bitter with a long warm, coffee, chocolate, vanilla, oak and bourbon finish. Body is full, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.
Pours dark brown with a tan head. Aroma has notes of roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, vanilla, oak, bourbon and alcohol. Taste is medium sweet and medium bitter with a long warm, coffee, chocolate, vanilla, oak and bourbon finish. Body is full, texture is oily, carbonation is soft.
Tried
on 23 Sep 2018
at 19:58
8/10
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Tried
on 04 Sep 2018
at 14:25
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
How: Draught.
Where: MBCC 2018.
Appearance: Dark amber colour with an off-white head.
Aroma: Caramel, fruit, malt, bourbon.
Body: Medium body, low carbonation.
Flavour: Malt, caramel, bourbon, dried fruit, some vanilla.
Where: MBCC 2018.
Appearance: Dark amber colour with an off-white head.
Aroma: Caramel, fruit, malt, bourbon.
Body: Medium body, low carbonation.
Flavour: Malt, caramel, bourbon, dried fruit, some vanilla.
Tried
on 20 Aug 2018
at 13:31
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
MBCC. Clear brown with small beige head. Aroma is malt, caramel, barrel, toasted and bourbon. Flavour is malt, caramel, toasted, sweet, warming, oak, bourbon and medium bitter
Tried
on 02 Aug 2018
at 15:38