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Nodding Head Old Willys Ghost


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Brewed by Nodding Head Brewery
Style: Barley Wine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA

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63.63/5.03.44/5.0Winter9%0Snifter

Commercial Description:
A strong barleywine brewed to exorcise the ghosts of the previous occupants of this Center City Philadelphia brewpub: Samuel Adams brewhouse.
 swirl (267), collingswood, New Jersey, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Apr 11, 2005  
A strong barleywine with a great amber appearance. A good balance of hops and malt in the aroma with a buttery taste.


 dirtymike (2018), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/515/20
Feb 29, 2004  
GABF '03, deep copper in color with a trace of a white head.Well balanced between hops and malt,alcohol is present but not overwhelming.


 dberger624 (1028), Phila, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Jun 14, 2003  
Cask at the Grey Lodge in Phila. Nice solid barley wine. Smooth with a hint of hops.


 fishman (349), Philadelphia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/515/20
Dec 13, 2001  
Surpisingly light color for a barleywine, some hoppiness, doesn’t do a great job masking its alcohol, but its decent none-the-less. Very smooth, and almost buttery, great to keep you warm on a cold night. Sadly, only served in small brandy snifters at the brewpub.


Toiletduck (20), Philadelphia, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Nov 19, 2001  
Typical barleywine for the most part. It might just be me but I’m beginning to notice pretty uncanny similarities in the yeasty flavor of most Philadelphia-based beers.


 PhillyBeer2112 (2084), Orange Park, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Apr 17, 2001  
Mild hoppiness. Quite smooth, with a deceptively high alcohol content.



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