Saturday, January 29, 2011

Dogfish Head - Immort Ale - 2008

I visited the DFH brewpub on Saturday January 29, 2011.  They had four vintage beers available;
  • 2008 120 Minute IPA
  • 2008 Immort Ale
  • 2006 World Wide Stout
  • 2007 Fort
I had the 2008 120 Minute IPA and 2008 Immort Ale.  This review is for the 2008 Immort Ale. 

Vast in character, luscious and complex. Brewed with peat-smoked barley, this strong ale is brewed with organic juniper berries, vanilla and maple syrup. It’s aged on oak and fermented with a blend of English and Belgian yeasts. The sweet and earthy flavors meld magnificently in the Immort Ale. But, be warned the abv is 11%, so after 1 or 2 you may start feeling immortal.  Immort Ale is released each and every spring (after the sap starts flowing).

The ABV is 11.0 (13.0) and the IBU rating is 50
Style - American Strong Ale
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Snifter or Chalice
Delivery 12oz Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions. Ah Men.

The Pour - Pours a ruby-red color with a small tan head. Some lacing.
Aroma - A little of everything due to the oak barrel aging; oak, some maple, vanilla and malts.
Taste -  Taste like smells with a bit of peat or leather.  
Mouth Feel - Not too much carbonation which is expected for an aged beer.  Full bodied and a smooth finish.  A warm feeling from the alcohol.
Drinkable - Very good. I love aged big beers.  Don't know the alcohol content due to aging, my guess is 13%.  I have to admit I find the peat taste a bit off, I think this would be a great brew without the peat-smoked barley.  IMHO.

This beer pairs well with bread and cheese.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating = 99
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