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Drakes Barley Wine Brandy Barrel 3.95 156

Drakes Barley Wine Brandy Barrel

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1563.99/5.03.95/5.0Special14.7%95.5Snifter
Commercial Description:
Simply put this barley wine is the strongest beer we have ever brewed. At 14.70% alc/vol with a starting gravity of 26 plato Drakes barley wine has been big since birth. Crisp malts give this beer a burnt red color and deep rich sweetness. Placed in a brandy oak barrel since Dec. 2003 it has been aging and waiting for you to enjoy as you would any fine after dinner beverage. This is a very limited release and won't be repeated.
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 Ungstrup (15430), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/57/104/514/20
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
6/103/58/103/515/20
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
10/104/59/104/516/20
May 7, 2007    Updated: Jun 26, 2007
Bottled, 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
8/104/59/104/517/20
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
7/103/57/103/513/20
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
8/104/59/104/517/20
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
7/103/57/103/515/20
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
8/104/58/104/516/20
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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