Odell's Mountain Standard Double Black IPA Barrel -Aged

I recently received a gift card for a beer/liquor store a short walk from our new home. This little beauty was one of the brews that I picked up while utilizing my gift. I've had Mountain Standard Black IPA  before, but I have a weakness for Bourbon Oak Barrel Aged beers, so this made the cut.

Mountain Standard Barrel Aged pours a deep ruby-black with no head to speak of. At 10.6% ABV I detect some comfortable alcohol heat, but not overwhelmingly so. The oak and the bourbon meld to give the whole shebang a creamy finish. As it warms up the aroma & taste of dark fruits: raisins, figs, black cherries, pop out. There's also a little apricot and dark chocolate.

Definitely a sippin' beer.