goldtwins (3672), Nesconset, New York, USA Feb 18, 2008 Tap @ Magnolia for 2008 SBM. Poured a deep hazed golden brown color with a beige head. The aroma is thick with notes of raisin pulp (is that what you call the middle of them?). It smelled like a box of Sun Maid. The flavor was of raisins and sweet malt. Medium bodied. ratman197 (2190), Arvada, Colorado, USA Feb 14, 2008 On tap @ Magnolia poured a nearly opaque dark brown with a lasting amber headf. Aromas of carmel, dark fruiut and biscuit. Palate was medium b odied and smooth. Flavors of toffee, bitter chocolate and a hint of fruitiness with a smooth moderatly bitter finish. wetherel (905), Carlsbad, California, USA Feb 11, 2008 Wooohoo. Great to try a beer with this name (and it’s over 10% too!). Tried on tap at Magnolia pub during strong ale month. Great pub/restaurant. Creamy microbubble head. Deep red color. Sweet. Alcohol well hidden. Delicious. bb (1978), Martinez, California, USA Mar 20, 2007 Draft. Mahogony/bronze beer with a nice beige head. Caramel, malty, earthy aroma. Sweet caramel malt with backing earthiness. Lingering earthy malt. Fuller bodied. MI2CA (1033), Noblesville, Indiana, USA Feb 21, 2007 4oz sample in a full size tulip at brewery - Aroma of prunes, plums, raisin, alcohol and earty hops. Pours deep mahogony with a small head and good lacing. Flavor matches aroma with strong alcohol and a deep fruitiness. The hops shine a little too brightly for my tastes. Palate is tart and sticky. A really nice barleywine I’d love to have with a little age on it. Very tasty none the less.
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