Atlas Brewing Sauternes-Barrel-aged T-Rex Hugs
Last year I ranked Atlas’s gin-barrel-aged Anniversary Ale among my top finds, so I was looking forward to seeing what the Saller brothers could do with some other non-bourbon offerings. Who knew that a Belgian-style strong dark ale played well with wine barrels? The already-rich caramel notes received some added depth to the sweetness, the creamy body grabbed a good amount of oaky goodness and the finish had a bite of vinous sharpness to it.—KK