 EddieG (163), Palos Heights, Illinois, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 23, 2003 A fantastic BW. Thanks to Mreeves!!! A massive taste explolsin filled with grapes, raisons, dates and plums. Teh color is a beautiful read and poured with virtually no head. Let this one warm over an hour or so and it gets better. Great paplate that lingers for a long while. A world class Barley wine. 2002 Vintage
BückDich (4830), McCall, Idaho, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 18, 2003 Deep burgundy color with not too much head (expected at this ABV). Lacing stayed around to say hi though. Aroma is rich with dark fruits and hops, malt notes follow up the background very simply. Flavor is slightly cloying and alcohol is detectable. More of the yeast and hops are detectable in the flavor. Finishes very easy drinking, doesn't linger and choke you like some barleywines. The casks they use on Fish Tale's signature series of beers give them all a slight cherry oak flavor which is very good and unique and makes them age PERFECTLY.
Sham (1846), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 16, 2003 Pours a very nice looking mahogany with little white head. Very powerful
aroma of candied fruit. Slightly sour fruit flavors that finishes with a
small alcohol bite. A smooth palate. Such a nice barleywine.
Andrew196 (1091), Katy, Texas, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 1, 2003 Another well made barleywine! Aroma of fresh hops and caramel, but what struck me most about the nose of this beer was the distinctive whiskey notes I got out of it.....very nice! Color was dark red with a cream colored head. Taste of yeast, apples, berries, alcohol.....all meshed together in this rich, yet mellow treat. Thanks Nate!
joet (1702), Fulton, California, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Sep 1, 2003 fresh, sparkling herbal flavors, striking and very bright aromas, very broad flavor complex hinging honey, anise and vanilla on dark chocolate to ash and earthy mineral flavors
fly (1331), austin, Tejas, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 1, 2003 I will give this credit for finally changing my perspective on "what a barleywine is". Had long held it to be within drawn lines and when one fell out it might be disqualified. What nonsense. This wasn't shocking, but I had the hardest time pulling out what I was tasting. Just the wildest flavor. Very enjoyable. Much more akin to what I think of finding in many Belgian offerings than an American barleywine. After tasting so many others I would love to drink a whole bottle of this leading to the ensuing coma. WOW.
aceofhearts (1375), San Francisco, California, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 31, 2003 Bottle, from November 2001. Dark amber, nice head. Strong alcohol aroma, featuring whickey and molasses. Follows through very well in the flavor. Very strong and fulfilling. A bit of fig, prominent alcohol. Nice!
PorterPounder (3137), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 17, 2003 Had on tap at the brewpub in Olympia. Has the aroma of a fresh fruit salad. Appearance - dark orange - similar to nectarines. Has a creamy velvety head with luxurious off-white lacing. Though it is high in alcohol content - ity is hidden well. Excellent balance of hops and malts - a little bit of fruit, raisins, a tad of citrus. Like a concert in your mouth. One of the best barley wines I have had.
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