3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20 41cubs (234) - , USA - OCT 18, 2009
Smells of very sharp piney goodness and hostess style sweet vanilla citrus cakes. Really smooth understated floral earthiness in the flavor that blends well with the sweetness here. Definitely finishes bitter and a little hot. Gorgeous look to this beer. It is an impenetrable cloudy orange with an off white long lasting tight foam head. Mouthfeel is rich and filling like it ought to be. Thank You Avery. 2009 22 oz.
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20 libertine (28) - rochester hills, USA - FEB 10, 2012
pours a clear rusty red with a nice white head and lots of bubbles rising up from the bottom.aroma is malt and hops with the hops taking charge.flavour is sweet and hoppy with a very pleasant dry bitter finish.unlike any barley wine ive had but its very good.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20 michcam8 (31) - Ohio, USA - FEB 10, 2012
Beautiful appearance in the glass. Hazy orangish brown color with a fluffy white head. Boozy smell, with fruits, hops, and sweetness. Taste is similar to nose, complex beer, lots of flavor, enjoyable barley wine. Would recommend.
3.8 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20 swoopjones (3258) - Buffalo, New York, USA - FEB 5, 2012
oles Barleywine Competition 2012. Piney, big hop driven aroma. Ever slight vegetal notes. Hop forward, herbal bitterness. Great bitter flavor, dominated the malty backbone but works well. Big WC BW. Nice
3.5 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20 Thisis12ptfont (89) - Los Angeles, CA, California, USA - FEB 4, 2012
Aroma of earthy hops and subtle fruitiness. Deep reddish color with a very large foam top. Taste is grassy, herby, leafy, hop presence with a slight malty coushion. Pleasant medium-body with a deep inner-warming feeling due to the alcohol. Overall, a delicious barleywine with lots of hop flavor and a somewhat thick texture on the palate. I’d give this an B+ rating.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20 jkwood04 (1207) - Connecticut, USA - FEB 1, 2012
22oz bottle in a snifter. Pours deep amber with a lacy, light tan head. Aroma of strong citrusy hops, caramel malts and cereal, plus a breadiness. Flavor really strong on hops which blends well with the malts. Average texture. A really good beer.
3.9 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20 pilgrimoutlaw (273) - Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA - FEB 1, 2012
On tap at Whole Foods. Cloudy orange with foamy white head. Citrus, floral, caramel. Pretty bitter and only moderately sweet. Alcohol content seems a little low for a barley wine ... I’d consider this more of a DIPA.
4.1 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20 killjoy966 (503) - Washington, USA - JAN 28, 2012
22 oz. from PCC. Describing the color as "garnet" is no exaggeration. Not sure if it’s because of the dry hopping, but tastes refreshingly crisp for a barley wine (even a young one). This is a rather fresh bottle, but I’d love to taste one that’s been aged a bit. Absolutely delicious and I don’t belive for a second this is over 9% ABV.
3.9 AROMA 4/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 17/20 soupy (7) - - JAN 28, 2012 does not count
Caramel bronze, bite in the back end, beginning is smooth. Alcohol peeks through. Avery does it again..
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