 ben4321 (946), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Aug 8, 2009 Location: 12 oz bottle from Norm’s, 8/8/09 (2009 Vintage)
Aroma: Caramel, alcohol, dark fruits, brown sugar, roasted malts, after breathing for a few minutes this one opened up, and the nose became even nicer, wonderful mix of fruity and roasty malts
Appearance: Nice reddish-brown color, about a finger of fizzy off-white head that dissipates quickly
Flavor: Nice malty flavor, roasty, sweet, a lot like the nose, it’s complex and enjoyable
Palate: A full body, nice mouthfeel, a lot of alcohol burn (though I’d guess this would decrease with age)
Overall Impression:
I wonder if this beer would be better with age? Probably so. Here’s the problem: I’m not so patient...
Anyway, a really nice beer none the less, tons of nice complexity, especially after warming in the glass for a little while.
markwise (1132), 15 Minutes from Kuhnhenn in, Florida, USA
Aug 6, 2009 Solid Old Ale. 12 oz from Warehouse Liquors in Spring Hill, FL. Pours caramel red-brown with a khaki head. Nose is caramel, raisin, brandy, brown sugar, booze, dates, and figs. Flavor is hot and sweet. Lots of booze up front with raisin, fruit, date, brandy, and sweetness assaulting the mouth. The middle and finishslow down and leave the mouth with lingering booze and sweetness. A hint of mild bitterness shows up in the end. Light to Medium-bodied, enjoyable Old Ale.
ancherrera (161), Cape Coral, Florida, USA
Aug 6, 2009 2005 vintage
Lots of alcohol. Some chocolate and moderatley hoppy. Opaque copper color, like an old penny. Not much head.
Sweet with a finish like bourbon.
humulushound (109), British Columbia, Canada
Aug 4, 2009 RIch, opaque, earthen brown ale with a tan head served in snifter. Nose is brown sugar, butterscotch pudding, vanilla with some undertones of orange oil. Flavor develops from these aromas into a biscuity, dark, dried fruit brew with vanilla, roasted nuts and perhaps licorice and spice in the backbone. Finish is boozey, resinous, chewy and abundantly sweet. A warming and delicious barley wine. I would have to agree with those reviewers who give this one top scores in price for taste value.
Kestral (191), Oslo, Norway
Aug 4, 2009 07 bottle. Dark opaque brown with a ring of offwhite head. Aroma is very sweet, loads of caramel, brown sugar, butterscotch, vanilla toffee, and some fruity hops. Nice. Flavour is massive, just loads and loads of toffee and sugars, held in check by a moderate amount of hops. Some liqourice, dark fruits, spices, bread, and some alcohol warmth. Very well balanced, not a hop bomb like some BWs, and not cloying. Thick and smooth in the mouth.
biznizness (930), Mooresville, North Carolina, USA
Jul 29, 2009 2007 bottle that I’ve had in my fridge seemingly forever. Murky caramel color. Pretty good, not blowing me away or anything. Not crushingly bitter like a lot of these, which is good. Getting better and sweeter as it warms up. I’ll still take Bigfoot.
JoeinUccle (902), Brussels, Belgium
Jul 29, 2009 Really enjoyable, hits that spot that barley wines are supposed to hit IMO. Bottle, 2007 vintage. Dark amber-ruby with thin, off-white head. Rich, malty nose with notes of butterscotch, toffee, peach, caramel. Sweet but not cloying, checked by a rounded bitterness and alcohol warmth. A bit sticky and viscous, but still a touch lively. Bitter and warming aftertaste.
cprochak (388), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Jul 27, 2009 On tap at North Coast brewpub on 6/28/09. Pours a nice caramel orange with incredibly sweet aroma containing everything from caramel, toffee and cotton candy. This thick brew tastes just like melted toffee in my mouth, with just a hint of bitterness. This is exactly my style of barley wine, and for the price, is possibly the best value out there. Leaves a wonderful burnt sugar and molasses aftertaste making me want more and more. Cannot believe this is 12.5%. Great brew!
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