 desurfer (1030), Pinellas Park, Florida, USA
Jan 30, 2004
Batch #3, November 2001, via The_Beer_God. This pours a cloudy brownish/red with a dense tan head. Aroma is very bold and complex. I detect oak, red wine, and lots of malt. I have never had a beer with this unique of an aroma. Flavor is amazing! It starts with an attack of malt sweetness and alcohol warmth, then the bitterness and dryness comes through in the finish. It is sticky sweet, but very enjoyable. Not as bitter as I would have expected, possibly due to the age of the beer.
wickedpete (551), Lexington Park, Maryland, USA
Aug 8, 2008 Big thanks to Mike for sharing this big bottle. 2001 bottling. Dark brown appearance with a fluffy tan head. Aromas of caramel, vanilla, and spice come through. Flavor is sweet, caramely, brown sugar, and no lasting bitterness. Palate is sticky and big.
wilkie (1087), Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Aug 3, 2008 Very large bottle from 2001, shared by acrdz at the Shenandoah Beer Throwdown. Pours dark brown, very hazy, tan head. Aroma is sweet caramel, some subtle hops. Flavor is similar, with smoke, dark fruit, grapefruit, and warming alcohol in taste. Excellent, and very smooth.
TURDFERGUSON (1115), Carrboro, North Carolina, USA
Jul 14, 2008 2001 3 Liter bottle shared by acrdz. Thanks Mike! Wow, this was a treat. I didn’t write any tasting notes down for this one because I was enjoying it so much. Only a bit oxidized with very nice brown sugar, caramel, and dark fruit flavors. Alcohol well hidden. This was probably the best barleywine I’ve had, second only to Midnight Sun M.
DragonStout (1143), Orlando, Florida, USA
Jul 4, 2008 WOW!! Sampled at the merrit Island Throwdown courtesy of Oakes, thanx Josh! Where do I start.The pour is beautiful brownish copper color with a thin lacing white head.The nose is sweet, caramel like with hints of the dark fruits. Flavor is well balanced.The dark fruits, caramel, oak and slight alcohol warmth are a great blend.This finished off slightly swet with some woodiness.
mkobes (2023), New York, USA
Jun 15, 2008 Bottle. Deep copper brown in color with a little white head. Caramel vanilla and malty aroma. Dark fruity notes. Roasty malty, bourbon flavor. Wood and dark fruity flavor. Brown sugar vanilla notes. Finish is fruity. Medium bodied. Very drinkable. Nice beer.
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