Dempseys Millennium Barley Wine

Brewed by Dempseys Restaurant and Brewery
Style: Barley Wine
Petaluma, California USA

2004 vintage on tap @ Dempseys poured a clear reddish brown with a lingering ring of amber foam. Aromas of sherry, toffee, carmel, fruittiness and a hint of spice. Palate was medium bodied and smooth with a lightly dry finish. Flavors of sherry, toffee, some brandy notes, light fruittiness and light spice with a smooth bittersweet finish.

Tap @ Toronado 2005 barley wine festival. Rudy color with a laced tan head. Brown sugar, molasses, bitter but balanced hops.

Draught, Toronado. Body is dark amber. Aroma is lightly malty (caramel, cookie), lightly hoppy (resin), with a note of wood. Flavor is heavily sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter. Finish is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, moderately bitter. Medium to full body, syrupy texture, soft carbonation, moderately alcoholic. Almost devoid of aroma, but with an ok flavor balance, this was a snoozer.