 kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Sep 1, 2007 Date: 12/02/2005
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewfest, Strong Ale Fest
dark amber, thin tan head, sweet malty aroma with earthy hops, big bitter hop flavor on a big dry malt base, hint of sweetness and a bit of tartness in the finish
Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.7/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **/4
CaptainCougar (4663), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Apr 15, 2007 On tap at the 10th Annual San Diego Strong Ale Festival: Pours a transparent dark copper mahogany with a thin coating of light tan head. Sweet caramel malty and soy sauce aroma has some toasty grainy notes and tart fruity character. Body starts sticky and sweet with some earthy, almost vegetal notes toward a warming sweet caramel finish with a touch of raisin flavor. Has some decent complexities, but too many off-flavors.
beeryum (652), Norcross, Georgia, USA
Feb 16, 2006 Draft, 2005 PP Strong Ale Fest. Brown clear pour with small head. Moderate caramel malt aroma with a fair bit of fruits. Sweet caramel flavors, more fruits. Cloying with only a medium body.
BeerLimey (1875), California, USA
Feb 3, 2006 Dark reddish brown appearance, fruity aroma. Charred bready malt flavor, mildly fruity, minimal bitterness. Pretty simple for a barley wine.
patrick767 (1449), fort wayne, Indiana, USA
Jan 24, 2006 Updated: Jan 27, 2006Draft - Dark brown, light aroma, very small head. This is a very malty brew and quite smooth. The 9.8% alcohol is very well masked. I wouldn’t have guessed it was that high. Served in pints at Taylor’s, that gives it quite a kick.
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