Deciding on a bourbon...

[b-boy]

To me Makers Mark is what a bourbon is 'supposed to taste like'.

That's why I don't like it. It's kinda flat. It's too 'bourbony' if that makes any sense at all.

Michter's is another good bourbon. It can be hard to find, but I really enjoy it.

 

[cmac62]

I have recently taken a liking to Jim Beam, I haven't used it with making beer, but it has good flavor and is pretty smooth. If I was to do a BBA beer it would be a big old ale/scotch ale. Lots of alcohol and the malt backbone to sit for a while on the oak. I may need to get this brewing for next Xmas.

 

[Hwk-I-St8]

This is an interesting thread. I like bourbon and keep some around to sip on. The last BBA beer I made, I used Blanton's. My bourbon collecting friend thought that was over the top for a beer. It was tasty though.

I've got a 12% RIS in the primary now that I plan to age on oak/bourbon. I'm hoping it'll be ready for next winter. I haven't decided what bourbon to use. The stuff I sip is usually $50-70 a bottle and I'm guessing I can find something suitable for less $. I want something with good bourbon character yet smooth.

If this beer turns out, my wife (no pics) wants to get a real barrel for the next batch.