 BeerBaron617 (306), Novi, Michigan, USA
| 2.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 3/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Dec 8, 2008 Its not very often that Im disappointed with a high-end brewer like Stone, but I gotta say Im far from impressed with this brew. The aroma was strong and promising but upon tasting I couldnt help but be surprised with an overbearing sweetness and some burning alcohol on the finish. If I werent splitting this with a friend im not sure I would be able to finish this.
ilovedarkbeer (1333), Dallas, Texas, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 5, 2008 Bottle thanks to Bman1113VR. Orangey colored pour with a soapy green tinted head. Nose is boozey, raisins, dry malt, and fruity citrus hops. Nice nose. Medium to thick mouthfeel. Long pronounced finish that is fairly bitter. Taste is sweet dried fruits, dark candi sugar, and fruity citrus. Nice beer.
tturner (105), , Washington, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Dec 3, 2008 a great solid example of a barley wine. balanced malty hoppy. I like all my beer warm and flat in a brandy sniffer. usually warm it up with my hands and let it sit for a bit... i spend some time with it. great front side and top of the tongue flavor, leaves a slight bitterness at the back.
jhagmar (114), Gothenburg, Sweden
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 2/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 30, 2008 Bottle 65 cl. Hazy amber with a small off-white head. Lots of malt - caramel, bread and some raisins. Fruity notes of peach. Quite some hops as well. Grapefruit aroma revealed on tasting. The flavor is initally sweet, leaving way to a long-lingering, subtle bitterness. The mouthfeel is burning with stinging carbonation.
thebeertourist (2777), Oslo, Norway
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 29, 2008 Bottle. Slightly hazy, amber colour, off-white head. Dusty cellar nose, some fruit. Raisins, dry dusty flavours, some nuts, well-hopped. Slick and full-bodied. Night cap beer deluxe.
finol (486), Nacka (Stockholm), Sweden
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 29, 2008 2007 Bottle from Systembolaget (temporary product)
The smell remindes of an old cellar.
Red and clear.
A bit rough in taste and to much alcohol, like barley wines often are when young. But I think it has potential and will mature well!
larsniclas (3383), Gothenburg, Sweden
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 28, 2008 [Bottled]
Hazy orange.
Sweet and malty aroma with nutty notes and some hoppiness.
A lot of dry bitterness. Grassy and vinous.
jonno (562), Brisbane, Australia
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Nov 28, 2008 Updated: Mar 22, 2009Fantastic. Had on tap at thrash zone. Poured with no head, although it left faint lacing all the way through the pint (!). Lots of malt, with the underlying hops making their presence felt as it slides down the back of the throat. Stone never make a bad drop, even if I’m not in love with the marketing style of theirs
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