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Orkney Skull Splitter (Bottle) 3.57 980

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

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
9803.57/5.03.57/5.08.5%60Snifter
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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Totochtin (17), Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/104/515/20
Nov 7, 2009  
Pours a clear dark brown. Aroma is primarily caramely malt with a touch of herbal hops. Flavor starts out with a burst of sweet caramelized malt ans slight fruitiness which gradually finishes on a drier note with the subtle herbal and earthy bitter hops. Full body with a creamy texture and average carbonation. Tasty.


 tnkw01 (205), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/515/20
Nov 5, 2009  
Bottle. I would have classified this as a "Wee Heavy", but anyway a very tasty beer. Love the dark color and the aroma has a pleasant "comfortable" smell about it. Highly recommended and would have again and again.


 Vertical Bacon Strips (897), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Oct 26, 2009  
It’s been a long time since I’ve had this - was a favorite waaaay back in 2004-2005 when this was actually sold in these parts.<BR. Poured out a clear, deep ruby brew with ample very light tan head that took a while to die down leaving some decent messy lacing. Very forward aroma: thick and caramelly, raisins, lightly toasted rye bread, dates?, spices, medium roast and mid range sweetness. The taste is also pretty good: Solid malts, caramel, dark fruits, cherry, chocolate, nutty and faint smoke. Good stuff but nothing to sell your house over. Fairly smooth, medium bodied, coats the mouth and finishes long with a welcome bitterness.


BillWyce (95), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Oct 25, 2009  
Poured clear red-brown with a small head. Aroma was carmelly-sweet. Slightly thick on the tongue. Flavor was predominantly caramel, but with an earthy undertone.


MagooinPA (99), Warminster, Pennsylvania, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 25, 2009  
Nice pour from the EU sized bottle that ends with a creamy white head at the last second. Nice nose of malt and a nutty component that must be related to the various malts used in this brew and the yeast. I would love to know if this yeast is available for a home-brew version of this beer.No burn what-so-ever from the ABV. This drinks really nicely and is very consistent. This could be a go to beer for Sunday football games with a nice fire going and and the smoker outside slowly cooking the ribs and pork shoulder. The only problem is trying to pace oneself with such a drinkable and tasty beer.


 charlotte (2036), Vanløse, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Oct 12, 2009  
Bottle.Deep amber colour with small beige head.Aroma of dried fruits and carmel.Flavor is smooth tosted and nice warming mouthfeels.


 jeremytoni (1114), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Oct 11, 2009  
From a bottle poured brown with a small head. Bitter hoppy/malty flavor with a quick finish.


soapbox (17), Alabama, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/517/20
Oct 9, 2009  
The bottle says ale. This website says barley wine. All I know is this is a nice beer. Doesn’t make much of a head. Has a nice aroma but little body. Has an apricot aftertaste. Surprisingly easy to drink.



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