Ungstrup (15430), Frederiksberg, Denmark
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 2/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Jan 1, 2007 Bottled. An unclear brown beer with a lazing beige head - that doesn’t last that long. The aroma has very strong woody notes combined with notes of soy sauce and stored fruits. The flavor is somewhat oxydixed with notes of soy sauce, wood, and caramel. Papsoe (15109), Frederiksberg, Denmark
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Jan 8, 2007 (Bottle 18 cl) Courtesy of Degarth. Clear, dark, orangey brown - the head is pretty much absent. Very sweet and strong aromas - medicinal, cough syrup. Very full body with odd, salty accents. Lots of caramel and bourbon notes. Out of balance and not overly pleasant. 291206 omhper (12299), Stockholm, Sweden
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 | May 7, 2007 Updated: Jun 26, 2007Bottled, thanks cquiroga! Hazy dark brown, creamy beige head. Oaky raisin aroma. Sweet and very malty with extrenmely full body. Thick and grainy with concentrated vinous flavours oak, vanilla and coriander. Powerful and compact. Very good! fonefan (11888), VestJylland, Denmark
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Feb 6, 2009 Bottle 18cl. @ home. [ Trade by Papsoe ]. Clear medium to dark brown color with virtually none head. Aroma is heavy malty, roasted, caramel, dark berry, raisin, prune, cask wood - whsiky, alcohol. Flavor is heavy sweet and moderate to light heavy bitter with a long duration. Body is medium to full, texture is oily - syrupy, carbonation is flat, finish feel is moderate alcoholic. [20081117] MiP (9160), Sønderborg, Denmark
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Feb 25, 2007 Bottle, 14.7%. Nice, sweet bonbon hop aroma. Cloudy dark brown colour, no head. The flavour has some yeast, salt, alcohol. Powerful flavour including lots of dried fruit. A bit chewy. oh6gdx (9104), Vasa, Finland
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Apr 7, 2007 Bottled (Thanks stoutlover 72!). Dark nutbrown colour, not much head. Alcohol, raisins, oak barrel and some vanilla in aroma. Flavour is raisins, malts, alcohol, spices and some slight notes of vanilla. All in a wellmixed balance. Burningly warming, still very pleasantly done. joergen (8637), Frederiksberg, Denmark
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | Jan 7, 2007 Bottle.
Clear orange brown coloured with an off white head.
Sweet aroma of dried fruits, cheese, soy sauce and wood.
Flavour of dried fruits, especially raisins, and fruits. kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 | Sep 30, 2007 Updated: Mar 29, 2009
Name: Barleywine, Brandy Barrel
Date: December 03, 2005
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Strong Ale fest, 2005
Appearance: dark brown, thin beige head
Aroma: rich earthy malt aroma
Flavor: flavor has a nice alcohol sweetness well balanced by good earthy hops, rich fruity character
Name: Barleywine, Brandy Barrel
Date: March 27, 2009
Mode: bottle
Source: tasting
Words: brandy
Appearance: clear dark brown, scant head, legs
Aroma: sweet sherry and caramel aroma, still a touch of sweet brandy
Body: body is still thick and sweet
Flavor: rich sweet malt flavor, caramel and brandy coming through strong, just a hint of tartness
Aroma: 8/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 16/20
Rating: 4/5.0 Drinkability: 5/10
Score: **4
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