 Sparky27 (1559), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Jul 25, 2008 Bomber courtesy of hellbilly. Pours a cloudy dark amber with one finger light tan head and great lacing. Nose is surprisingly hoppy with floral and citrus hops, sweet malt and alcohol. Taste is very much the same – citrus hops, caramel malts, some dark fruits and a bitter resin-like hop finish. Alcohol is pretty noticeable in this one but it’s not overpowering. Medium, semi-creamy mouth feel. Now this is my kind of BW – doesn’t have that cloying - sickly sweet palate - more IPA-like. Is that enough dashes? NO – Fantastic beer - thanks Josh - !!!
ucusty (1871), Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA
Jul 23, 2008 Tasted at the Carolina Crew gathering, Greenville NC - thanks to Todd for this! Vintage 2004 Copper pour thin tan head. Sweet caramel malts on the nose. Similar flavor with light hints of citrus. Dry finish
emacgee (1859), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Jul 21, 2008 2004. Pours a copper amber with no head. The nose is a tad sweet, lightly citrusy, light alcohol, the aroma is pretty subdued in general. The flavor is dry with some alcohol, citrusy, waxy, oxidized. Dry waxy mouthfeel with a warming finish. Would like to try straight.
blipp (1630), Newark, New Jersey, USA
Jul 21, 2008 Bottle. Pours deep amber red with a thin beige head. Sweet aroma with caramel, candy sugar, apple, and floral hops. Medium body. Flavor is hoppier than the aroma lets on, with grass and floral notes, as well as sweeter notes of caramel and fruit. Pretty nice.
TURDFERGUSON (1594), Carrboro, North Carolina, USA
Jul 19, 2008 Bottle. from Oldstylecubsfan. Thanks Todd!! ’04 bottle. Sweet and malty, some rich carmel in the nose. Nice malty nose. MMMMM tasty,
lemasney (398), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Jul 12, 2008 RateBeer Rating, Style and Glass: 91, barleywine, snifter
ABV, Volume & Calories: 10% in 22 fl oz. estimated at 400 C
Purchased at: for $4.99
Aroma: sweet, nice, inviting, maple. 9 out of 10.
Visuals: deep but clear opacity, ruby color, limited clarity, tan, persistent head, intricate lace. 5 out of 5.
Taste: heavy malt, roasted, bitter, nicely crafted. 9 out of 10.
Palate: coating, drying, buzzing, long, strong finish. 5 out of 5.
Overall: Lighter and crisper than Old Ruffian. I’d have it again in an instant. Nicely priced, and great flavors. Get it. Well crafted. 18 out of 20.
Periander (38), Annapolis, Maryland, USA
Jul 12, 2008 Pours a hazy copper color. Caramel, grapefruit alcohol aroma. Taste is sweet and syrupy and strongly hopped. Zesty, but lacking in complexity
JB175 (1654), Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Jul 9, 2008 2006 bottle. Nice reddish-caramel color with a light-med head. Aroma has lots of caramel, sugar, and a faint bit of citrus/pine hops. Flavor is smooth and sweet with a light hop bite to match an aggressively sweet malt. Smooth and tingly mouthfeel. This one is a classic barleywine that seems to have benefited from two years in the bottle.
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