 beerguy101 (3608), Newark, California, USA
May 1, 2008
1999 vintage. Tasted at the April Northern California Beer Tasting. This barleywine pours a deep amber color from the bottle. Small sized white foamy head. The aroma was caramel malts and sweet. A medium bodied barleywine. The malts are caramel and sweet. The hops are earthy. There is a trace of Christmas spices left, but not much. More than a touch of oxidation here as well, which is kind of expected. Not a lot of carbonation left. Mouthfeel is round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly sweet.
TheGent (66), , Massachusetts, USA
Jan 1, 2009 2008 version enjoyed on the 1st of January 2009 around 12:30 AM. Popped this 22oz bottle and got smells or orange and a lot of sweetness. Once it was poured a light reddish brown color topped with a thin head showed. Bubbling carbonation raised up the side of the glass. the taste was a light hoppiness and a red-berry/strawberry. very dry finish. Best thing I have ever had from BBC.
nramsburg (176), New York, New York, USA
Dec 26, 2008 Bottle, 2008.
Pours to a deep ruby amber color with a minimal head. Very light on the bubbles. Aromas of some interesting tropical fruits are a little surprising -- banana and maybe some tangerine.
Medium sized mouthfeel. Sweet and fruity on the palate. Slight flowery notes as well. The alcohol really does come out near the end of this one.
Not bad, but nothing spectacular. Ill certainly try 2009, but in the mean time this isnt a favorite.
PhatB420 (63), Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Dec 14, 2008 2008 edition bought in the Berkshires for optimal freshenss.The essence of the holiday season, and here it is. What a wonderful brew for the times. The hop presence is downright enjoyable as it bears resemblance to a quite friend always there for you. The sweentes brings visions of nectar and sugarplums from various degrees. Enjoy this one, its great.
drewbeerme (1925), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Jul 8, 2008 22oz bottle. 2007 vintage. thanks to tweety for this one. pours clear dark amber with foamy off white head. slightly oxidized papery bready sweetness to the aroma with musty green hop notes. big dried fruit flavor wrapped around the caramelized malts. green and flowery hop notes. pretty dry finish. full body. nothing mind blowing but it’s dry enough and not boozy.
Rciesla (1580), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
May 26, 2008 Bottle. Pours a dark amber body with a thin head. Aroma is fruity orange, sweet malt, caramel. Flavor is such with a presence of hoppiness. weak offering.
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