Karl Strauss Old Columbia Barleywine

Brewed by Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Style: Barley Wine
San Diego, California USA

Serve in Snifter

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Pretty good. Pours clearish red/brown with a thin white head, specks of lace. Smells earthy and sweet malty with some nice, bitter, earthy hops as well. Tastes earthy and bitter hoppy right up front, bam. Then the sweet, earthy, sugary malts kick in towards the finish. Not bad. Medium/full body, good carbonation.

From a cask poured a brown color with a good amount of head. Lighter then expected malty sweet flavor with a quick finish.

Growler to go from Sorrento Mesa: Chill haze red/amber color with a small off-white head. Aroma is fruity with cherry and citrus. Flavor starts sweet and malty followed by dark fruit and a lingering dry citrus finish with a hint of alcohol. Medium body is creamy with lively carbonation.

On tap. Pours with a clear amber bronze body with a tan head. Aroma is hoppy (floral and citrus) with malty notes of toffee and shortbread. Some candied orange peel as well. Flavors are sweet, with chewy caramel, and a nice spicy hop note. Good sweetness. Creamy with a smooth finish for a beer of this ABV.