DYCSoccer17 (2054), Davis, California, USA Jun 12, 2004 Draft at Clark’s Ale House in Syracuse...WHAT A FIND! Fruity, malty aroma with hints of spice and citrus. Moderately hazy amber color with a small light tan head. Mmmm creamy maltiness hits the tongue to start...bam. Fruity citrus ethanol burn follows with a nice little hop kick in the ass as this one goes down. Gorgeous lacing too, I might add.
mnurda (371), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Jan 5, 2009 Huge body on this one. I knew I would like it the minute I poured it. 2007 bottled sample from the brewery. Can’t wait to get another bottle Ethereal (1167), London, Greater London, England Jan 1, 2009 Bottled at Chris O’s tasting, 26th Sept 2008. Reddish orange with a strong candy sugar aroma. The robust malts hide the hops and the taste is quite salty. Palate is ok but overall I found it rather disappointing. gowdy (145), Ferney-Voltaire, France Dec 29, 2008 Bottle at Craigs house. caramel, floral, brown, light sweetness, light body, sticky, cgarvieuk (2796), Edinburgh, Scotland Dec 29, 2008 Bottle at home ... leaving me only 2 more to complte my top 50 beers with 250 ratings...2007 bottle ... deep copper big foam head ... big sweet american hop with a fair ammount of malt in nose ... big sweet piney citrus hop ... lots of caramel ... light vanilla ... warming soft spirit ... medium bitterness... soft carbonation ... Think this would age wonderfully. nightrider (267), encinitas, California, USA Dec 27, 2008 2008 purple wax bomber. Luscious aromas of sweet caramel malt , and citrusy hops. Super smooth and full bodied. Initial flavors of sweet maltiness, and then the upfront hop bitterness kicks in. These deep flavors do not go away soon and last in your mouth for a good long time. Excellent balance of complex flavors. Intense fantastic Barley Wine.
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