2025 Vermouth Barrel Aged Rye Imperial Brown Ale
pFriem Family Brewers • Brown Ale (Imperial)
ABV: 11.4%
96
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
20
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Hood River, OR
What Our Editors Thought
“Fresh minty aroma with some woodier malt notes. Dry but expressive in the flavor, herbal yet refined, with a light body and confident presentation despite the unexpected flavor.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Big chocolate and fudgy aromas up front followed by sherry and almond shells. Rich gourmand flavor with sherry and fudge. Very sweet with a tannic bitterness and background spicy note. Brown-ale base shows up in a medium-sweet, toasted malt background.”
What the Brewers Say
“Aged in sweet red vermouth barrels. Herbaceous notes of rich toffee and dried fig.”
Review printed in: From Grain to Class (Spring 2026)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: December 13, 2025