 harlequinn (2746), Tacoma, Washington, USA
Oct 23, 2003
I really wish that I had purchased more of this before I left Idaho. If anyone is reading this, I would love to do a large trade for some more of this. What can I say, this is my favorite barleywine that I have tried so far. This really comes across on the front as a barleywine, but in the back, it is like an american strong ale. This one has lots and lots of hops, and I love that. The pour is nicely golden with a huge head, the lacing in indescribable, taking over the whole glass. Aroma is lightly spicy, but the taste is suitably sweet and pleasing with lots of hops in the aftertaste. A nice bittersweet finish.
AgentSteve (736), Livermore, California, USA
Jul 30, 2008 Big ol’ 2001 bottle shared at the RB City Beer party, pours attractive opaque ruddy brown with thin cream colored head. Flavorful and sweet with an earthy finish that was a bit hot.
1FastSTi (2388), Glendale, Wisconsin, USA
Jun 14, 2008 2002 vintage. Thanks Jason! The beer pours to a hazy glowing amber body with a coating off-white head and spotted lacing. The aroma is complexly caramelized and oxidized hops. Very nice however. The flavor is malty with some soapy hops and earthiness. The palate is medium bodied and has a slightly bitter hop to it. Nicely textured.
Glouglouburp (1915), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Jun 4, 2008 In short: A tired smooth fruity strong ale. Past due date.
How: Vintage bottle, post-Dark-Lord-Day 2008 party. Unknown generous soul.
The look: Murky orangey body topped by an off-white ring of foam
In long: Sugary sweetness and a lot of fruity flavours with no specific fruits really coming out. Less oxidized than most beer its age but the beer is passed due date. If there was a hop bite it is long gone and the body/mouthfeel/carbonation felt very tired. Alcohol well concealed. Didn’t fell like a Barley Wine. I had put away the notebook but despite my advanced drunken state I had to pull it back out when that rare threat showed up unexpectedly. But with a rare beer like that opportunity only knock once, if I hear a second knock it’s probally a Jehovah’s witness.
hopdog (4525), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
May 26, 2008 12oz bottle. 2002 vintage. Poured a medium orange color with a huge sized off white head. Aromas of caramel, dark fruits, some oxidation but not really detracting, and nuts. Tastes of caramel, dark fruits, toffee, nuts, and lightly earthy. Alcohol content well hidden. I think this one has seen better days, but not bad as it is.
Ughsmash (2958), Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
May 22, 2008 2002 12oz bottle. Poured deep caramelly-copper with a short cap of beige head. The aroma picked up spicy and floral hop notes (quite restrained) with deep, well-aged caramel and fruit maltage.. the cat pee from the Amarillo was stretched out and gave a bit of a sour impression.. too old, but I dug it. The flavor showed greater signs of oxidation.. toasty caramel and fruits at the core with a bit of cardboard and spicy herbal notes around.. the back-end found some soap and more fruits. Medium-plus bodied, spicy, and oxidized on the palate.. definitely lost something over the years.
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