 bp (249), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Feb 27, 2008
Bottle: pours a slightly cloudy, dark orangish-red, with a quickly disappearing head, slight aroma of cherries, taste is dark fruits, malty, with a dry and slightly bitter finish. I think I am starting to come around to this style as in the past I might not have given a beer like this as good of a rating.
cstuartj (240), Washington, USA
Jun 30, 2008 Bottle. Pours deep bright amber, with a small tight head. laced well on the glass. nose is strong dark over ripe fruit, sweet and caramels. Taste is classic barley wine, thick sweet, heavy on the tongue, the alcohol is present and nicely warms the mouth. very nice mouth feel. finishes well.
phishpond417 (1110), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Jun 29, 2008 Pours a semi hazey orange-amber colour with a small almond head. Aroma is sweet, caramel and toffee notes. Taste is creamy, rich and malted, biscuits bread and maple syrup flavors. Finishes very long with a crisp hop bite.
belgiumtripel (3), , Indiana, USA
does not count  Jun 28, 2008 There is a lot going on with this beer banana, bread, nut, barley, this is the best barleywine i’ve tasted thus far. it was hard to find but i had a local store order me a case. the beer was sweet but not a cheap beer sweet it was a smooth sweet that blended in with the fruit.
lemasney (219), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Jun 28, 2008 Glass: snifter
Purchased at: Issac Newton’s, Newtown, PA
Price: $6.00
Size: 12 fl oz
ABV: 9 %
IBU: n/a
Estimated Calories: 190 C
RateBeer Rating: 97
Aural: quiet opening, little carbonation, simple pour
Aroma 10 out of 10
Intensity: strong
Balance: sharp
Impression: nice
Malt Aroma: grapes
Hops Aroma: roses
Other Aroma: alcohol
Notes: An inviting and forewarning aroma. Enticing and siren like.
Appearance 5 out of 5
Color: brown
Clarity: hazy
Head Retention: persistent
Lace: medium
Notes: ruby body and wispy white head - quite beautiful.
Flavor 10 out of 10
Intensity: strong
Balance: bitter
Impression: very nice
Malt Flavor: grain sweet toffee licorice
Hops Flavor: dust cinnamon lemon sugar
Other: alcohol
Notes: A wonderful flavor, full of wine live depth and flavors. Very sweet, but not cloying.
Palate 5 out of 5
Mouthfeel
Sensation: slick warming
Body: full
Carbonation: average
Finish
Length: long
Intensity: strong
Balance: sweet
Notes: A surprisingly deep mix of hoppy bitterness and sugary sweetness. Well done.
General Impression: 18 out of 20
Craftmanship: excellent
Freshness: fresh
Personal Taste: loved
Notes: A great beer, but hard to find and a bit expensive at $6 a bottle. I hope it comes to Jersey soon.
Allen (464), Wölflinswil, Switzerland
Jun 27, 2008 10 ABV. It pours a deep amber beer with a nice creamy beige head. Mince pie, nutmeg, berries, plums and raisins accompanied by licorice in the nose. Beautiful lacing. Wonderful taste with notes of berries, mince pie and plums. Full bodied and perfectly balanced. The alcohol is well hidden. Surprisingly hoppy finish.
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