Barrel Runner

IPA - Imperial / Double

Inspiration for our barrel-aged beers can come from the most unexpected places and our latest release is proof of that. Sweet and hoppy, rich and bright – this rum barrel-aged imperial IPA brewed with Mosaic hops will make you believe you’re in the tropics.

ABV

11.1

Rating

3.45762

Rating count

27,052

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Andrew Mcdonald

Think i got an old bottle....

3.25

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Vincent Amar

It was pretty damn good for a surprise IPA. The rum barrels did a number on making this drinkable. Nowhere on the bottle did it state that it was an IPA.

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Björn R

3.2. September 2018.

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Christian Rogersen

Initially light and fruity on the palate but then a boozy ton of Tropicana smacks you in the face. The finish is a mix of hops and molasses.

3.25

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Brian Dyer

Interesting...rum barleywine? Maybe not my favorite but gives a pleasant buzz at 6 years on

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Maxi Stritzi

Hmm hmm hmm novelty but not too enjoyable.

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J D

Boozy AF tastes very close to a barleywine. The rum flavor pretty much overwhelms everything else. the combo isn't working for me.

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Dos Ruedas

Last night. Cold camping (30’s) big glass bowl of stars above.

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Ty L.

Not too shabby - not my favorite - is mosaic hopped. Aged in run barrels gives it a little sweetness too. The more I drink of it the more I taste the heat of the rum...

3.0

almost 5 years ago

 

Shelby Baker

Just boozy rough hops

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Mick D.

So much better than I remember.

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Will

Found a bottle in the cellar. Aged since 2018 l, didn't improve it. It didn't appear to get any worse either.

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Hank W.

Tastes like a few shots of rum dropped in an IPA

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Fins1

Natta!!!!!

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Ben Edwards

2018. Rum not as noticeable. Much more drinkable this time

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Master

OK!

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Eetu Valkama

Liian makea. Hyvin humaloitu. Tynnyri ei maistu.

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Niki H

Jäykkää on, varmaan jos tottuu ni vois olla ihan ok

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Lance Melching

This beer has mellowed. Still lots of boozy rum but the hoppy bite has mellowed.

3.0

over 3 years ago

 

Dan F.

2018 release. Boozy rum start mellowing out to a hoppy floral finish. Overall heat of this has mellowed out to be a good session beer.

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Luis P

From the cellar; bottled on 06.04.18.

3.0

over 3 years ago

 

Chuck Kim

Nice boozy flavor

3.0

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Lutero

Boh

3.0

about 3 years ago

 

Jasen Melnick

Boozy on nose and in flavor, rum gives a more herbal or spicy flavor

3.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Richard Lawson

Was hoping some age would improve this. Nope... If anything it got worse

3.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Charlie M.

Bottled on 6/4/18 - I didn't like this when it was fresh. It's much more tolerable with some age on it, however. Still quite boozey, but I no longer feel like I'm drinking sunscreen. While more tolerable, I'm still not a big fan of this.

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Matti Saarinen

Wood, vanilla, pine, grass, booze, sweetness and bitterness. An interesting blend of barrel notes and a boozy hoppy brew.

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Lucía Rodrigo

Barrica Ron

3.0

over 2 years ago

 

Troy

Thanks Corey!

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Lee Bentley

Hmm still not really my favorite!

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James Marotta

Wasn't a fan of this at all. Wasn't balanced to me.

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Tom Spencer

I’d rather drink a Bud Light. Disappointing because I love Founders.

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Jarid M.

The rum barrels are present...and very boozy

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Matt Kolehmainen

Post Ratebeer backlog. From 2018 / 4 3 6 3 11 / 2.7 Overall

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Steffen Kongshøj

Kæft mand. Tung som et skur. De romfade den har ligget i gør den ekstra heftig. Lige voldsom nok. Så er jeg mere til stout på sherryfade.

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