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The barrel-aged ale shows an amber color, a warm caramel flavor and a whiskey aroma. The brewery lists 13.6% ABV, and Untappd carries vintages of the beer from 2013 to 2024, with the 2023 release at 13.6% and the 2024 release at 12.9%. It won Gold at the U.S. Open Beer Championship in 2022. The main Untappd entry, added in 2011, lists 14.2%.

ABV
13.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Gold · 2022
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Barrel Aged Strong Beer
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Barrel Aged Strong Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
carameloakmalty
caramel
oak
malty
Aroma
Prominent whiskey and oak influence dominates the nose, softened by layers of caramel and toasted malt.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Naughty Temple

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with warm, honeyed tones beneath bright light. The pour reveals excellent head retention with fine, sticky lacing that clings to the glass. Body is visibly full and unclouded, displaying the clarity expected of a well-aged barrel ale.

deep amberexcellent head retentionfull-bodied

◌ Aroma

Prominent whiskey and oak influence dominates the nose, softened by layers of caramel and toasted malt. Vanilla and charred wood notes emerge as the beer warms. Underlying richness speaks to both barrel contact and significant alcohol maturation.

whiskey-forwardoak and vanillacaramel malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, leading into a mid-palate dominated by caramel sweetness and deep oak character. Alcohol warmth becomes increasingly apparent across the palate without overwhelming the balance. Bitterness remains restrained at 35 IBU, allowing the barrel and malt complexity to remain foremost.

caramel, oak-drivensmooth, warming alcohollow bitterness

◑ Finish

Long, warming fade with persistent oak and caramel notes lingering on the palate. Alcohol heat builds gently in the throat, leaving a dry, woody aftertaste.

extended finishdry oakwarming alcohol
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
86
Appearance
82
Finish
81
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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