 shigadeyo (1399), Southwest Ohio Area, Ohio, USA
May 6, 2008
Bottled in 2006
5/06/2008: Old Marley Barleywine-Style Ale pours a clean, dark brown color with a nice golden-amber sheen to it. There is absolutely zero head and no carbonation (I figured that this would be the case since there was no sound when I popped the top). The aroma contains rich and complex caramel maltiness, aged sweet citrus hops, and some soft vanilla. The flavor is malty as well (roasty toffee and caramel chews) with some citrus hoppiness and accompanying mild to moderate bitterness that kicks up the in the finish. There is also a nice balance of vanilla and bourbon woodiness as well. There isn’t really any alcohol in the flavor except for the bourbon accents, but the alcohol definitely provides a warming effect! The body of the beer is medium-full and comes across slightly syrupy since there is not any carbonation left. I think this beer would be even better with some carbonation and it would also seem more like beer and less like and overly sweet and malty bourbon-like beverage. Overall this is a nicely complex and extremely well-balanced barleywine. Actually, it is a lot like a Scotch Ale in flavor profile, but that’s absolutely fine by me since Scotch Ale is my one of my favorite styles!
500 mL blue flip-top bottle () from jimbowood. Thanks Jimbo! Rating #211 for this beer...
ATLBeerDog (195), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Aug 22, 2008 From a blue ½ liter bottle – Pours opaque black with no head whatsoever. A beautiful aroma that can only be that fine smell of a malty beer lovingly aged in oak bourbon barrels. First sip – Totally shocked by a complete lack of carbonation. It is still quite tasty but I do miss the Carbonation.
fishingnet (856), Brandon, Florida, USA
Aug 10, 2008 Bottle courtesy tpd975. Pours a muddy brown with no head and very light carbonation. Aroma of dark dried fruit, dark cherries, bourbon, vanilla, caramel, graham crackers, and some oxidized sherry notes. Taste is the same as aroma. Medium mouthfeel with a mild to moderate amount of bitterness and smooth alcohol. Very good.
emacgee (1132), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Aug 1, 2008 Pretty sure this was an 04. Poured a dark ruby brown with no head. Still looking brew. The nose is sweet, lightly oxidized, caramel, still a little citrusy, some grapefruit rind. The flavor is waxy and astringent, bitter, thin. Not very appealing.
iowaherkeye (1413), relocated to Santa Rosa f/Iowa, California, USA
Jul 26, 2008 500mL bottle, no date--I apologize to whoever sent me this, I can’t remember. Cloudy reddish brown with a thin beige head, fading to a film rather quickly. Tangy raisins and cherries up front with old earthy oak and caramel behind. A hint of vinegar acidity and leather is also present. Flavor has a bit of bourbon mixed with all the tanginess, and it’s kinda weird. Some alcohol is present in the finish, with bitterness peaking around a 3-4. Full body with minimal carbonation. This was definitely strange, and not what I had expected at all. Seems a bit oxidized and infected.
ucusty (1213), Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA
Jul 23, 2008 Tasted at the Carolina Crew gathering, Greenville NC not sure who brought this one! Thin tan pour with a lack in carbonation. Dark fruits (raisins?) soaked in bourbon is a great synopsis of the aroma. Brown sugar, oak, toffee, and fruit. Very nice!
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