Orkney Skull Splitter (Bottle) 3.57 982

Orkney Skull Splitter (Bottle)

	Percentile
	91
	overall

Brewed by Orkney (Sinclair Breweries)
Style: Barley Wine
Stromness, Orkney, Highlands & Islands, Scotland

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
982	3.57/5.0	3.57/5.0	8.5%	60.5	Snifter

Commercial Description:
Available filtered in 330ml bottles.
"Named after Thorfin Hausakliuuf, the seventh earl of Orkney, this reddish coloured ale has an intense vinous nose, is rich and satiny in the mouth with a long dry finish and deep rich fruity notes. Described as ’Satiny smooth in the mouth, deceptively light and dangerously drinkable’."

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azlondon (667), Fribourg, Switzerland

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	3/5	8/10	3/5	14/20

Jul 1, 2008

Appearance: Dark redish brown. Nice amount of thick head. Aroma: Dark fruit. Malt and raisins. Alcohol when warmer. Taste: Dark fruit. Malty. Pretty sweet. Info: 330ml bottle, 26/3-2007, 162/500

dkachur (2414), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	6/10	4/5	6/10	4/5	12/20

Jun 28, 2008

11.2 oz bottle from Whole Foods Charlottesville. Two-finger frothy head sits atop a red beer. Decent lacing and retention. Rich malty aroma with brown sugar and dark fruit notes. Very malty taste. Dark fruits and an interesting sourness in the finish.

UisceBeatha (1), , Florida, USA
does not count

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	9/10	3/5	17/20

Jun 26, 2008

I was very surprised that this one didn’t have a dryer flavor. The aroma is thick, sweet and slightly fruity, with hints of dark fruit and molasses. The color was outstanding, a deep, rich dark mahogany. A fantastic beer, over all.

bryandhargrave (165), Richmond, Virginia, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	8/10	3/5	8/10	3/5	13/20

Jun 24, 2008

purchased by friends as a gift. as a joke. with a name like that they just kinda thought it would be funny. it was. and good too.

gonzo46and2 (108), Tampa, Florida, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	9/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Jun 23, 2008

Pours a beef brothy amber brown. Aroma is beefy too! Warms to a molasses, brown sugar, caramel, beef and barley soup. Taste is a bit dry and salty then sweet and warming. Slight bitterness is detectable but understated. This one’s a heavy meal akin to shepherds pie. Great to sip.

solifugid (16), New Paltz, New York, USA

4.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.9	9/10	5/5	10/10	5/5	20/20

Jun 20, 2008

Sweet, fruity, lasting head, dark-reddish amber color, notes of fig and dark fruit. Doesn’t taste as boozy as I’d expect an 8.5% beer to taste. My favorite beer, by far.

amishcaravan (237), Winona, Minnesota, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	16/20

Jun 18, 2008

pours an amber color with lasting head. aroma is of roast and fruit. almost like a desert wine scent. taste is of molasses and roast with some fermented fruit as well. A very nice brew. I would purchase this again.

shanepardue (107), Raytown, Missouri, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Jun 18, 2008

Dark walnut color, malty flavor, strong alcoholic aftertaste.The flavor lasts for a good while. Excellent ale!

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