 GAManiac (178), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
May 11, 2008
Pours a slightly amber brown with a two finger head that shows very good retention and solid lacing. Smell is pretty typical barleywine with caramel, raisins and molasses jumping out on top of the sweet malts. There is also a strong hop presence to balance things out. Big sweet malt taste with a big brown sugar kick. Dark fruits play a major role as well along with the hops with show up and give the slightest bitterness to the taste. Medium body with pretty good carbonation. Creamy and smooth. This is a typical American barleywine and is as drinkable as you might expect. Nothing too jaw-dropping about this one, but I’d get it again if given the chance.
Bockyhorsey (1890), Mesa, Arizona, USA
Jul 3, 2008 2007 Bottle. Good sweet malt and light fruits on the nose. Copper color body big off white head produced some good lacing on the glass. Rather smooth without the alcohol taste in the flavor. Caramel malts with some medium sweetness. Sweet sugary candy caramel malt in left on the palate. Good Brew.
brewandbbq (186), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
Jun 17, 2008 Vintage 2005
Pours clear copper with a half-inch head of beige. Some faint lacework for the duration as well as a partial skim-coat.
Aromatics lead off with papery malt, sherry cork, grapefruit pith, and toffee.
Warming alcohol and caramel-laden citrus follow through.
Medium bodied, with tacky malt and slightly creamy. The carbonation is a bit low.
Cardboard-laced malt and fading fruit on the pallet. Bitterness is mild and hopping in general is pretty subdued for an American Barleywine.
Caramel, toffee, and dried figs follow through.
Alcohol, wet paper, and brown sugar bits finish it out.
Pretty faded for a three year old. The oxidation is a big detraction and the hopping is lacking also.
JK (2342), Twin Cities, Minnesota, USA
Jun 14, 2008 Sweet. Lots of malt and brown sugar, fermenting fruit, and an interesting addition of smoke. Medium palate.
Ole_R (1070), Oslo, Norway
Jun 10, 2008 750 ml bottle. Big off-white head. Near-clear golden brown. Nice caramellish malt aroma paired with some fruity and piny hops. Full malty taste, pure sweet with roast notes. Distinct hopbitterness. Smooth in the mouth. Malty-bitter ending. A good one.
Gr0ve (1078), Oslo, Norway
Jun 2, 2008 750 ml bottle. Light copper colour. Rich malty aromas. Caramelly with some roasted malts. Velvety malt flavours. Dryish papery finish. Very malty. Nice.
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