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Hair of the Dog Doggie Claws (2003-)

Hair of the Dog Doggie Claws (2003-) - Barley Wine

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Brewed by Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
Style: Barley Wine

Portland, Oregon USA

bottled
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on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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5854.04/5.04.02/5.0Winter11.5%97.8Snifter
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Doggie Claws has a deep copper color and an intense hop character. I use Simcoe and Amarillo hops along with Organic Pilsner malt, British crystal and dark wild flower honey collected on Mt. Hood. The beer is ready to drink now but will improve with age. Happy Holidays from the curs at Hair of the Dog. - Alan Sprints, Brewmaster
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 beerbill (1920), Laurel, New York, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Dec 30, 2007  
12 oz. bottle. 2007. Pours a cloudy caramel brown with a moderate off-white head that faded to a ring before mid-glass. Very bright aroma of caramel, pine and grapefruit. The flavor is initially caramel and is semi-sweet. This is quickly washed over with pine and grapefruit flavors that are as bright and fresh as the aroma. Nearly full bodied with some silkiness to the mouthfeel. The alcohol is well hideen with only some slight warmth at the end. I will definitely pick up a few more of these for aging.


 tytoanderso (1382), St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
Dec 29, 2007  
12oz bottle from Santa (crizay) I think... 2004. Aroma of rich, sticky caramel malt. Bright minty and herbal hops. Much more malt forward on the nose. Pours rich mahogany with sticky lacing. Flavor is balanced nicely between toffee malt, pine sol like hops, mint and alcohol. Creamy. Mostly full bodied. Finishes with a melange of flavors: alcohol, herbal, minty and grassy hops and toffee. Nice.


 TheEpeeist (1430), Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/104/518/20
Dec 29, 2007  
12 oz bottle, 2004. Murky brown with a thin tan ring. Nose of grassy caramel with a touch of smoke and spices. Body is soft and silky, almost syrupy with a sprinkle of zesty carb. Strawberry jam and toffee play off elderberry and grilled grapefruit. Wonderfully fruity and toasty with a rustic feel. Yum!


 pintsize (1042), Austin, Texas, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/103/59/20
Dec 23, 2007  
11-11-07 (2007 bottle)
Muddy sand color with no head - very unique appearance. Smells of heavy alcohol. Tastes very similar to a B-52 shot. Heavy alcohol and quite creamy at the same time. Difficult to swallow because the heavy alcohol. Unique overall - just not big on Barley Wines.


 sneagrams3 (1704), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/105/517/20
Dec 23, 2007  
Tasted 11/26/07. 2006. 12oz bottle. Hazy with a ruby hue. Large bubbled head. Musty alcohol nose. Aromas of cocoa and toast. Woody dank and musty. Full bodied with a big palate and big alcohol. Dried fruit flavors and a tingling bitter acidic hop profile. Ebbed yet sweet. Touch woody. Good Juice! Nice melded hop flavor. Fruity notes mixed with sweet cinnamon and caramel. Viscous and rich. Tasty!


 TheSponge (272), Lynnwood, Washington, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20
Dec 20, 2007  
2007 bottle. Currently enjoying this one in a brandy snifter. I can definitely pick up on the honey that was used in this brew. This is the first beer I have ever sampled from Hair of the Dog. This one is awesome, and I hope I can age my last bottle for at least a year. /But I doubt I have the patience.


 SuzyGreenberg (1318), Seattle, Washington, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/518/20
Dec 20, 2007    Updated: Dec 30, 2008
Updated Rating 12/30/08: 12 oz. bottle - 2008 vintage; same old doggie claws pours flat with thick aromas of hops, yams, candy, brown sugar and grapes; very strong and aggressive; dank, banana, caramel, sugar; wow, i just love this stuff and can’t wait for the pending 01-08 vertical tasting

Original Rating 12/27/07 (4.4 overall): 12 oz. bottle (2007) - pours a very hazy amber with off white head bringing out the fruity aromas; also mixed in are hops, sugar and caramel; slight hint of alcohol in the flavors, but it doesn’t interrupt the smooth flavors and buttery texture and malty finish; head remains faint throughout and overall becomes even better as it warms up; this is one tasty brew and it will be hard to keep the other bottles i picked up in the closet


southamptonsam (81), New York, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/519/20
Dec 18, 2007  
2007 bottle. Beautifully balanced barley wine. Perfect level of hops. Perfect level of sweetness.



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