Seabright Leroy Barleywine

Date: 12/02/2005
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, Strong Ale Fest

clear amber, whispy head, sweet malt aroma with a touch of hops, liquid hop flavor, long bitter finish

Aroma: 4/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 8/20
Rating: 2.3/5.0
Drinkability: 4/10
Score: *4

Rating #1 Tap @ Toronado 2005 barley wine festival (6 3 6 3 14). Hazy dark amber color. Rich wit hsome tart fruits in the flavor. Caramel, light and musty without body and character. Rating #2 Tap @ 2006 Toronado Barley Wine Festival (6 3 6 3 12). An orange and amber color with a white head. Sweet caramel and candy flavors with a nice malty finish. Simple but straightforward and easy to drink.

Draft, 2005 PP Strong Ale Fest. Hazy copper pour. Caramel malty aroma, some toast and a little fruit - apples. Fruity malt flavors - caramel and medium fruits, maybe apple and a touch of raisin. Decent, but maybe a little light on malt flavor.

9th Annual San Diego Strong Ale Fest: 2004 Vintage Hazy amber color. Aroma was light and made of sweet malt and apples with a touch of smoke. Fruity flavor is also a little light. Everything tasted good but the aroma and flavors were on the light side.

Tasted on tap at the 2005 Pizza Port Strong Ale festival. Medium orange color. Small sized white foamy head. Aroma is fruity and sweet, touch of orange and a little floral hops. A medium to full bodied Barleywine. Malts are fruity and sweet, hints of orange peel with lots of caramel. Hops are slightly citrusy and a touch floral. Nice balance. Smooth taste. Easy drinking Barleywine. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly sweet.