 AmEricanbrew (1828), bankrupt socialistwelfare state, Washington DC, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 11, 2009 Hazy copper color with a tan head. Awesome yeasty, malty aromas of apple cinnamon pie, vanilla and pears. Smooth medium body. Nice malty sweet caramel vanilla pit fruit flavors. Alcohol is well hidden . Great barleywine.
petematte46 (225), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 5, 2009 Poored a dark brown with no head whatsoever. Minimal lacing. Dry, Earthy, little sweet, and a nice tart cherry finish. I can see why some would not like this or think it’s infected.
kegbear (269), Orange, California, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Sep 1, 2009 Bottle. This had a funk, vinegar, and tart infection taste that lurked in the background like an unwanted intruder. Not up to AleSmith’s usual excellence.
jeremytoni (1106), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 31, 2009 From a bottle poured a syrupy light amber color with almost no head. Nice malty flavor with a lingering bitter/sour finish.
kp (8399), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Aug 31, 2009
Name: Decadence
Date: August 15, 2009
Mode: Bottle
Source: South Bay Drugs, San Diego
Vintage: 2008
Appearance: hazy dark red, fine beige head
Aroma: sweet dark caramel aroma, touch of fruityness, balancing earthyness
Flavor: sweet malt flavor, nice fruityness, drying earthyness, light fruity tartness
Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.1/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: *4
bhensonb (4276), Woodland, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 30, 2009 Bottle from South Bay Drug. Quite ruby in front of halogen - otherwise just dark. Nice two-finger tan head; fine bubbles. Aroma of sweet mild dark fruit; sort of cherry. Medium body with creamy carbonation. Lots of malt, light touch of sour, and significant fruit. There’s something more than caramel, but it’s definitely not treacle. A bit of heat. Finishes quite a bit cherry. The sour might reflect the type of cherry. Seems to have a bit of chocolate in the aftermath. There’s a heck of a lot going on in this beer. Keeps changing.
markwise (1186), 15 Minutes from Kuhnhenn in, Florida, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Aug 29, 2009 Thanks IBrew2or3 for the share. Pours dark red with an off-white head. Nose is brandy, caramel, sugar, and tobacco with a hint of vinegar. Flavor is malt, caramel, and sugar up front, with some funk, vinegar, and infection in the back. There are also some tart fruit/ cherry notes here- lots of vinegar. Huh? For a Decadence beer this is strange... Almost tastes infected, but I have had separate bottles. Did they mean for this to taste infected?
Odeed (1673), Bakersfield, California, USA
| 2.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 3/10 | 2/5 | 6/20 |
Aug 29, 2009 dark orange in color with a small white head.the aroma is sherry,tobacco,earth,and a slight twang at the end.flavor is much of the same with the funky twang standing out even more.seems like this would be a good beer if it wasnt infected.
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