 mjg74 (1995), La Mesa, California, USA
Sep 29, 2006 Tap, O’Brien’s. 2001 vintage. Deep amber/ruby pour. Strong syrupy aroma of hoppiness along with alot of maltiness. Deep dark fruity flavors, domininated by raisins and tobacco. Very rich and bold. Somewhat bitter finish. Warming going down. Only a slight hint of alcohol.
papajohn (1054), San Diego (Mira Mesa), California, USA
Sep 27, 2006 Had a nooner on tap@O’Brien’s: 2001 vintage brewed by Tom Nickel. Clear dark brown color with just a wisp of off-white foam. Rich dark fruit floral aroma. Rich dark fruit start with sweet cherry, a touch of molassas and a little alcohol. Finish is smooth and semi-dry with a light grapefriut rind bitterness. Full bodied and velvety with moderate carbonation.
fordest (1954), Santee/San Diego, California, USA
Sep 26, 2006 Draft at O’Brien’s. Board said it was 2001 vintage. Lots of Dark Fruit aroma atop this brown pour with not much head. Raisin and caramel gave a very promissing start. Flavor fell off a bit though. Malty and still hints of raisin and molassas and other dark fruits, but a bit of bandage and some bitterness that seemed unfitting. Hoppiness is probally less than it was in 2001. Maybe it should have been finished a year or so ago.
beeryum (652), Norcross, Georgia, USA
Feb 16, 2006 Draft, 2005 PP Strong Ale Fest. Coppery pour, with ruddy orange notes. Dark fruity aroma with some must and alcohol. Big fruity malty flavors, touch of rasins, a little bready, and a lot of alcohol. Sweet and syrupy and a bit cloying.
goldtwins (4078), Nesconset, New York, USA
Dec 15, 2005 9th Annual San Diego Strong Ale Fest: 2002 Vintage Hazy brown with an orange tint and off-white head. Fruity aroma with raisins, malt and dough. Huge malty sweetness in the flavor. More dark fruit and nice aged malt. Very warming. Dry bitter bitter finish. Full bodied and syrupy.
FoolishMortal (965), San Diego, California, USA
Dec 11, 2005 2002 vintage. Draft. Ruddy orange amber, small white head. Dusty malt and toastiness in the aroma. Apple cider and astringent orange peel flavor. Alcoholic finish. Mouthfeel is thick and chewy, fairly hot.
willblake (2160), Belcamp, Maryland, USA
Feb 27, 2005 02.19.05-02.20.05 2002 on tap at Toronado BWF. Lightly clouded tea color/amber, pale. Caramel on nose, floral, amarillo. Thick and sweet palate seems just right for a masive barleywine. Huge hops are tingly, especially for a three year old beer. Citrus. I loved this one and suggested it to late comers all day sunday.
omhper (12155), Stockholm, Sweden
Oct 18, 2004 Sampled draught at O’Briens, San Diego.
Clear brownish amber. Pine needle aroma. Flowery and very syrupy. Loads of soft malt, molasses and alcohol. Salty finish with a good punch of vodka.
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