 502Flavors (617), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Jun 14, 2008 bomber into sniffer. Nice dark amber reddish/brownish/orange with an off-white head. Citrus grapefruity hops on the nose with a nice undertone of doughy malt. The malt starts to dominate over the hops as it warms. Flavor is great and fresh, juicy grapefruit hops and soft and chewy, doughy malt flavor - just as aroma would suggest. Creamy and heavy bodied on palate. Alcohol is hidden very well here. Overall: not much to say here other than that this is a great example of a well done barley wine.
arrogantb (695), Denver, Colorado, USA
Jun 11, 2008 Serving type: cask
Reviewed on: 02-13-2007 17:41:54
2006 GABF Gold Medal batch on cask at the Falling Rock for barleywine month. The color was dark red with a fluffy head. The smell was floral, hoppy, and so alluring. This beer’s smell really builds up the anticipation as far as the taste. The taste did not disappoint. Mmmm, hops, caramel, toffee, goodness. This was one of the best beers I have had in a long time. Now I have to grab some bottles for the cellar.
Acknud (770), Morganfield, Kentucky, USA
May 31, 2008 A little sweet and caramelly for my taste. Not enough hops to balance out the heavy caramel taste. Aroma is of sweet malt.
rocbyter (902), Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
May 31, 2008 Light roasted malt aroma. Clear copper color with a small tan head. Light sweet malt beginning with a mild bitter finish. Creamy palate. Alcohol well hidden.
Heathen (723), Riverside, New Jersey, USA
May 26, 2008 THOUGHTS: I still haven’t met a barley wine I didn’t like. Not spectacular, but still a really nice beer and a pretty good barley wine. Hides ABV incredibly well. A littl heavy on the hops but it has a nice transition and balance. Great on a freezing cold night. It warms you up without burning (had this in February). The warmer the beer is the better.
TECHNICAL: Bottle. Poured a dark brownish red with and average, off-white head that mostly lasted and left excellent lacing that almost completely coated the glass. The aroma was light to moderate caramel malt and heavy citrus (orange, lime and lemon) hops. The initial flavor was moderately sweet and lightly acidic and bitter; while the finish was heavily sweet, moderately to heavily bitter and slightly sour with an average to long duration. The flavor was caramel malt then citrus hops and a touch of chocolate. The medium to full body was sort of creamy and a little syrupy with very fizzy carbonation and a moderate astringent, light alcoholic and slight metallic finish.
hoplover406 (204), Crofton, Maryland, USA
May 19, 2008 Bottle. ’06 Vintage. Pours brown with amber highlights. Creamy head. Strong, raisin and malt aroma. Smooth, creamy texture. Still pretty hoppy. Another winner from a great brewery!
soccer290 (135), Highland Park, Illinois, USA
May 19, 2008 Aroma is very hoppy. Appearance is a reddish brown color, kinda hazy, but looks delicious. Flavor is slightly creamy, with hints of grapefruit . Palate is very smooth, easy to swallow, almost no alcohol bite to it. This is my first barley wine, and I am impressed by it.
zappafan99 (462), South Carolina, USA
May 18, 2008 Updated: Jul 4, 2008Highly hopped barley wine. Copper color. Lacing, thin white head. Was perfect with mom’s southern slow cooked roast with stewed veggies. ..raspberry and cherry pie, with yeast rolls. All combined well, although it might be a little over the top. Sour, malt, then hops..hops hops..I’ve never had a barley wine this light in color, or this hop heavy. Is it really a barley wine? I have 1/8th of an inch lacing...never seen that before. A strange brew indeed. Should a barley wine be see-through? I guess by definition yes." American Barley Wine" anyone?
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