The Falling Rock had this as part of their barleywine month selections and noted it was a 2005. I wasn’t familiar with this beer so I ordered it. The first thing I thought was ’’this tastes like a double Colorado kind ale’’. It had some barleywine characteristics but I kept wondering if it was a DIPA. I guess according to BA it is. Anyway, the color was a dark orange-brown. The head was white and creamy. The mouth feel was very creamy as well. The taste was hoppy and delicious. Overall, an excellent beer but maybe not a barleywine. Serving type: on-tap Reviewed on: 02-22-2007 17:03:38

<b>Date:</b> 12/02/2006<br /> <b>Mode:</b> Draft<br /> <b>Source:</b> Brewfest, Strong Ale Fest<br /> <br /> <b>Appearance:</b> muddy orange, wispy beige head, touch of lace, <br /> <b>Aroma:</b> light sweet caramel malt aroma with lots of earthy hops, <br /> <b>Flavor:</b> rich dry caramel malt flavor, well balanced with lots of earthy hops, nice long bitter finish<br /> <br /> <b>Aroma:</b> 6/10; <b>Appearance:</b> 7/10; <b>Flavor:</b> 6/10; <b>Palate:</b> 7/10; <b>Overall:</b> 12/20<br /> <b>Rating:</b> 3.2/5.0<br /><b>Drinkability:</b> 6/10<br /> <b>Score:</b> *4<br />

On tap at the 10th Annual San Diego Strong Ale Festival: Pours a hazy copper orange with a nicely-lacing off-white head. Aroma of fresh citrusy lemon and piny hops with a touch of sweet caramel malt. Body starts with good malty sweetness balanced with a fresh, bittering hoppy presence and a crisp, bittersweet piny resiny finish. A good American strong ale.

<b>10th Annual SD Strong Ale Fest:</b> Poured a hazy dark amber color with a small off-white head. Some fresh grapefruity notes, not huge but it covers most of the malt. Fruity malt with a citrusy hop middle. Semi-dry moderately bitter finish. Nice warming sensation.

i really liked this one. some citrus flavors, lemon, ginger, fresh wet hops, some pine, perfume, and grapefruit. effervescent mouthfeel.