 DenverLogan (420), Oceanside, California, USA
Feb 20, 2008 On tap at Celebrator’s 20th Anniv. party. Supposedly this batch is almost 18%! Aged for two years in oak barrels. Some sour, funky, pinot and chardonnay notes...strange fruit, slight rye and sour mash, alcohol, vanilla, wood. Rich and tasty overall...I went back for seconds!
aspidites (1268), manteca, California, USA
May 20, 2007 Dark fruit and alcohol nose with a bit of indistinct spice. Vanilla, oak and alcoholic on the palate. Hot and cloying finish.
jazz88 (2202), San Francisco, California, USA
Dec 24, 2006 Tap at the Bistro’s 1st Annual Barrel Aged Festival 11-11-2006. Cherry aroma with a tart fruit flavor. Smooth, vanilla and warming. Hides the 16% abv extremely well.
IrishBoy (2111), Bakersfield, California, USA
Nov 16, 2006 Draft at the Bistro’s Barrel-Aged Beer Fest 11/11/06; Nose of caramel, oak, and some dark fruit, mixed with alcohol; Deep copper with a tiny beige head; flavor of raisins, caramel, and alcohol! A big barleywine!
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