Olde Hickory Olde Rip Barrel Aged Barleywine

Brewed by Olde Hickory Brewery
Style: Barley Wine
Hickory, North Carolina USA

Name: Old Rip
Date: December 11, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Tap Room
Appearance: muddy brown, fine beige head, drippy lace
Aroma: sweet caramel and bourbon aroma light a fruity bourbon filled candy
Flavor: rich sweet flavor, brown sugar sweetness, nice shot of bourbon, light fruityness, hint of vanilla in the sweetness, light oak along with a balancing earthyness, light bitter finish, gets drier as it warms
Overall: another barrel aged winner from Olde Hickory
Aroma: 8/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 18/20
Rating: 4.2/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **** /4

Brewgrass 2009 Fairly clear dark brown pour with the typical smallish head found on many Barley Wines. Complex aroma of dried dark fruits, vanilla, light Bourbon and caramel. Smooth well balanced English style Barely Wine. It was a surprise to find this sort of thing at a Brew Fest.