djnicotine99 (17), Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
| 5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 20/20 |
Oct 26, 2001 These leeps are sarseelon. You guys. Thunderpussyleeps are the greatest!!!!!!!
SirTom (85), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Mar 5, 2004 Another excellent offering from Magnolia. The best barley wine I've ever had, hands down. For '04 it is 10.7% (and feels even stronger).
 aspidites (1274), manteca, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 4, 2005 2005 edition is the best ever for this marvelous brew. So young but yet so mature. just amazing malt complexity and nice hop balance. simply a joy to behold and ready for the world at such a young age, a testament to great parenting.
luvcasks (178), USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 19, 2006 Tried 3 vintages of this as part of the strong beer tasting month
2002, 2003 and 2005
My favorite was the 2002 - though it was lighter in body
Aroma: Chocolaty and malty. For such a big beer I dont pick up alochol in the aroma
Appearance: Nice amber
Flavor: Wonderful malt with great balance of hop bitterness.
Palate: Medium bodied unlike a lot of malty barley wines... long somewhat dry finish
Overall: An excellent beer regardless of the vintage... it is wonderful to see the differences for the years. A treasure worth seeking out... as with every beer I try at the Magnolia I come away with affirmation that Dave Maclean makes absolutely incredible English Style Beers bar none... a brewer and brew pub a must visit in SF
wetherel (1627), Encinitas, California, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Feb 11, 2008 Wooohoo. Great to try a beer with this name (and it’s over 10% too!). Tried on tap at Magnolia pub during strong ale month. Great pub/restaurant. Creamy microbubble head. Deep red color. Sweet. Alcohol well hidden. Delicious.
Naven (873), Poway, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 19, 2007 On tap @ Magnolia: A nice surprise, this one was. Beautiful amber color, totally fruity nose. The flavor was both fruity and warming. There were some nice hops present as well. My favorite beer at Magnolia thus far.
Odeed (1675), Bakersfield, California, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Oct 16, 2004 first off ya cant beat the name....i love it!
i have not had this years batch but i get a growler of it every year if i can.excellent barlywine.
MI2CA (1266), Noblesville, Indiana, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 21, 2007 4oz sample in a full size tulip at brewery - Aroma of prunes, plums, raisin, alcohol and earty hops. Pours deep mahogony with a small head and good lacing. Flavor matches aroma with strong alcohol and a deep fruitiness. The hops shine a little too brightly for my tastes. Palate is tart and sticky. A really nice barleywine I’d love to have with a little age on it. Very tasty none the less.
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