 Hinez57 (132), Clinton, Mississippi, USA
| 2.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 4/5 | 12/20 |
Mar 11, 2008 I’m not sure why this is in the Barley Wine category, I’m gonna rate as if it were a Strong Scotch Ale, the category it should be in. Aroma is very "scotch" aleish. Slightest hints of floral and earth. Extremely low head retention, too style. I’m not sure what to make of the flavor... nice earthy notes, vinous, soapy medicinal, get the picture it’s all over the place with I suspect some off flavors. Very nice mouth feel. Something of a disappointment. I’ll try it again as hopefully this bottle was stale, but if not the score will be lowered and the bier will not be drank again. But yes as the label says it’s deceptively light and dangerously drinkable.
Hugerat (432), somerville, Massachusetts, USA
| 2.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 2/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 9/20 |
Mar 11, 2008 This is why I don’t pony up the money for overpriced UK beers very often. This gets a 3.58 on ratebeer? Really? No head to speak of with a rather unappealing pale reddish-brown color. Cloyingly sweet with an awful soapy cemical flavor. 8.5 ABV is not very skull-splitting either.
cheapdark (2026), Monacatootha, Pennsylvania, USA
| 1.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 3/5 | 3/10 | 2/5 | 6/20 |
Mar 10, 2008 OK, pretty interesting name, made me ignore it for a year or two before I tasted it. Attractive red foil on top of an intimidating label. Mild candy aroma. Initial taste is bitter strong ropes.Difficult at time. Intimidating as the ax on the label. Over the top and, at times, unfriendly. Leather saddle soap lasting finish. Quite a barley wine.
rmussman (905), California, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 7, 2008 Wooo. What a punch when you first take a sip. Has a thin lacey head and a light brown hue similar to Newcastle but a bit more cloudy. Goes down smooth with a heavy malt taste with lots of fruit flavoring. A very well crafted brew.
dm9831 (1167), Monee, Illinois, USA
| 2.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 2/5 | 5/10 | 2/5 | 9/20 |
Mar 5, 2008 dark caramel color with a fluffy tan head. sweetish malt in the aroma. smokey flavor, with a bit of sausage thrown in. heavy and mout filling. a one trick smokey pony.
thill25 (218), Orlando, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 3, 2008 330 ml bottle...Poured a beautiful garnet color w/ a slight off-white head. Aromas of flowers, fruit, caramel...Tastes of yeast, malt, caramel, and some fruit. Very smooth! Nice balance of malts and hops...
gam (1112), brisbane, Australia
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Mar 2, 2008 Ruby red pour,weak head,useless cover,carbonation ample.Aroma rich fruit and hops,flavour dates raisins,nutmeg,not a lively beer,plum flavour also.Dissappointing beer.
Maverick34 (716), New York, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 1, 2008 Bottled. I can’t believe this is listed as a barley wine cause it tastes more like a bock to me, Pours a reddish brown. Aroma is caramel and syrup. Very light in the mouth, a bit of a hops kick and some carbonation. Pretty durned good.
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