Drunk on August 4, 2010
Firestone Walker Double Barrel Ale
Brewed in Paso Robles, CA bought at Trader Joe's, Camarillo, CA drank at home in Katy, TX while preparing stir fry for dinner. 5.0% alc/vol.
On their web site Firestone issue a challenge to their "good friends across the pond" to match the freshness of the taste of DBA. They say "we've honored the great traditions of the great British Pale brewers of Burton-on-Trent using our patented Firestone Union oak barrels. You're left with a mild blend of vanilla and toasted oak flavor touched eith an elegant hint of English noble hops. DBA is the flagship of our company and wildly popular."
While the beer was very pleasant to drink and nicely balanced I am not sure that the claim to match a UK pale ale has been met.
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