Winter's Bourbon Cask Ale

[herbicide]

Really good stuff made by Michelob. They have it at Old Chicago's everywhere, and at Hy-Vee as well.

It is winter ale aged in bourbon casks and Madagascar vanilla beans.

If you like dark beer or winter ales, try this one!

 

[Al_4_State]

Yeah, I enjoy it. For being made by A-B, its pretty good. Not knocking A-B, but it seems when a big brewer tries to make a craft beer, its just weaker than a micro would be, but I definitely enjoy this better than some Winter Ales. Very smooth, and the flavors are easy to identify. Enjoyed some while tailgating for the Mizzou game...

 

[herbicide]

Yeah, I enjoy it. For being made by A-B, its pretty good. Not knocking A-B, but it seems when a big brewer tries to make a craft beer, its just weaker than a micro would be, but I definitely enjoy this better than some Winter Ales. Very smooth, and the flavors are easy to identify. Enjoyed some while tailgating for the Mizzou game...

I got you on the A-B. I don't know if I would have tried it knowing it was made by Michelob. At Old Chicago they just called it Winter's Bourbon Cask Ale, then when I looked for it at Hy-Vee I couldn't find it because I was looking in the microbrew section. I asked about it and the clerk showed me where it was.

I was shocked it was a Michelob product.

 

[clone4410]

Sam Adams has a similar winter ale, I just had it tonight and its phenominal...

 

[Cyvilian]

Thanks for the tip/reminder. Think I've had it before. Good stuff. Mmmm...Ale.

 

[Al_4_State]

Sam Adams has a similar winter ale, I just had it tonight and its phenominal...

Thats pretty good too, but I got really burned out on it my sophomore year, when it was on firesale at the Keg Shop from march-may at $10/case. Drank a lot of Sam Adams Winter Ale that spring.

 

[jumbopackage]

does it have a strong bourbon flavor, or is it more subdued?

 

[Al_4_State]

does it have a strong bourbon flavor, or is it more subdued?

it's noticeable, but never tastes like you're drinking Wild Turkey or anything like that...

 

[herbicide]

does it have a strong bourbon flavor, or is it more subdued?

Its there, I would say not strong, but maybe mild or a step above mild?

I may not be the best judge because I find good whiskeys not harsh at all.

The waiter at Old Chicago said almost everybody likes it.

 

[jumbopackage]

it's noticeable, but never tastes like you're drinking Wild Turkey or anything like that...

Thats unfortunate. I was hoping for something along the lines of Dragon's Milk from New Holland brewery, or the bourbon ale from Goose Island (can't remember the name).

I suppose flavor is expensive though.