Beers similar to Oakspire

Pale Ale·United States·9% ABV·One of 600 Pale Ales in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Oakspire's malty and sweet character. A malty, sweet deep amber ale at 9.0% ABV, married to the flavors of bourbon-steeped charred oak through a custom-built, proprietary infusion method. Brewed since 2018 as a holiday special, it became a fan favorite. Caramel 80, rye and roasted barley join pale and Munich malts, with CTZ and Dolcita hops.

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10 beers like Oakspire

Dark Island Reserve

Orkney Brewery

United Kingdom · Scotch Ale · 10%

ALTERNATIVE

74%

FLAVOUR MATCH

As with Oakspire, same oak notes and roasted notes; adds dark fruit notes, fuller-bodied, no sweetness.

What carries overoakmaltyroastedcaramelboozy

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

Compared to Oakspiredark fruitchocolatecreamysweetclean

Structure: Very close — a touch more body, a touch more sweetness.

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

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Curmudgeon

Founders Brewing Co.

United States · Old Ale · 9.8%

ALTERNATIVE

71%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Alongside Oakspire on oak notes and caramel notes: adds vanilla notes, fuller-bodied, drops roasted notes.

What carries overoakmaltysweetrichcaramel

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

Compared to Oakspirevanillasmoothdark fruitroastedclean

Structure: Very close — a touch more body, a touch more sweetness.

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

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Mad River Maple

Lawson's Finest Liquids

United States · Pale Ale · 8%

ALTERNATIVE

71%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Shares caramel notes and richness with Oakspire; adds fullness, noticeably more bitter, but drops oak notes.

What carries overmaltysweetcaramelrichclean

Structure: more bitter, a notch softer

Compared to Oakspiresmoothfull-bodiedcitrusyoakroasted

Structure: Very close — a touch less texture, a touch more bitterness.

Structure: more bitter, a notch softer

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Yorkshire Stingo

Samuel Smith's Old Brewery

United Kingdom · English Strong Ale · 8%

70%

MATCH

Keeps oak notes and caramel notes like Oakspire, adds fullness, fuller-bodied, drops roasted notes.

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

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Tennent's Scotch Ale

Tennent's Wellpark Brewery

United Kingdom · Scotch Ale · 9%

70%

MATCH

A touch more fullness, fuller-bodied, no oak notes — roasted notes and caramel notes as with Oakspire.

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

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Old Crafty Hen

Old Speckled Hen

United Kingdom · Strong Ale · 6.5%

68%

MATCH

Like Oakspire on oak notes and caramel notes — adds dark fruit notes, fuller-bodied, but without the roasted notes.

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

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Fata Morgana

Birrificio Eastside Brewing

Italy · Scotch Ale · 9%

66%

MATCH

Mirrors Oakspire's caramel notes and richness — plus dark fruit notes, fuller-bodied, minus sweetness.

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

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Yabai Yabai Strong Scotch Ale

Baird Brewing Company

Japan · Scottish Ale · 8%

66%

MATCH

Same richness and roasted notes as Oakspire, adds fullness, fuller-bodied, but without the oak notes.

Structure: a touch fuller, softer

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Both Barrels

Adnams Brewery

United Kingdom · Strong Ale · 9%

66%

MATCH

Fuller — same oak notes and richness as Oakspire, adds vanilla notes, fuller-bodied, but without the sweetness.

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

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Hahn Special Vintage 1999

Hahn Brewing

Australia · Old Ale · 8%

66%

MATCH

Fuller — same oak notes and caramel notes as Oakspire, adds dark fruit notes, fuller-bodied, but without the roasted notes.

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

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