Alaskan Barley Wine Ale (Big Nugget)

Brewed by Alaskan Brewing Co
Style: Barley Wine
Juneau, Alaska USA

Such sweetness, then the alcohol—maple, caramel, cognac soaked cherries, pine sap. Clear mahogany, with a thin light brown head that lingers a little. The flavors are attacking my mouth—couldn’t smell hops but now I know they’re in there. Not as much in the flavor as in the mouth, where it also carries a little density Had this in the basement for 10 months—the beer could have held out longer-- and turned out a good pick for review 300. A fruitiness out front in the flavor I cant define, grapes might come closest, caramel, alcohol, pine resin and smoke. 8 4 8 4 17

22oz bottle thanks to pantanap, big thanks Kan. Beautiful mahogany color. Awsome aroma as well. lots of dark malts and fruits, very rich. Real good bitterness up front to go with the luxurious maltiness . Just got better as it warmed, a truly outstanding Barleywine.

Bottle shared with jerc, mabel, blankboy & HogTownHarry - courtesy of jerc & mabel. Ruby-mahogany with a wispy tan head. Aroma of burnt sugar, cola, caramel and resiny hops. Light-to-medium bodied. Flavour of barley candy, caramel, orange zest, with citric hops and a mild booze heat to finish. Aside from being a bit lighter bodied that I prefer, this was a fantastic barley wine!

22 oz bottle, 2007. Just clear crimson brown with a smattering of tan froth. Nose is pineapple, caramel and spruce. Smooth medium body with a nice spritzy tingle. Taste is caramel, mango and orange peel but still retaining a piney grapefruit bite. I’m not usually a fan of hoppy barleywines but this one is done quite well.

Bottle from an Alaskan friend.Nice small tan head that had a decent hang time then faded leaving a little lace behind.Good amber red color.The aroma was nicely malty with some decent hints of caramel and maybe a slight twinge of fruit in there as well.The flavor was pretty decent malty fruity taste with some caramel and or maybe some toffee notes.Theres a slight hint of alcohol upfront but it seems to fade quickly leaving a slightly oily fruity feel on the palate.This a fairly good brew,but then i don’t think i’ve ever had a bad brew yet from these guys.Well worth trying again and thankfully i have a couple more for later trials.

Bomber gift from CMUBEERMAN. Thanks Andrew! Pours darkest ruby, off white head. Aroma is chewy caramel, dried fruits, honey, and bread. Flavor is the same and has a lofty body that lightly falls to bitterness. Barleywines are not my favorite genre, but this beer is drinkable and not too syrupy.

Bottle at RBSG2008 Grand Tasting on 08/02/2008. Clear amber body with a small tan head. Big caramel and molassas aroma. Huge caramel and molassas flavor. Full body with moderate carbonation.

Bottle (651ml) shared with HogTownHarry, GregClow, jerc & mabel -- courtesy of jerc & mabel. 2007 vintage. Pours a clear deep ruby with orange hues and a small diminishing creamy tan head. Very nice sweet aroma of toasted malt, brown sugar, hops, toffee and light alcohol. Flavour follows the aroma and is quite tasty. The finish is sweet, bitter and with just the right amount of alcohol. Delicious and oh so easy to drink! Medium bodied. What a fantastic beer!