 hapjydeuce (771), Del Mar, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 27, 2008 Bottled shared again by jarspag at Whistler; this was definitely the standout beer of the trip! Hazy burgundy color with light brown edges and an initial thin beige head. Some tan lacing gives way to nice bubbles on the glass edges. Fantastic aroma that really blew me away here; strange though considering I didn’t pick up any barrel, but talk about heavenly! Lots of toffee and sweet caramel with cinnamon and loads of nutmeg. Vanilla cream, mocha, pumpkin spice with raisins and figs as well...wow. Earthy flavors combine grassy hay with more caramel and some milk chocolate with dark fruits. Hints of leather, wood and tobacco ride above the silky smooth malt backbone. The palate is extremely elegant, the flavor transitions are well-played. Full bodied with lasting bitterness and a warming end. Hell yeah! Saucenyyyy!
jarspag (595), Los Angeles, California, USA
| 4.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Feb 27, 2008 Updated: Oct 17, 2008Bomber shared with J-Nizz in the village...Saucenyyyyyyy. Defaaaanse!
Thanks a lot Tim for shipping this my way. Finally, a brew on my vacation that delivered!!!! Nose picked up sweet malts, plum, oak, caramel, toffee, warm booze. It came off a bit flat - which can be expected. Flavor was (very) sweet plum, boozy oak covered caramel with bourbon, wood, leather. Finish hung around for days - simply decadent! Mouthfeel was full bodied, sticky, bite-able . . . a real legit tonsil massage - timeless!!! This was barrel aged to perfection, it complimented rather than ripped apart the flavor. The bourbon compliment made this flow down the road of an artful masterpiece. I could have easily drank the whole bottle. If I lived up in Anchorage, this would be a staple in my diet...
xnoxhatex (1305), Grand Rapids/Chicago, Michigan, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 20, 2008 Bottle shared by Kan at an Evening w/ Pantanap #3. What a beer to end with!
Murky, dirty brown with medium off-white head. Aroma is orange, sweet, subtle sweet malt, earthy. Sweet and dirty flavor with a nice orange. Big burn in a medium to full body. Very big citrus and burn.
vferg (16), Livingston, New Jersey, USA
| 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 4/5 | 10/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Feb 19, 2008 The flavors that come out of this barley wine are like no other. This has got to be one of the most enjoyable barley wines I have had to date.
tytoanderso (1386), St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Feb 7, 2008 22oz bottle from NYbeer. I’m so thankful to get two as to cellar the other one. This is a damn fine beer, but I think some cellaring would do wonders for it. Almost looks like a Barbaresco in the glass after a minute or two. The thick khaki head quickly disappears leaving a still looking beer. Deep, thick reddish/brown. Beautiful looking pour. Aroma of brown sugar, wood tannin, dark, candied fruits (raisins and figs), vanilla, some tropical fruit, clove and a touch of alcohol... which does not distract at all. Wonderful balance of sweeter malt and earthier hops and wood. Silky smooth on the tongue. Not a lot of carbonation, but what little is present is quite lively. As on the nose, there is an excellent balance of sweet and earthiness on the palate. Black liquorice stands out. Tart cherry, plenty of wet wood, caramel, toffee, bitter hops and alcohol which adds to the complexity. This is one great beer that will only get better with time. Thank you so much for this gem Steven!
holdenn (1440), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 4, 2008 2/1/08 22oz bottle sampled at "An Evening with Pantanap #3". Thanks to Kan for this gem from ALASKA. Pours a mahoganny brown with a thin off white head. Dark fruits and caramel malts in the nose. Malty flavors. Dark fruits and cherry against roasted, charred, and anise flavors. Finishes bitter. Really tasty and really good for 14%.
pantanap (1339), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Feb 3, 2008 Updated: Jan 13, 2009bottle (2007).....shared at P3....the last one of the night....a dark caramel brown pour with a thin off-white/ivory head....aromas of sweet caramel, toffee, and vanilla. some lighter barrel-aged notes and some banana to boot..... flavors don’t deviate to from the aroma notes. nice with an emphasis on the caramel, dark fruit, and vanilla overtones with a little peppery hoppy bitterness in the finish. a little hot but should settle down nicely with some age.
drewbeerme (2272), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Feb 2, 2008 2007 vintage, 22oz bottle. sampled at "An evening with Pantanap #3". thanks kan! pours murky reddish-brown with thin off white head. nose of licorice, vanilla, toffee, and cotton candy. flavor is much of the same with raisins and booze to it. this needs time to mellow but its still nice now.
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