Reviewing the Faustenstein from Revolution Brewing Company out of Chicago, Illinois. Per the description, this beer is a blend of Revolution's Fausten Weizenbock and their Eugene Porter, aged in Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve Barrels for 9 months. Score: 91
10 oz tap pour served in a snifter glass and enjoyed on 07/24/12. Review is from iPhone notes.
Appearance: Pitch black body. Served with thin bubbly ring of tan head. Good lacing, average retention. 4/5
Smell: Vanilla, whiskey/bourbon, dark fruit, sweet plum and raisin, brown sugar. Caramel backbone. Hint of alcohol heat in the nose. A friendly aroma to those who like bourbon. 4/5
Taste: Vanilla, caramel and ample smooth bourbon flavor with a little spice kick. Brown sugar, dark grain and fig flavor on midpalate that lingers thru the finish. Hint of banana. Nice caramel-y vanilla flavor in finish too. Very smooth, barrel forward beer that gets bolder as it warms. Faint caramel whiskey with a dash of dark chocolate flavor in the "aftertaste." The weizen character is very subdued, though it becomes a bit more prominent as the beer warms. Almond and a little Belgian yeast towards finish once the beer hits room temperature. 4.25/5
Mouthfeel: Medium-full bodied, light carbonation. Slick, syrupy mouthfeel. Slightly sweet, sticky finish. 4.5/5
Overall: While not one of revolutions best BA brews, this is still a pretty damn good brew. I like this barrel aged mixture but when the red scare is on tap for $2 less...
Recommendation: Fans of weizenbocks are encouraged to give this one a whirl. I enjoyed it as much as the Local Option/Central Waters collaboration Barrel Aged La Petite Mort.
Pairings: Hickory BBQ smoked chicken.
Cost: $8 for a 10 oz snifter at the Brewpub.
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