3.6 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20Bottle: Poured a clear dark burgundy color ale with a rather large foamy head with good retention and good lacing. Aroma of sweet caramelized malt with light toffee notes with some earthy bitter hops. Taste is also an interesting mix between some caramelized malt with some sweet notes and a bitter earthy finish. Body is above average with good carbonation and no apparent alcohol. Well brewed though too much hops for my taste.
4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Whoa - rich. Very rich. Richey Rich.
Thick beer, with strong malt overtones. Surprisingly thick for a beer. Interesting flavor- not something to run from...
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3.6 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
Bottle. This is rich. Very rich. Super backbone. Lots of malt. Bitter but overcome by sweet malts.
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3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
12 ounce bottle
This came out of the cellar just in time for the transition to warm spring weather. A fine barleywine, this is drinking very well right now. I think it might continue to change over time but if you’re waiting for the right moment wait no longer.
Aroma / Appearance - The black base pours with an oily sheen that coats the rim of the glass. An ashy brown head decorates the top like dirty snow. Chocolate truffles, black coffee, and boozy undertones make it evident from the start this thing means business. There are some soft edges to help balance out the strong centerpieces.
Flavor / Palate - Carbonation lurks in the back of each sip. Bittersweet dark chocolate coats the palate. Cool ash coated on rye toast and then held together with generous swipes of Nutella. The finish hangs in the back of the throat with a warmth. I think the 2009 was better but both are world class.
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
12oz. bottle. Aroma of dark brown sugar, vanilla, dark malts, faint berry, pine, peppery alcohol, dark bread, toast. Extremely dark brown in color, almost looks blackish red, head is fine and subsiding. Flavor is toasty, malt, dark, strong, alcoholic, fruity and bitter, with plenty of piney hop (an accomplishment after this much time has passed), caramelized, dark malts, some faint earth, roast and medicinal alcohol, plenty of lingering dark sweetness here as well. No carbonation felt on the hefty palate but plenty of alcoholic warmth, body is beyond huge. I like dthis but wasn’t blown away by it, and would like to try a fresher sample. Thanks to Tom and Bill!
3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 9/20
Draught at The Library. Poured dark with light tan head. Sweet fig aromas. Harsh barley taste. Not a fan.
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3.6 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
On tap at the Library. Pours a black with a tan head. Aroma of raisins and dark fruits. Super sweet with a tangy ness to it. 2009 is much better.
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4.1 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20
Sprout didn’t like it when it first came out but he held onto a bottle and gave it to me on 4/20/13. Lucky me! Pours dense, leathery dark brown with virtually no head. Smooth, pleasant mouthfeel with big roasty, malty flavors and a touch of caramel sweetness. Finishes only slightly bitter. For a barleywine, this brew has definitely mellowed very nicely. 12% ABV hidden well.
4.4 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 17/20
Pours deep black with tan head. Smells like pine with chocolate, caramel, molasses, roasted malt. Taste is hoppy, coffee, chocolate, caramel sweet. Very balanced beer with just a touch of booze.
4.4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
2010 bottle into a snifter. Dark, barely visible red light coming through when held up to light. Pleasant aroma, almost imperial stout like. Razor thin head only where liquid surface meets glass. Smooth flavor, I expected more bite from the aroma, but this is a nice surprise. as it goes down the impression is still smooth, but not watery by any means. A perfect way to celebrate 4/20 for those of us who don’t smoke!
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
12 ounce bottle from Timfoolery, chocolate aroma and flavor. Following a quad IPA but not a palate destroyer as advertised. 2010 vintage.
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