 Sully (1367), Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Jun 1, 2009
After a real dwahl on the ratings front I am inspired to rate this one. The presentation in the glass is a much deeper borwn than expected, with the haziness that comes from a bottle conditioning later in the pouur. The nose is a melange of good robust IPA hops and fine toffee notes that give it a great balance. The ABV is noticeable but not overtly so. As we get closer to winter in the southern hemisphere I agree that it is a better beer for the cooler months. A very good beer and fine introduction to a popular brewer. The $20 price tag for the beer is not a concern as it is worthy of the accolades given to it.
JulienHuxley (221), Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 1/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 10, 2009 Bottle. Murky brown pour with a white head. Aroma is lots of leafy hops, eucalyptus, resinous pine and some fruit, mainly grapes. Woody, herbal hops and honey flavor. Nice smooth mouthfeel, great beer.
joeneugs (339), Livermore, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 9, 2009 Thanks again to Ucusty for the bottle! Pours brown with a huge, steady, creamy tan head. The aroma is full of fruity hops. Apple, pear, prunes, orange, chocolate, and a hint of lemon. The flavor is sweet and malty to start with lots of caramel, toffee, orange and spice. A warming toasted quality washes over the palate next with the dominating hop bitterness that reminds me this is technically an Imperial IPA. This is one unique beer. To me, it doesn’t seem like a IIPA or a barleywine. I’m not sure what it is, but it is very tasty and rides the boundaries of a few different styles. I liked it.
502Flavors (621), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 27, 2009 16 oz bottle shared with a friend. Licorice, chocolate, dough, tobacco, and more on both the flavor and aroma. All in all, its a complex and very worthy brew, Worth picking up if you see it.
zach8270 (2115), Henrietta, New York, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 26, 2009 (bottle - 500 ml) Murky dark brown color with a fluffy tan head. Aroma is light citrus and bitter hops with some mild chocolate. Sweet and malty at the beginning with a very bitter and citrusy flavor near the middle. Finishes bitter and crisp flavor with a mild and lingering bitterness. Some light chocolate at the end.
Lalli (159), Helsinki, Finland
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 25, 2009 Bottle. Dark chestnut brown color with quite big beige head. Nose is packed with notes of chocolate, hops and spices. Flavor is equally massive with a chocolate malts, hops and even a hint of whisky in it. Big mouthfeel and a warm alcoholic finish.
deyholla (708), Bloomington, Indiana, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 23, 2009 Bottle. Poured a deep brown with an amber hue with a cream light brown head. Aroma had notes of grainy malts but more present were earthy hops. Flavor was well balanced between the bitterness of the hops and the sweetness of the malts.
jtpaajan (4), Finland
does not count  | 4.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Nov 20, 2009 Thick head, dark-brownish colour. Lots of hops, some sweetness but quite dry overall. Absolutely fantastic double ipa, and one of the best beers I’ve ever tasted!
JarredWFM (4), Detroit, Michigan, USA
does not count | 2.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 7/20 |
Nov 14, 2009 the bottle i opened was definitely barleywine. heavy, sweet, with a brunt dried fruit flavor. undrinkable for me- but the "Commercial Description" led me to believe it would be an IIPA, not a barleywine.
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