 Hoptagon (144), Arlington, Virginia, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 28, 2009
12oz. 2008 Bottle. Murky and rust colored with a thin ring of nicely lacing foam. Malty nose with lots of overly ripe fruit including green apples, dates and black currants. Big and sugary flavor with tons of dark fruit character that leans towards a strong English Barleywine style. For some reason I can’t seem to shake the raisins off my palate, definitely the fruit I notice the most here. Caramel and toffee flavors are also noticeable in the background. Hops are virtually undetectable throughout, but present enough to prevent the beer from being brutally sweet. Palate is slightly syrupy and solid with a persistent carbonation. Goes out with a surprising smoothness and very little alcohol heat. Glad I waited nine months or so to give this one a whirl and will make sure to sit on a few to sample in another few months.
Gmku (254), Asheville, North Carolina, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 6, 2009 For me barley wine is THE drink. So it’s hard to be critical. This doesn’t disappoint even though it’s not my favorite barley wine. Red-brown in color and clear, with a tannish head that disappears quickly. For the style, to me, the taste is in the medium-sweet range, i.e., a little dryer or not as sweet as I would prefer (other people might find this preferable though). Slightly oily texture with slightly fizzy carbonation and a long and lingering slightly bitter finish, i.e., more hops than I’d expect in a typical barley. Overall, sweet and warming, noticeable caramel, dough, pears or apple, light spice (nutmeg? cinnamon?), and while the alcohol is apparent throughout the pour, I don’t mind this. A bit hot in that respect, but not dominant. A great, interesting brew that repays sipping, especially on an evening in the depths of winter.
StinkBall (55), Asheville, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 5, 2009 Strong grape and apple smells. Murky orange in appearance with almost no head that disappears almost instantly. Nice carbonation present. Great mouthfeel. Alcohol is present but has a great fruity palate Not as strong as the American barley wines. I prefer this to the Americans. Very nice. Ha a bitter aftertaste. Recommended
WildcatInFL (17), Florida, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 3, 2009 Bottle into a pint glass. Pours cloudy mahogany color with light head. Aroma is much more wine-like than beer. (I know its a barley wine, but the aroma is strong even for that.) Taste is sweet and lacks the hops to balance it out completely but not too bad. Has an oily feel on the palate, but the high alcohol is not very evident to the taste. Overall, it is not a bad barley wine. I would buy again.
DeputyAndy (85), New Jersey, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 29, 2009 Iced tea colouring with slim to no head. Very malty, nutty nose. Taste is very malty, slightly sweet, and hinting of alcohol. Oily mouthfeel and sits rather heavy. Tastes very much like barley or other grains.
mmmbeer (752), Austin, Texas, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Nov 22, 2009 12 oz. bottle recieved in trade from Daknole- Thanks! Served in shaker- poured semi transparent darkened amber with ruby tints in color, low carbonation, wafer thin white head formed and tried to lace. Aroma of almost a wine like quality, malt, and light floral hops. Hits the mouth with low-wide body, malt is there and is pleasantly laced with caramel, mild sweetness in the middle, finish it warming and awesome!
dand645 (102), Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Nov 9, 2009 Burnt copper pour, very thin tan head...good amount of dried fruit malty sweet...a basic decent barley wine
Lyncham (67), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Nov 2, 2009 This is a nice malty barley wine that is strong in alc but you would not know it. The yeast creates raisins..maybe fig flavors. The hops are not too strong but are nice on the finish.
JohnnyJ (1321), Carlsbad, California, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 |
Oct 30, 2009 Bottle. Clear copper pour, off-white head. Sweet malt, fruit, raisin, banana, yeast esters, caramel, oak, and some alcohol heat.
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