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Trickery

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

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Richmond, VA


Tavour Rating

4.3

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Style

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Barrel Aged Stout

ABV

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13.5%

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A Note on This Beer

Twenty-one months. That’s how long today’s Trickery Stout aged in hard-to-find apple brandy barrels. 

I certainly don’t have that kind of patience! I probably would have tasted the rich, chocolatey depths of this apple and oak-kissed brew after 6 months, then started chugging it right from the barrel. How could I resist slurping up the #9 ranked Milk Stout in the World on BeerAdvocate?! 

It’s a good thing the crew at Hardywood Park has more self control than I do.

After nearly two years spent picking up the boozy-sweet flavors of the brandy barrels, this brew is an absolute torrent of swirling mocha, black strap molasses, and vanilla-caramel, with notes of cherry and date. A touch of lactose adds a creamy finish.

It’s like dipping a crisp slice of sweet apple into a dark chocolate fondue, but with far more complexity.

Halloween is already behind us, but you can still treat yourself to some Trickery this year with this rare brandy barrel Stout. Don’t bother heading to either of Hardywood’s Virginia taprooms, though — they’re already sold out.

Rated 98/100 on BeerAdvocate — #9 in the World; 4.32 on Untappd


Reviews

4.3

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5216 Ratings

Harold

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5.0
Really excited to taste this one and glad I did. So robust in its flavor and great during the winter times. You bourbon hits at the end
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Elprofemaycol

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4.5
It’s a 4.40. Nice toasty chocolate malts, trickery and Foolery are amazing and have had several times
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Jbreed

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5.0
That barrel was so perfect, the most balanced yet unique stout I’ve had the pleasure of drinking. Top 5 all time
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Jefft86

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5.0
Superb, nuanced, but well constructed. Easily the best stout hardywood makes
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Mgodissart

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4.5
Very nice bottom, Apple sits in your mouth and is very nice, really enjoyable brew
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Yldutsscott

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4.0
Solid beer!
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john7

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3.0
Not for me. Bit of cough syrup taste/feel.
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Hoppygrower

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4.0
Nice barrel, definitely get some lactose.
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Lopezac15

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4.5
Very great apple flavor with a good mouth feel.
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beertarted714

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4.25
Had this beer recently and loved it. Great chocolate notes on the finish
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gi117

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4.25
No trick!
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mrkantz

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4.0
Great body, not too sweet, but hides the booze.
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Lily5459

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5.0
Waited six months to try, lots of coffee, chocolate, and cherry. No alcohol heat, One of the better barrel aged stout out there
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marten4

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4.75
Didn't know what to expect. OMG was this delicious. Slightly sweet and well balanced.
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Maddox

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5.0
Chocolate and apple it was smooth and aromatic. If I could order more I would.
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DrVorlauf

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3.5
Pours like motor oil and as dark. Head is small but deep brown. Brandy dominates the aroma. This smells big. Mouthfeel is thick like motor oil. Alcohol is upfront but not hot. Chocolate, caramel and brandy flavors are all present but the brandy stands in front. Cloyingly sweet finish. Really can only drink about 8 oz before you’re full.
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Schism

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4.0
The apple Brandy definitely came through. Was just a tad bit too heavy for my liking, but a solid beer.
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Kmpease

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5.0
Very special and unique. So glad I got this. Chocolate on the front, tart apple on the back. A dream come true. Hope i can get it again.
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CharlesH

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4.5
Very good solid milk stout.
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JAK408

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5.0
One of my all-time favorites. Mouthfeel is top-notch. Subtle apple coming through. Don't believe I've had an apple brandy barrel aged brew before. One word description: decedent.
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