 mgermani (599), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 5, 2008 Pours a deep clear ruby red with a brief off-white head and some lacing. Aroma is pure raspberries, lightly tart and quite sweet. Very fruity taste, I can taste the sherry but also cranberry, quite a bit of grainy tannin which needs to age a bit, and loads of hops & alcohol in the finish. Body is very very thick and gooey with good carbonation. I am kicking myself for opening this gem so soon - it will be absolutely staggering in a few years. Bad, bad, bad me! Thanks to Ughsmash for the trade!
StFun (298), Indiana, USA
Sep 3, 2008 Fantastic Barleywine. Pours a dark orange with frothy head. Armoa is huge, all hops and malt. Flavor is much the same, with some candy, toffee, and fruit thrown in for good measure. The malt and hops work great together on this one. Nice carmel presense as well, with nice noted of cherry. I really liked this one in every way, I wish it was more readily available.
Ofortuna (310), Grafton, Wisconsin, USA
Sep 2, 2008 Pours a nice head that’s surprising considering the alcohol content. Huge aromas of kettle caramelization, cream sherry and old vine zin. Flavour much of the same with a bit of bitterness and fusel on the finish. Intense amount of caramel and sticky sweet candied fruit. Quite a bit of viscosity here. Half the bottle would’ve been more than enough for myself. Just a bit young and I’m sure this improves greatly with age.
ucusty (1077), Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA
Aug 25, 2008 Bottle thanks to Sephiroth! I appreciate it Hans! Hazy copper pour with fizzy tan head. Sticky palate. Sweet caramel malts, oak, and raisins on the nose. Flavor is caramel, fruits and slightly sweet. Light hop presence on the finish, alcohol is there, but is not overwhelming
BlackForestCO (522), Fort Collins and Black Forest, Colorado, USA
Aug 23, 2008 Bottle thanks to miketd, thanks once again Mike. Poured a clear red-copper color with a moderate beige head that faded to a layer. Aroma of sweet caramel malts, light floral hops, and so sherry-like boozy fruit. Moderate caramel sweetness leads into a moderate hop bitterness with undertone of fruit, including some citrus (lemon, grapefruit), some light berry, and a bit of booziness. Smooth and slick on the palate. Will probably be much better in about a year or so.
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