 BrewDad (2370), Olympia, Washington, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 3, 2005 (2005 Holiday Ale Fest – Portland, OR)
Storm watchers was a kick in the paints and only have one of these and do not rive. Damn this will kick you in the butt. A strong barley wine that has several complex flavors. There is a strong floral aroma to this beer. A strong malty type brew. I liked this but will only have one. I need to function tomorrow.
Linc (736), Sydney, Australia
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Oct 27, 2005 One hell of a fat, over the top brew. I can just imagine sipping this out of a snifter in front of a fire on a winters night. Smooth buttery aroma with a hint of honey. Massive mouthfeel, strong alcoholic presence knocks your senses out a bit, but it is still surprisingly smooth. Would make a great cellar beer.
Sham (1846), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Mar 10, 2005 Mahogany with a light head and small spots of lace. Rich roasty/toasty malts. Caramel. Melons and bitter hops with some hints of alcohol. Alcohol is the first thing noticed the flavor. Caramel and toffee follow soon. Bitter hops with some citrus, melons once again. Some notes of figs. Thick syrupy palate. Alcohol laced finish of bitter and herbal hops.
BückDich (4857), McCall, Idaho, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 9, 2005 Sampled draught at Pelican Brewing, Pacific City
Ruby mahogany color, moderate carbonation but little head. Nose of spicy hops & honey, brown sugar sweetness, lots of malt here. The flavor is good, very full bodied, spicy & a little hot. Creamy tail. Also: Strawberry, dum dums, boysenberry syrup, very oaky!
Zach Diesel (907), Portland, Oregon, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 6, 2005 sticky peaty hop aroma, dark bloodlike appearance with a nice medium tan head, very intense grape juice with a candylike finish and slight grassy hops
cquiroga (370), Sylmar, California, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 1, 2005 2/19/05. On tap at the Toronado Barleywine Festival ’05 in San Francisco, CA 2/19/05. Burgundy-brown body with a very little head, coffee-tan in color. Oily, thick appearance and texture with an attractive ring of foam. Mostly transparent with some opacity. Lacing is good but a bit blotchy- bubbles clump together and cascade. Very nice sub-surface lacing. Faint aroma of dark berries and some brown sugar. Not that impressive but decent. Deep sugary and dry alcohol flavor. Finish is very rich and caramelly with light bitterness, heavy toasty biscuit, and dark nut. Long finish is the best part. A bit disappointing after the bold appearance, but pretty good nonetheless.
Ernest (4501), Boulder, Colorado, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 12/20 |
Mar 1, 2005 Draught, Toronado. Body is dark amber. Aroma is moderately malty (roasted grain, caramel), with notes of sherry and brown sugar. Flavor is heavily sweet, moderately acidic, lightly bitter. Finish is moderately sweet, moderately acidic, moderately bitter. Full body, watery/creamy texture, soft carbonation, moderately alcoholic. Surprisingly malt-heavy aroma, but not in a terribly interesting way. A little biting in the mouth. Ok.
willblake (2187), Belcamp, Maryland, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Feb 27, 2005 02.19.05 Thanks to Dave from Boulder Creek for this one at Toronado BWF. Darkest one of the #13-18 flight. Earthy sweetness, floral. Some mild sweetness in flavors like a mead has been mixed in with the brew. No way I noticed it was a big 12%. Clean but bland to finish. Nothing special but alright.
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