 dchmela (1437), Orlando, Florida, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 2, 2008 2007, opened on a rare cooooold night in Florida. Pours a dark copper with a thin white head that quickly fades. Aroma is hoppy, toffee, and roasted malt. Hops are very aggressive american hops combined with smooth english malt. A very nice combo. Body is very much like a fine sherry, but without the sweetness. While it has yet to really age any, still very smooth and complex, very tasty. Alcohol is there, but well hidden. Hops do not slam you in the face, but you know that they are there. I am putting away a couple to see how this ages, because I think this is smooth now and can only imagine what this will become. A must try.
kenb (1100), Oregon, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 2, 2008 Updated: Jan 5, 2008 12 oz bottle via BA-SS-07 (thanks!). 2006 bottle. Pours a copper with an average sized beige head. Nose is fusel alc, vanilla, and grainy. Taste starts with some burnt caramel, orange-peal, toffee, and grapefruit. Body is medium, carbonation high. Abv is there for 10% but not overwhelming. I think think would age well for a couple years.
Rynoplasty (513), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 30, 2007 This is a 2006 edition bottle, which seems to have become milder/smoother over the past year. Aroma is malty with a little bit of hops and alcohohol, taste is malty as well with a nice hop finish and a slight alcohol taste that seems to have lessened with age. Still nice and warming and always good in the winter.
yayforbeer (647), Orange Park, Florida, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 28, 2007 Single from Total Wine. I’ve had a pretty good run with beers lately except for the MGD. This is a really good barleywine. Sweet, floral aroma. Flavor was intense caramel and tingly, spicy hops. Nice warming alcohol burn accompanied the robust flavor. Wished for a really good cigar to go with it. Excellent winter warmer.
BeerVirgin72 (778), Pataskala, Ohio, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 28, 2007 I think I am addicted to barley wines. I really enjoyed this one and am surprised at some of the low ratings...Had on draft at Brews in Granville. Sweet and very woody up front, but I thought this one was pretty well blended and perfectly enjoyable...
DSG (1513), Tel Aviv, Israel
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Dec 28, 2007 Bottle sample at a tasting. 2.5 years old. Dark hazy amber with a small beige head. Aroma of malt, dark fruits and quite alot of alcohol. Sweet malt flavor with caramel and fruits. Medium to full body. Nice and very enjoyable but not very complex.
dkachur (2365), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 12/20 |
Dec 27, 2007 Updated: Dec 28, 20072007 bottle. Pours ruby with a small fizzy head. The usual barleywine aromas with a strong hint of nuttiness. Taste is smooth and silky, but kind of falls flat at the end. Nice try. BW Fest 1 of 5.
BeerBlockaid (538), Jacksonville, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 25, 2007 Nice lil barley wine Spices, nutmeg, coriander, caramel and molasses blend well with some spikey barley notes. Alcohol surfaces here and there. Wood roasted finish, and semi nutty. Ends with a fig like twist. Really well done! I think it’s time to try the others from this brewer.
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