 eaglefan538 (2401), Wilmington, Delaware, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Oct 31, 2009
Bottle shared by sloth. The pour was amber/pale orange with a decent little head, light carbonated bubbles. The aroma was lighter fruits with some caramel, citrus, a touch of wood. The flavor followed, barrel elements very subtle, and I probably would have missed them if not paying attention. Light fruits the dominant feature, some floral hop notes came about with warmer temperatures, the finish is a tad astringent/acidic. Mouthfeel was quite light-moderate for a BWine, pretty drinkable.
WayOuttaTune (9), Alabama, USA
does not count  | 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 27, 2009 Open and I could smell yeast and malt. Pour a dark reddish brown into a glass with not much head. Tastes like an ale with slightly sour aftertaste. The liquid lingers in mouth after a swallow. This is ok stuff. A few have been better. Many have been much worse.
matt7215 (996), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 26, 2009 bomber via a trade. pours deep red with a short tan head. minimal carbonation. aroma is typical amercian barley wine but very light. the flavour is similar. not real flaws except for a lack of punch. i didnt notice the barrel aspects and overall its a little thin. not a bad beer but not worthy a waxed dipped, $10++ bomber, limited release.
beersearcher (269), Glendale, California, USA
| 2.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 2/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 25, 2009 This is a big beer. Unlike Doggie Claws or other American barleywines this is less hop forward. Big alcohol bite at start and at finish. Malty in the middle.
fata2683 (931), Panama City, Florida, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 24, 2009 bottle, thanks to Keir, pours amber with a medium off white head. Sweet condensed milk and grapefruit aroma. Sweet malt and toasted bread flavors, very sweet with a boozy finish. Nice.
jzzbassman (850), New Albany, Mississippi, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 19, 2009 2009 Vintage. Pours a pretty ruddy color with a compact but thick tan head. The aroma is very sweet, with a lot going on.....brown sugar, vanilla, and a lot of alcohol. Taste is mildly bitter, hot with untamed alcohol, but finishing long and sweet.
vyvvy (2068), Hazelwood, Missouri, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 10, 2009 Thanks to the STL crew for sharing this one. Pours tawny brown with a light tan head. The aroma is very bready with toasted malt and soft alcohol. Medium / full body with a good amount of soft carbonation that has a small bite. The flavor starts with lots of sourdough, toasty malt, alcohol and spicy phenols. The finish is a bit nutty, fusel and barleywine style malt.
boFNjackson (1322), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 7, 2009 (Second rating of the Lost Barrels version for my 1300!) Holiday Ale Festival... I guess the bottled version is different batches that have been barrel aged and then bleneded together to create the final product. This version was from a single batch aged in a single barrel that was "lost" at the brewery and later discovered. We were then treated to this very special, unblended version of Mirror Mirror at the HAF 2009. Poured deep amber with a tan head. Rich, boozy, nutty, and malt aroma. Creamy palate. Sweet with pure sugar cane flavors. Strong vanilla and a solid alcohol warmth. Barrel notes like oak and whiskey. Astringent (in a great way), boozy finish.
Earlier Rating: 12/4/2008 Total Score: 4
2005 vintage at Holiday Ale Fest 08... Poured reddish with a beige head. Aroma was tart with bakers yeast and was sweet. Flavors of fruity and floral notes with hops and caramel flavors. Stung the palate a little bit with alcohol and pine-like flavors towards the finish.
TheEpeeist (1486), Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 4, 2009 22 oz bottle. Hazy rose brown with some white froth. Nose is caramel, apple, light citrus and grass with a hint of pine. Medium body with a tingle. Beautifully soft with no trace of alcohol. Taste is caramel, toffee and raisin balanced by citrus peel and pine needle. Finishes slightly bitter with green cantaloupe. An expertly executed English barleywine with just enough hops to add a spicy bite. Lip smacking goodness.
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