 JPDIPSO (4944), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
May 27, 2002 2001 - Aroma is initially very malty, as it warms the alcohol burns the nose. Small thick head that gradually diminishes. Caramel and toffee sweetness in the flavor. Slightly cloying mouth feel. Finishes fairly dry, with a slight warming alcohol. As it warms, the hops come out a bit more in the flavor and finish.
jbrus (4916), Delft, Netherlands
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jun 12, 2005 Bottled. I’m not into Barley Wines a lot but when they are so well balanced and overwhelming with other things than just hop and alcohol I love them. And this one falls in that categorie. Intense aroma of dried fruits and herbs. Redbrown color, light brown firm head, very nice lace. Very sweet, very bitter, loads of dried fruits, portlike flavors, very herbal hops. Thick, warming and a little syrupy. Wow!
BückDich (4856), McCall, Idaho, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 23, 2003 2003: Dark brown color, light ruby edges. Upfront tan head with light lacing that fades to a dark lake with islands of head and a ring of lace. The aroma is spicy and hoppy, caramel malts seem through. Flavor is very balanced with a touch of bitterness and a whollop of sweetness. Alcohol isn't detectable in much of the flavor or the feel. This is a well crafted barleywine. Very good balance and flavors.
Tmoney99 (4810), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 16, 2005 Bottle 2002. Pours a hazy brown color with a moderate rocky off-white head that diminished quickly. Good dark fruit and malt aroma. Medium body with a sticky texture. Full complex flavor of toffee, fruit and malt with a long finish with a small alcohol bite. Very good brew.
anders37 (4796), Malmö, Sweden
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 17/20 |
Jul 4, 2005 2004 bottle. Pours a dark clear red colour with a tan head. Sweet malty smell, also fruity and alcohol in the smell. Has a smooth taste of raisins licorice and also herbs. the mouthfeel is pretty thick with a nice bitter after taste. This is a lovely beer strong in alcohol but smooth in taste
ChristianScheffel (4689), Odense, Denmark
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Apr 21, 2008 Hazy dark red with a small but lasting head in a quite unusual orange tan colour. All the right barleywine aroma notes, dates and figs, bready malt, port and some berries. Sweet and malt heavy flavour, and very vineous, full body and warming alcohol. Classic all the way.
DocLock (4648), Lower Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jun 1, 2004 Thanks to Nexxus for this one. Pours deep amber/reddish (looks like red wine through light), with a huge off white head and lace. Aroma of heavy malt, peat, caramel, toffee, prunes, berries, and anise. Tastes very malty, with some earthy, prune, fruit, and duck sauce hints. Finishes sweet, malty, and fruity, with hints of cognac, scotch, and cabernet. As it warmed, I sensed more sweet/caramel/fruitiness.Nice balance, great complexity, and well hidden alcohol. This is a great beer.
Ernest (4515), Boulder, Colorado, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Jul 25, 2002 Updated: Mar 10, 20072007 bottle.
Head is initially small, frothy/fizzy, light brown, mostly diminishing.
Body is dark amber.
Aroma is lightly malty (caramel, toasted grain, cookie), lightly hoppy (flowers, apricot), with notes of alcohol and peach.
Flavor is heavily sweet, lightly acidic, lightly bitter.
Finish is moderately sweet, lightly acidic, moderately bitter.
Medium to full body, watery/syrupy texture, lively carbonation, moderately to heavily alcoholic.
Not very interesting this year.
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