 fatty (363), Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania, USA
Apr 21, 2006
Clear mahogany body with thin ringing head. Aroma is caramel, malt, light sweetness. Flavor is sweet, malty candy. Smooth palate.
mabel (1633), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 6, 2008 [1366-20080517] Bottle. Sweet malty fig booze aroma. Hazy, brown amber body with a quick off-white foam. Fruity figgy malt flavour. Medium body. Good brew.
(c/o swoopjones, w/ others)
Overheard: "Suddenly you’re the old man in the room," "Enh, I’m still the coolest."
blankboy (2570), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 27, 2008 Bottle (12oz) shared at ’Rudolf’s May 2008 Tasting’ -- courtesy of rudolf. Pours a murky orange-brown with an average size somewhat-lasting off-white head. Aroma of caramel malt, herbal hops, alcohol and dark fruit. Flavour of caramel malt, dark fruit, toffee and hops. Decent bitter finish. Average bodied. Pretty good.
jerc (3114), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 21, 2008 2008-05-17. Brown body with a modest tan head. (3+) Sweetish malt aroma, light caramel, muted earthy hints. Similar flavour, caramel, sweet base of malt, good amount of bitterness in the finish. (7+) Average plus palate. (3+) Pleasant, simple. At Rudolf’s, shared by Rudolf
rudolf (1561), Buffalo, New York, USA
May 19, 2008 Bottle, shared at the May 2008 tasting. Bottle from Swoopjones long ago. Brown body, slightly off-white head. Nose is old caramel & fruits, nutty malt. Flavor is caramel, hop, toffee, chocolate cherries. Finish has a bit of wood & more toffee.
tupalev (2299), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 19, 2008 Bottle at Rudy’s tasting May ’08. Dark murky brown, small white head. Boozy, malty aroma. Same for the taste - sweet and strong. Some fruitiness as well. Good barleywine, although nothing really stood out.
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