There are many more Dogfish brews for me to review, but this will be the last one for a while since I got to quite a few during “Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Month” and it is time to share reviews for other beers. I do have another few breweries in mind for dedicated months on this site, but they can wait until at least January.
Their website says that this one is a blend of oak-aged English strong ale and Dogfish’s very popular 90 Minute IPA, which I somehow did not fit into the evaluations for the month. I think this is a great blend of the two styles, which again gave me a beer that was different than anything I can remember trying previously. The Wife didn’t make it past the first sip, but that only meant that there was more for me to enjoy!
Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (Milton, Delaware)
Name: Burton Baton
Style: Imperial IPA (oak-aged)
ABV: 10.0%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in an oversized wine glass. $3.49 for 12oz.
Aroma: Smooth, slightly citrus hop aroma. A slight hint of vanilla with a little bit of earthy/woody nose in back.
Appearance: Medium amber with some orange tint. Slight, cream color head with moderate retention and a heavy(ish) trail. Quite clear with a few bubbles rising.
Flavor: Moderate hop flavor (some grapefruit-like character) with a nice background of caramel/slightly toasted maltiness. Some bitterness and well balanced overall.
Mouthfeel: Medium to light body with moderate carbonation. Very smooth and slightly creamy with an even hint of warmth in back.
Overall Impressions: Really incredible aroma (my initial impression) with the flavor falling right in line. The oak aging did not over power either. A very pleasant beer with a great combination of aromas and flavors.
Grade: A- (maybe higher)
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Dogfish Head - Burton Baton
Dogfish Head - Burton Baton
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