Jackie O's Bourbon Barrel Brick Kiln Barley Wine

This is an 11.8% ABV barley wine from Jackie O's Pub & Brewery in Athens, Ohio that they have aged in bourbon barrels. It takes its name from the 1800's brick industry in the area.

The beer pours cloudy, a very dark brown. There is a short, thin head of very light tan. The head is not long lasting. The carbonation is low. The aroma is currants, oak, raisins, light vanilla, bourbon. The taste is rich, caramel and toffee, currants, bourbon, vanilla, with oak that is lighter than the aroma. The beer is sweet, but the finish has the dry astringency of oak. The beer drinks smooth and round. The alcohol is present, warming, but not boozy, fitting in well with the overall beer. This is very, very nice.