Thursday, May 22, 2014

Firestone Walker Stickee Monkee


Firestone Walker Stickee Monkee   Barleywine/Quad     13%ABV
Firestone Walker, Paso Robles, CA
A:   Pours a rich dark brown color with a patchy tan head
S:  Big aromas of turbinado sugar, and round boozy notes dominate, with a gorgeous mix of bourbon oak casks, rich caramel, vanilla, and hints of coconut and nuts
T:  Sweet and rich with caramel and big malts followed by barrel notes, dark fruits, and hints of baker’s chocolate.
M:  Big bodied with light carbonation and a creamy rich texture.
D:  Great rant beer.  Big and booze, fit for long conversations about controversial issues amongst only the best of friends.
Pairing:  Dark chocolate, dried fruits, creamy cheeses and desserts, baked apple, peach and pear desserts.  

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