Barrel House - Local Species

Blue Mountain Barrel House Brewery

Local Species - Belgian Strong Pale Ale, aged in charred bourbon barrels

The color of this beer is a dark copper with distinctive reddish brown look.  It's a translucent beer, that has a slight cloudiness.  The head is white and foamy, and goes away very quickly, and does not laces the glass.

The aroma of this beer is full bodied and gives off a bunch of scents.  You will get a sweetness of candied sugar, citrus, a slight hoppiness and a little bit of caramel.  The smell isn't over powering, but it is full and rich.  

On the palate this beer has a lot going on.  Up front you taste a rich smooth caramel, followed by a nice balanced hoppiness that has a slight citrus taste to it.  There is a slight spice, and then finishes with a slight dryness.  There is a warmth to this brew that you experience during the entire taste.  There is a sense of alcohol, but it isn't strong, but complimentary to the overall flavor of the beer.

Overall this is a wonderful beer.  It's well balanced in flavor and has a nice aroma.  The color is just plain gorgeous, and draws you in from the start. Overall this is a solid beer worth getting.  4 out of 5.