Burton Baton by Dogfish Head is tonight's review and it will be a good one. I've been saving this beer for a while since my buddy Anand gave it to me sometime back. As we all know, Dogfish is known for their "off-centered" ales because of all the strange ingredients that go into their beer, and how they brew the beer. Sometimes it just seem like they go over board in creating their product, but with Burton they did the opposite.... this beer is the true meaning of "less is more" and for Dogfish this is... well a change of pace. Burton Baton is spectacular and simple. It starts of with two threads: An imperial ipa and a old English strong ale, then its blended together and aged in oak barrels before it is bottled. The result of this simplicity is an amazing brew. Bottled at a smooth and tasty 10 % abv, this beer you can be purchased in four packs for about $13.99. Furthermore, this beer is great to pair with meaty pizza and oily fish i.e. salmon. Lastly, this beer is a seasonal beer and its only brewed three times a year, so keep your eye out for this offering.
Color: A hazy amber/brownish tint. looks a lot like raspberry iced tea. Very well carbonated and it also forms a dime thin white head. Hardly any lacing.
Nose: First thing that hits the nose is the nice balanced hop aroma, followed by these waves of sweet vanilla and charred wood... yummy! The smell of citrus then comes through most likely from what I believe may be north-western hops.
Palate: Definitely a big beer with some kick. Full bodied and delicious. Oaky notes float on the the tongue then they are washed away by tangy grapefruit and orange.
Finish: Great, Awesome, and complex. Explodes with all sorts of texture and artistry. Its a beer meant to be sipped and enjoyed all the way through. Good job Dogfish Head!!!!
Rating: 95/100
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