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Can (7/2/25) shared by Chalumeaux--thanks, TJ! Milky, cloudy yellow, quickly dissipating head, no lacing. Aroma is super strong citrus, grapefruit, guava. Taste is super strong guava, background citrus (a bit astringent but mellows as it sits). Moderately thick texture, soft carbonation, finish as taste with lingering bitterness. Super guava (as advertised). Initial astringency detracts a bit.

Tried from Can on 26 Jul 2025 at 16:25

tfontana (7512) reviewed

Tonka - Tahitian Vanilla, Salted Caramel & Almonds from Barreled Souls Brewing Company

9 months ago

8/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8

Bottle shared with membership group. Inky black with nice viscosity, no head or lacing. Aroma is peaty malt, vanilla, almond, caramel, bourbon. Taste is strong caramel, vanilla, toffee, bourbon, hint of dark fruit. Medium body, moderately thick texture, soft carbonation, some alcohol heat (mellows as it sits). Not getting as much bourbon as straight Tonka. Starts a bit muddled but comes together better as it sits. A bit sweet.

Tried from Bottle on 26 Jul 2025 at 16:02

tfontana (7512) reviewed

Tonka from Barreled Souls Brewing Company

9 months ago

8.1/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8

Bottle shared with membership group. Inky black with nice viscosity, no head or lacing. Aroma is strong bourbon (mellows as it sits), hint of dark fruit; toffee/malt emerge as it sits. Taste is strong mix of toffee, bourbon, light peaty malt and hint of dark fruit. Soft carbonation, silky texture, initial blast of alcohol heat but mellows as it sits. Very nice, particularly after allowed to sit a bit.

Tried from Bottle on 26 Jul 2025 at 15:46

tfontana added a new beer Tonka - Tahitian Vanilla, Salted Caramel & Almonds by Barreled Souls Brewing Company
9 months ago

tfontana added a new beer Tonka by Barreled Souls Brewing Company
9 months ago

tfontana (7512) reviewed

Inference Engine from Spyglass Brewing Company

9 months ago

7.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5

Can (7/17/25) shared by ClarkVV--thanks, Clark! Milky pale yellow (grapefruit juice) with light sparkle, thin ring of head, no lacing. Aroma is strong citrus and grapefruit, light pine and herb. Taste follows aroma. Medium bodied, thick texture, soft carbonation, tiniest alcohol heat at the very end--a bit of a citrus meal! Really nice!

Tried from Can on 26 Jul 2025 at 14:34

tfontana has a new beer style achievement

Level 1 for Sour / Wild Ale - Smoothie / Pastry ticks with a total of 5 ticks of this sub style.
Shortcake Protocol from Spyglass Brewing Company was the one that did it!
9 months ago

tfontana (7512) reviewed

Shortcake Protocol from Spyglass Brewing Company

9 months ago

8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 7.5

Can shared by ClarkVV--thanks, Clark! Murky, milky dark pink, film of something on the top, sheen left on the sides of the glass. Aroma is strong strawberry with the elements of shortcake and whipped cream thrown in. Taste follows aroma with addition of tart fruit in the finish. Medium bodied, moderately thick texture, soft carbonation, tart element gets you in the back of the mouth. Not the prettiest of looks but they got everything they were going for so executed to perfection. Doesn't get too sweet and retains tart quality. Very nice.

Tried from Can on 26 Jul 2025 at 14:25

tfontana (7512) reviewed

Banana Lasers - Willett (2024) from Barreled Souls Brewing Company

9 months ago

7.8/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5

Bottle shared with membership group. Opaque, inky black, light viscosity, no head or lacing. Aroma is strong chocolate, nut, oak, light banana, and choconut. Taste is subtle banana, bourbon, light coconut. Spicy finish as taste, finish as taste.

Tried from Can on 26 Jul 2025 at 00:04

tfontana (7512) reviewed

German Chocolate Cake Pastry Stout - Barrel-Aged from Untitled Art

9 months ago

7.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 7.5

Can pour shared by ClarkVV--thanks, Clark! Opaque dark brown with nice viscosity, no head or lacing. Aroma is strong chocolate, cake, coconut, pecan, mild barrel offset. Taste is strong as aroma but some alcohol harshness. Full bodied, thick texture, soft carbonation with only very late hint of alcohol. Unbelievably nice for 17%!

Tried from Bottle on 25 Jul 2025 at 23:34