 kp (8399), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 1, 2007 Updated: Mar 8, 2009
Date: January 09, 2003
Mode: Bottle
Source: Ale Atlanta
Appearance: 2000
Overall: Clear dark amber, whispy white head, strong sweet malt aroma, big flavor, malt, hops, malt, hops
Date: December 01, 2005
Mode: draft
Source: brewery
big strong earthy hop aroma on rich malts, big beautiful fruity malt character, lots of bitterness, a whole new depth on draft
Date: August 20, 2006
Mode: bottle
Source: tasting
picking up some great rich aged carmel malt flavor to balance the earthy hops,
Date: February 20, 2009
Mode: bottle
Source: tasting
Vintage: 2000
Aroma: dry and earthy caramel aroma
Body: creamy body
Flavor: sweet and fruity flavor, lots of caramel sweetness, still plenty of earthy bitterness keeps it balanced, long bitter finish
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.6/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **4
Date: February 01, 2007
Mode: bottle
Source: Ale Atlanta
Vintage: 2004
Aroma: sweet fruit aroma with light alcohol
Flavor: very rich dark caramel malt flavor with deep dark fruits and ever lasting earthy bitterness keeps growing
Date: November 29, 2006
Mode: draft
Source: Naja’s
Vintage: 2006
Appearance: cloudy amber, creamy beige head, thick lace
Flavor: big earthy hop flavor on a dry caramel malt base, a touch of alcohol but well hidden by the malt and agressive hops, still very drinkable although a bit green
mreusch (727), Olathe, Kansas, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 28, 2007 2006 750ml bottle, pours a clear dark amber with ruby highlights and an ample frothy tan head, good lacing. Captivating aroma of sweet malts, caramel, vanilla, and candied dark fruits. Taste supports the aroma nicely, with mild carmely sweetness followed by the slightest hoppy finish. Palate is full and creamy, smooth and medium-full mouthfeel, with a slightly lingering and mellow finish. As expected from AleSmith, this is one fine barleywine, and will be fun to try again with some more age on it for additional mellowing...
nimbleprop (847), SouthWest, Washington, Washington DC, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Aug 21, 2007 2004, 750ml bottle. Pours a translucent, copper/caramel colored amber with a zero head. Smells of candy, medicine, malt and ethanol. Flavor is caramel, candy, vanilla, whiskey, wood, citrus. The finish is where this beer kicks it up, the heavy alcohol first hits the tongue and warms the mouth. The bitterness from the hops then takes over, tingling the mouth and tongue. The description says they intended to make you smile, certainly did the trick.
KingpinIPA (842), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Aug 21, 2007 Thanks to Naven for the bottle. Dark reddish color. Smell of dark fruit, minor coco, hops, malt, rasins, caramel, nuts, alcohol, toffee and spice. Tastes the same but with more chocolate and hops. Winderful barleywine.
glkaiser (1167), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 20, 2007 2006 bottle. Caramel color with absolutely no head. Very nice, subtle toffee aroma with some tobacco and graham crackers. Taste is lots of bitter hops and a good amount of fusel alcohol along with some dark fruits. You can taste the alcohol for sure, but fairly in check for 10%.
LtJudge (432), Muskego, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Aug 10, 2007 Thanks to kingpinIPA for sharing this one! Pours a cloudy brown color with small tan head.Aromas of Raisin,alcohol,and hop.Taste of sweet caramel and alcohol with a touch of choclate. Sweet finish.
Brewso (238), Mt Kisco, New York, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 9, 2007 Definitly on the hop side of the BW specturm. Delicious and complex fruitiness with tons of citrus hop. A little disappointing in the mouthfeel but than again there is nothing cloying about this. As a matter of fact this may be dangerously drinkable.
greenhorn1 (460), Mission Viejo, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Aug 1, 2007 750ml bottle. Pours a murky amber, little head, and large slow moving bubbles. Aroma is just as complex as the flavor. fruity, sweet caramel notes, and yes even a cinnamon roll. Flavor is delightful, woody, candy, hoppy, just the right balance. Nice long dry finish, with a medium to full body. This is an awesome BW, so many out there are just to harsh. Old Numbskull is smooth and relaxing.
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