<b>Date:</b> 01/03/1997<br /> <b>Mode:</b> Draft<br /> <b>Source:</b> Brewpub<br /> <br /> very dark ruby red, thin fine light tan head, strong sweet estery carmel malt aroma, strong sweet malt flavor with lots of esters followed by a pleasant bitterness at the finish<br /> <br /> <b>Aroma:</b> 9/10; <b>Appearance:</b> 8/10; <b>Flavor:</b> 7/10; <b>Palate:</b> 5/10; <b>Overall:</b> 16/20<br /> <b>Rating:</b> 3.9/5.0<br /><b>Score:</b> **4<br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <i>The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.</i><br />

Much blacker than the typical barley wine. Nice aroma but not quite as strong as you might expect. The high-alcohol content is masked well by the hops and malt. Finish is strong and bitter.

2000 vintage. Velvety smooth aroma with a light carmel colored appearance. Very welcome mild carbonation adds to this beer’s enjoyment. Very malty with a deeply bitter hop finish.