The Oaks
Old Bust Head Brewing Company in Warrenton, Virginia, United States 🇺🇸
Belgian Style - Strong Ale Regular|
Score
7.04
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The Oaks rested for 6 months in a mix of Merlot and Malbec wine barrels, imparting aromas of dry red wine, crushed black currant, and light spice over our dark saison base. With a bit of warmth, a complex pallet of red wine, tannins, blackberry, oak, and subtle dark malt opens up, making The Oaks one of our most unique beers to date.
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7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
50cl bottle pours a clear caramel amber with some foamy, tan head. Nose has malt, toast, earthy notes, light oak, some acid. Flavor has malt, acid, red grape, wood, toast, wet soggy bread. Tart finish. dry. Well treated.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 May 2018
at 17:30
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle at the April Fool's DC RateBeer tasting. Dark brown with beige head. Aromas of caramel, wine, malt. Tastes of caramel, red wine, spice, malt. Medium body with a dry finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Apr 2018
at 04:15
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Actually works decently, and I'm not usually a fan of wine barrel beers. Dark brown pour with decent head. Tangy finish. Bottle.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Apr 2018
at 20:12