Redoak's Special Reserve is a barley wine speciality beer. A barley wine beer is a dark English style ale which is almost fortified like a wine, hence the term ‘barley wine’. However, it is still a beer because it is made from grains, not grapes. What distinguishes Redoak’s Special Reserve is that it has gone through three fermentations and is matured on various types of oak for over 2 years which adds a unique dimension and complexity to the beer.
Special Reserve Brewer’s tasting notes - It has a lovely aroma of alcohol with hints of vanilla. There is a sweet light maltiness on the palate which dominates the palate initially then dissipates as the flavour of vanilla comes forth and then explodes leaving an ‘exotic liquer-like’ finish. The beer is served in a custom-made crystal goblet to enhance the oak aromas, release the alcohol and develop the full flavours.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by vanderla from Sydney, Australia who has tried this beer once. (12/22/2006 7:10:11 PM)
"It came out of the fridge in an already-opened bottle.... shouldn't be a problem, but for the price I guess I was expecting a brass band...
$15 for 50ml is arguably the most expensive current-release beer in the world. I have mentioned in other posts that this equates to 7 or 8 times the price of Thomas Hardy's Ale, pound for pound.
So how was it ?
Well, not worth the price.
It has a very dominant yeast character.... but backs up with warming rich malts, christmas cake fruits...
Certainly a delight to drink, but a tad unbalanced.
"
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.8)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 50ml @ $11 Unit Cost: $104.1 per Pint
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