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Rubicon Winter Wheat Wine


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A Barley Wine brewed by
Rubicon Brewing Company

Sacramento, California USA

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233.52/5.03.47/5.0Winter11.3%37Snifter P  Stats

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First brewed at the Rubicon in December 1988. This wonderful ale was inspired by the late Jim Pell. While attempting a batch of home brew he came up with a summer wheat ale that was over 10% abv WHEW! This was a big mistake for him, but one we are proud to continue for your enjoyment. Gold Medal winner Great American Beer Festival 2006.

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 wetherel (1067), Carlsbad, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/517/20
Oct 13, 2008  
tap. Dark amber color. Buttery rich sweetness. Like cookie dough. Some alcohol burn. Very good.


 Taverner (482), San Ramon, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
May 21, 2008  
Very sweet. Very sweet and smooth - with a bitter bite at the finish. Despite this, its a little cough-syrupish. Nose is alcohol, a little hop and wheaties.


 riversideAK (1649), Shoreline, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
May 6, 2008  
Dark copper color with a light head. Big ass fruity aroma with a ton of malts, brown sugar, molasses alcohol. Lots of fruit again in the flavor. Malt-centric, notes of ripe fruits, brown sugar, perhaps a little wheat that helps the fruit profile. A good amount of alcohol is present in the full, almost syrupy body. Pretty interesting stuff.


 rkuhnel (1144), Eureka, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Mar 27, 2008  
On tap at the brewpub in Sacramento. Poured a very clear and deep copper color with a fat pink head an excellent lacing .Big one of fruit and sweet malts. Rich and full mouthfeel. Flavor is complex and full of fruiit and spicy hops. Very nice to drink. One of the better barley wines I have had on tap.


 Ibrew2or3 (1756), Safety Harbor, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/105/514/20
Jan 6, 2008  
On tap @ the Liar’s Club in Alpine, CA. Pours a deep clear copper with lasting tan head ring and sheet lacing. The aroma is big with dark fruity esters, caramel and mild alcohol phenols. The taste begins with a welcoming thick viscous sludgy sensation that ushers in loads of fruity esters like cherries, dates, raisins and faint pepper. It also comes across as mildly hot. A boat load of fruity esters really showing up throughout. Could use more age. But at this age it is still yummy.



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