 opiate (199), Sandy, Utah, USA
Feb 15, 2002 One of my all time favorite beers for sure. Luckily I’m a member of a local homebrewing club. And I’ve had the pleasure of sharing a few different vintages of this ale which guys in the club have brought to share. Every time...without fail...I feel like I’ve died and gone to heaven when this ale touches my tongue. SUPERB. Strong. Rich. Complex. Malty. In-fucking-credible.
rosebud (47), Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
Apr 8, 2001 I have to give this one a perfect rating, what a beautiful beer. Only gets better with age. I’ve had the ’96 & ’97 and can attest to it getting better with age. Truly a beer for barleywine lovers, I’ve had several and this, by far is the best!
mrbeakersalesman99 (17), USA
Apr 8, 2001 what can I say! This beer is sooooo beyond beautiful that you just have to try it if you can find a bottle!!! It’s not being made anymore. I never knew a barleywine style ale could taste this great
aledrinker (101), New Brunswick, USA
Feb 25, 2001 This beer is heaven!
jca_lbi (378), New Jersey, USA
Nov 16, 2002 Update 1997 vintage: Copper bronze in color. the pour yields no head. Very madiera like qualities and see notes below. My numbers ain’t movin’.
Vintage 1994. Oh dear God this is stage 5 beer nirvana! Smooth, vinuous aroma (slightly oaky as well). Delightful caramel and port-like characteristics. This bottle was pulled out for the host of Split Thy Skull VII and he graciously shared it with a few of us. Truly deserving of my first perfect score. Outstanding!
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