 DarkMagus (433), San Jose, California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 24, 2008 Dark amber color with a very slight head. Super intense resinous hoppy aroma, classic grapefruitiness and some slight grassiness. Juicy hop flavors with loads of citrus, mostly grapefruit... some bitter orange peel, all on top of a rich malty base. Some hints of a light spiciness and some caramel, along with an extremely bitter, but nicely balanced finish. Overall a great beer, well-made and definitely something I’d look forward to in the future.
blutt59 (2169), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 23, 2008 22 oz. bottle, reddish brown pour with off white head, lots of alcohol but still pretty smooth, hop and caramel flavors, good tasting barleywine
AgentofKarma (3), Westminster, Colorado, USA
does not count  | 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 20, 2008 I first had this beer at the Avery brewery in Boulder and I was seriously impressed. Having never tasted a barleywine, I was surprised to taste an intense hop presence reminiscent of a good IPA. The color was a great ruby hue and the mouthfeel was smooth and very drinkable all while the sweet malt flavors contributed to a very balanced flavor. I would highly recommend this beer.
scoobysnak (249), Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 18, 2008 Pour with a 1 finger width head that reduces to a half finger width. Good lacing throughout. Smell is seriously hopsy, good grapefruit and orange peel scent. Color is a good amber color. Taste is predictably hoppy which I am very happy with. I didn’t really notice any sort of sweet finish. Has a very crisp flavor that is very good.
masonjer (564), Holt, Michigan, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 18, 2008 Had this on tap at Ashleys in Ann arbor. Smelled nice, citrus and bitter fruit. Really fills the mouth, smooth with a great malt backbone and layers of punchy hops throughout. This stuff is nice, a good one for conversation.
HoPPyToNy (16), USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 16, 2008 Fruity, hop and citrus aroma. Amber brown with frothy head that quickly dissipates. Grapefruit and malt. Well balanced, go’s down smooth. Good thick mouth feel. Very good overall. drink this bi-weekly.
posikyle (165), Alabama, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 16, 2008 Pours a beautiful deep amber color, nicely formed lace head. Aroma is very hoppy (hoppier than I expected). Flavor is hoppy with some understated fruit finishes. Very smooth, easily drinkable. Definitely recommended.
pintsize (1042), Austin, Texas, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 16, 2008 1-15-08 tap
Medium thick amber color with thick head and pillowy lacing. Smell is sweet and hoppy. Nice big smooth creamy body - really impressed! Very drinkable. Flavor is nicely developed and not too bold. Nice finish.
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