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Lagunitas Olde Gnarly Wine 3.83 623

Lagunitas Olde Gnarly Wine

Percentile
98
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
6233.84/5.03.83/5.0Spring11%89.6Snifter
Commercial Description:
Our annual BarleyWine is brewed to last, but hard to hold on to.
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 awaisanen (1279), Irvine, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/516/20
Apr 18, 2006  
From Bottle. Cherry amber colored pour with a small beige head that quickly diminishes to a sticky caramel ring. Aroma of starwberries glazed with caramel sauce and garnished with tangerine zest and a fresh squeeze of peach juice. Thick, syrupy mouthfeel with tons of sweet passion fruit, mango, sticky pineapple, and ripened pear. Pleasantly sweet palate is followed nicely by some white grapefruit hop tones, but could be a touch stronger to minimize the cloying effect of the sugary fruits. Final smack of spiced fig and maple syrup.


 jrob21 (1278), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/104/517/20
May 14, 2006  
Average light brown head. Clear brown color. Smells of caramel and resin. Tastes of vanilla raising, plum, and prune. Full bodied and sticky texture. Long finish and heavily sweet. Smooth balanced beer.


 drfabulous (1275), Columbia, Missouri, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Aug 10, 2009  
Very intense barley wine. Sweet, malty and fruity (plumb and some cherry). Alcohol is noticeable.


 aspidites (1274), manteca, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/514/20
Mar 11, 2005  
Good after a few years where it develops oloroso sherry and madeira notes. some rasted malt molasses and brownsuger. Possibly great over pancakes. Dried fruits with a toasted nuts balance.Good bitterness and mouthfeel.


 heykevin (1269), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/54/102/58/20
Mar 1, 2002  
Funky weird sweetness premeates this beer with a bit of metallic thrown in there to boot plus a weirdly acidic finish. I really hope the other one in the basement tastes better than this.


 MI2CA (1266), Noblesville, Indiana, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Sep 26, 2008  
22oz - 2008 Thanks Crosling - Aroma of caramel malt, subtle fruit, earthy hops and a malty finish. Pours transparent copper with a small head and great lacing. Flavor matches aroma. Palate is creamy and smooth. Alcohol is well hidden. A very nice easy drinking barely wine.


 JCW (1262), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
May 2, 2003    Updated: May 7, 2003
This is a good beer in its own right, but I think I like Brown Sugga a little better. Same color, amber, reddish yellow what the heck. Lite head. Malty aroma. Malty taste. Chewy, some hops, but not the first thing you will say after a sip. Little bitterness on the finish. Nice barley!


 crazyvin (1254), New York, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/517/20
May 23, 2008  
poured a nice mahogany color with very thin off white head. The had dissipated rather fast leaving a beautiful almost cognac like presence. Aroma was a mix of sweet caramel notes and some leather notes. A hint of oak. Flavor was rich sweet malts, pine-like hops and a kick ass alcohol note to boot. A bit thin on the palate, but still very good.



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