Moylans Old Blarney Barley Wine

Brewed by Moylans Brewery & Restaurant
Style: Barley Wine
Novato, California USA

very hoppy, good barley wine, reminds me why i love them, i have immersed into belgians lately, its great to get a buzz and jolt out of a nice barley wine like this, hoppy, sweet, spicy, everything a beer should be i just tried the cask version of this at the brewery/restaurant, and this thing is a totally dif creature when served this way.. ingrediants were less prominant and more complex of a drink than the bottled version, very very nice both ways!

like it on first cracking the crown, rich, malty, sweet, boozy barleywine goodness wafts out from the start...pours a beautiful mahogany, deep crimson at base, with a sturdy slab of creamy pale-yellow foam above. In the nose, it’s classic b’wine: rich, complex, deep, dark notes, of leather, wood, cognac, cherries, grapes, some devilish spices, a wicked elixir, to be sure...and just the way I like it! Taste: Huge mouthfeel, enormous, dominates every inch of the mouth, coats the palate with this thick, slick roasty, fruity, deeply divine deliciousness.... full-bodied, long, thick, fruity finish...wow, and the 10% abv does peek it’s nose in early, you can taste it, and I currently like it...powerful prominence, this flavor, fat, full, and richly rewarding...this is a humdinger-inger of a barleywine, like Bigfoot’s big brother! Each sip lets you slip into a new subsection of Nirvana, let the soul loose on tasting this one, brothers, so that the spirit can stretch farther while feeling it’s joys in all it’s complexities. Big thumbs ...wait, how many do I have? well, they’re all going up, up, up!

Citus aroma,brown orange color, fresh pine-citrus hoppy flavor,alot of hops in this barley wine, but still very balanced, really good.

Dark dark orange and very cloudy. Nice head. Very earthy, lots of malt flavor but a lot of pine hop flavor too. I like this one, makes me feel like I’m camping. Thumbs up. [Tasted next to Green Flash Barleywine] The Moylans has more hop flavor; the Green Flash has much more hop sting but not as much hop flavor.

Yeah, what they said. I am not very good at describing flavors, but they seem right on. See my rating. It’s very good.

Very agressive, especially in the finish. This one is dominated by bitterness, so if you’re looking for thickness, this isn’t it. Strong and agressive throughout.

Very fruity, malty, floral and candy aroma. Small tan head with lacing that could last for days. Flavor is complex, rich and very satisfying. Citrus, nuts, dates, malt and hints of glorious hops. I am actually surprised with the ratings on this barley wine, as I found it to be rather exceptional for its class. Alcohol is very well hidden and the flavors blend well in balance with good harmony. If you enjoy barley wine you shouldn't pass this one up, top shelf!

Classic delicious BW. Not too over the top like a lot of them. Incredible and flavorful and very drinkable. You can down two of these easy! Nice and hoppy but I would like it a little sweeter.