Three Taverns Heavy Bell

LOC: Decatur, Georgia ABV: 10% | IBUS: 30 | SRM: N/A

What the brewer says

“A bourbon barrel–aged version of our Belgian-style quad, Quasimodo. Aged in 8-year-old bourbon barrels, the result is an ale of incredible richness and complexity with rich bourbon character from the wood.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Barrel-forward with quite a bit of whiskey up front. Vanilla, oak, caramel, chocolate. Behind the barrel, there’s a bit of fig, raisin, prune, and toast, but the whiskey dominates. Moderate sweetness and a touch of alcohol.” Flavor: “Fig, raisin, and prune notes come through up front. Notes of chocolate. Lots of whiskey. The alcohol is high and carries through the taste. Strong oak character. Moderately strong sweetness throughout.” Overall: “Lots of oak character and some nice chocolate and toasty notes with a bit of roast. Raisin and prune are present, but the barrel character and especially the whiskey overwhelm the beer itself.”