 BierBauch (676), Cape Coral Waterfront Wonderland, Florida, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 2/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 3, 2004
2001 Vintage Poured a cloudy murky looking dark amber with no head to speak of. Aroma is slightly vinous and highly metallic initially. Strong malt and fruit are also in the aroma as well as toffy. Body is creamy and smooth with low carbonation. Flavor is quite bitter and lingering for awhile. I was thinking this might not be that good but the flavor isn’t bad actually. Despite the bitterness this BW has a good fruity malt flavor with caramel galore. Hops at 2+ years are subdued aromatically. Alcohol is supressed in flavor but adds a nice warming sensation. Overall one that aged well.
brewolf (66), Washington, USA
| 4.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Mar 9, 2010 2004 Bottle courtesy of SpringsLicker. He deserves major commendations for obviously storing/aging this one properly. Thanks, Jay!
Pours a gorgeously deep, rusty red. Head is small, but lively and ever-present. Nose is a huge, lovely malt-wave; full of ripe figs, brandy apples, and fresh golden raisins. The flavor is so very true to the nose; like a flavor-infused gourmet salted caramel in liquid form. While they take a back seat, there are plenty of hops to balance this monster out, making for a long and satisfying finish that never approaches cloying. This is a fantastic English style barelywine, and it has been an honor to be able to sample it. I’ll be opening a barrel aged version with some friends soon, and cannot wait to experience the differences.
Nate (2628), Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Feb 25, 2010 Sampled at Hell With the Lid Off. 2004 vintage. Malty nose, smells like macerated raisins, light alcohol, burgundy. No hops. Dark brown amber with light haze and no head. Medium heavy body with medium light carbonation. Kind of sour now, tastes like tart macerated raisin juice, tobacco. Alcoholic warming. Grows on you after a while, with some vinegar acidity. Would have like to try this in its prime.
ditmier (1221), Boise, Idaho, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 13, 2009 2003 Bottle - Thanks BBB63! - Pours a dk and hazy amber with barely a whisp of a beige head...aroma is beautiful, coconut, dk fruit, molassas and, brown sugar, caramel...flavour is similar, sweet cocoa and coconut on the front end, dry gritty grain and slightly tart on the finish...very little carb, almost still after all these years, but just amazingly drinkable without a hint of oxidation...amazing stuff!!
Nicko (191), Ashfield, Australia
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Sep 24, 2009 Bottle courtesy of Oslo, Ratebeer tasting under the Bridge 12/9. 2004 bottle, as stated below by highlandlad, slightly oxidised. The aroma is sweet and alcoholic, caramel, some sultanas. The flavour is quite sweet, some dark fruits, and warming alcohol.
highlandlad (1278), Sydney, Australia
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 20, 2009 Our 2004 bottle showed mild oxidation but this style can handle a few sherry notes. Lots of stewed fruits, caramel and a warming finish. Slick palate. Very nice drinking. The human failing of suggestibility meant this actually tasted salty to me at the end of a long group tasting. Lucky it’s not called Old Shitty. bottle courtesy of Oslo - thanks buddy - at the Milson Point park session September 09)
stefanje (1011), (Santee) San Diego, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 13, 2009 12 oz bottle courtesy of Secret santa. Thanks Rudy. This is the 2004 bottling. Pours a hazy chestnut brown color with a small beige head that has fair retention. The aroma is rich with molasses, dark fruits, toffee and spices. The flavor is faithful to the aroma; lots of dark fruits and toffee. The palate is smooth, creamy and full with soft carbonation. The finish is long with lingering brown sugar. A very tasty barleywine, I’m glad I had a chance to try it.
kuphish (202), Bloomington, Indiana, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Aug 9, 2009 2005 bottle. Deep, reddish-brown, muddy body. No head and little carbonation. Thick, viscous aroma of caramel, raisin, prune and some hints of anise. Smooth flavor - prune comes through along with some chocolate, cherry syrup and white grape. 4 years of slow oxidation is highlighted by some light sherry notes. Similarly smooth palate, full body, no carbonation, very sweet and light bitterness. Overall a smooth, very enjoyable barley wine. Good sipping beer.
alobar (1111), Harleysville, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 18/20 |
Aug 8, 2009 Too bad they stopped brewing. Always enjoyed the offerings from here. This bottle may have reached its’ zenith. Pours a cloudy brown color with no head. Aroma of caramel, molasses, spice, and raisins. Perfection on the palate! Smooth. Tastes of caramel, molasses, and dark fruit. Hard to find a flaw in this.
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