 argo0 (6861), Washington DC, USA
Aug 12, 2008 (BCTC, 22oz bottle, thanks kmweaver) Minimal beige head atop brown body. Aroma is medium sweet, orange/grapefruit, raisin, caramel. Taste is moderately sweet, caramel, earthy/grapefruit, some alcohol warming. Medium-full body.
GAManiac (1123), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Aug 10, 2008 Pours a deep, deep copper with a two-finger buttery head which linger throughout and leaves sporadic lacing. Aroma is big on dark fruits, figs and raisins mainly, and caramel malts. Alcohol burn really comes out as it warms. Taste is big and roasty, with dark fruits dominating. Toffee and caramel malts are present throughout with a definite alcohol burn and a hint of oak in the finish. Mouthfeel is incredible and silky smooth with strong carbonation. This is definitely a sipper and a fantastic barleywine.
illidurit (851), Santa Cruz, California, USA
Aug 8, 2008 05 bottle sampled at the RBSG 08 Grand Tasting. Big thanks to whoever brought it. Pours golden brown with a tan head that leaves wet spotty lacing. Deep caramel aroma with some leafiness. Tobacco? Hops? Flavor is toffee based, with notes of prune, molasses, berries, and wood. Finish is earthy with some vanilla. Full bodied with a very smooth mouthfeel.
yespr (11645), Copenhagen O, Denmark
Aug 6, 2008 22 fl oz bottle, 05 vintage. Pours clear and golden amber with a lacing tan head. Aroma is dense malty and fruity. Mild roasted malt and solid fruity and malty with a nice hoppy note. Smooth and fruity finish yet also quite warming finish.
wetherel (1565), Encinitas, California, USA
Aug 3, 2008 Tasted from bottle at RBSG. Another excellent Midnight Sun offering. Great malty sweet aroma, and same for the taste. Excellent.
Sparky27 (1559), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Aug 1, 2008 Bomber. Pours a murky swamp water brown with one finger light tan head and minimal lacing. Nose is dark fruits, caramel and alcohol. Taste is sweet dates, brown sugar, raisins and alcohol with a touch of hops trying to fight through the sweetness in the finish. Medium mouth feel. This is a big beer – definitely a slow slipper. A nice, complex barley wine.
JohnnyJ (1283), Carlsbad, California, USA
Jul 26, 2008 Pours a dark cloudy brown/amber with light tan head. This barley wine is very sweet and malty. Caramel, brown sugar, raisins, vanilla, oak, dark fruit, and toasted malt. Complex and thick mouthfeel, this is an excellent dessert beer.
hoppybeers4me (15), Ohio, USA
Jul 21, 2008 On tap at the brewery, July 11. Super flavorable, one of the most substantial and satisfying BW I have ever tasted. Amber red-brown color with small head. Lots of caramel, fruit, some wood. Nicely balanced, but has a strong alcohol finish. Perfect for dessert, but don’t overdo it!
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