 ryan (1774), Beltsville, Maryland, USA
Jul 9, 2008 Courtesy of kmweaver. Dark brown body with no head. The nose is rich caramel and toffee and dark fruits. The flavor is very sweet with lots of caramelized raisins, toffee, gingerbread and cookie dough. Full body is round with low carbonation and a bit of a warm finish.
Fin (3385), Merton, Oxfordshire, England
Jul 9, 2008 Mini keg courtesy of Cgarvieuk, big big thanks to Craig, bottled by Doppelganger, aka Casey, cheers Casey had this 09-07-08 Poured very dark brown with some glints of ruby at the bottom. Some port and sweet plum on the nose. Taste was bitter alcohol soaked orange, a distinct hoppiness and whilst there is some sweetness it is battered senseless by the long bitter finish. There are some slightly rough port and sherry flavours think Tudor Rose but I like this.
omhper (12155), Stockholm, Sweden
Jul 9, 2008 Draught at RBESG. Very dark runy, small head. Deep aroma of paper and plum brandy. Sweet and full bodied. Fruity with lots of alcohol. Warming with some green hops, very peppery. Long bitter finish. Flavourful, but a bit rough around the edges.
ekstedt (2411), Göteborg, Sweden
Jul 8, 2008 Sampled at the RBESG08 grand tasting. Brown with a tiny beige head. Fruity malt aroma with dark berries, some fudge, and warming alcohol.medium bodied with soft carbonation. Weel balanced with a dry and bitter finish.
SoLan (1369), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jul 7, 2008 Courtesy ChzMan. Clear amber/ruby/brown. A few tan bubbles. Roasted caramel, toffee, oak, a kind of savory acidity like a blend of black and balsamic vinegar (not unpleasant), alcohol warmth, old wood. Very complex, very nice. Full/medium body, lightly carbonated, viscous. Awesome english barleywine.
TheCheeseMan (538), Saint Cloud, Florida, USA
Jul 7, 2008 Updated: Aug 6, 2008Magic Dave hooks it up!!! Handbottle from 5L cask. Pours a rich mahogany color, some glints of red. Aroma has notes of wood, vanilla, dried plums, some sherry notes (though very subtle). The flavor is amazing. An wood like astringency works perfectly against the sweet malts. Absolutely amazing. Thanks a ton Tom!!!
yespr (11649), Copenhagen O, Denmark
Jul 6, 2008 RBESG2008: 5 L partyfass. Thanks to chris o. Pourd clear and golden amber with a collapsing tan head. Overripe fruity aroma. Flavour is dense malty with a solid fruity note. Warming yet smooth alcohol base. Ends dense malty and roasted malty.
Maria (6056), Thisted, Denmark
Jul 3, 2008 Courtesy of Cgarvieuk. Thanks Craig for handbotteling this from a mini-cask. The color is beautiful red mahogany and the aroma has notes of roasted malt, prunes, loads of caramel and hints of alcohol. The mouthfeel is oily. The flavour is vinous with notes of raisin, prunes, roasted malt, light soy-sauce and the alcohol adds a pleasant warmth. The finish is a bit salty with notes of the nice cough medicin from my childhood. Very nice indeed!
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