Innis and Gunn Original Oak Aged Beer
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Guest Writer on April 23, 2008 
“Once it hits your lips it’s so good…”
By Guest Writer Mark Arevalo
In my college days, I did a fair amount of keg stands and Frank the Tank impersonations, but since then I’ve out grown keg parties and Will Ferrell quotes (well kind of) and I’ve graduated to beers that taste less like water and more like beer. In my search for good beer, I stumbled upon Innis and Gunn Original. This beer is aged 77 days in oak barrels that were used to mature bourbon. 
This process imparts an incredibly complex flavor characteristic that’s comparable to fine scotch or wine. I mostly tasted butterscotch and caramel, but Innis and Gunn say it has notes of vanilla, rose, and coconut as well. In fact, the brewers have gone as far as to provide a spidergram of flavors. But beyond the fancy flavor diagrams, the beer just tastes good; damn good. On a side note, it tastes even better with a medium-rare steak. Trust me I had the pair for dinner last night.
What this means to you: It’s good beer. Need I say more?
Cost: $5 per bottle
