 JB175 (1356), Holland, Pennsylvania, USA
Nov 5, 2006
February 2005 bottle. Deep ruby/brown color with light head. Rich dark fruit and hop aroma that is very inviting. Taste is smooth, sweet, sugary. Hoppiness is very pleasant. Mouthfeel and finish very nice. This definately lives up to its reputation, but it seems like it would be alot better after another year or so. I have six from November 2005 that I plan to tuck away for safe keeping!
taalhiker (111), Dayton, Ohio, USA
Oct 6, 2008 From bottle. Poured deep brown/amber with virtually no head. Complex nose of caramel and malt. Flavors include toffee, roasted malt and hops. Long finish. Alcohol is noticeable - may need some time to mature.
dmtroyer (360), Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
Oct 2, 2008 12oz. By far the best barleywine I have had to date. Pours a deep, deep amber with red highlights. Nose is loads of caramel apples and sweet breads. Flavors are exquisite butterscotch, toffee, apple cider, overall a fairly sweet experience. The hops are undeniable in this one, bringing some bitter citrus fruit to the profile. Overall, very well balanced sweetness to bitterness. Decent carbonation makes this lively and very interesting. One criticism is that it could be a bit more complex. I am going to put a few of these away.
Trooper11 (447), Suffolk, Virginia, USA
Sep 29, 2008 Beautiful deep copper color with a large tan head. Heavy malty aroma with delicious caramel notes inviting. Malty sweet forenotes followed by solid deep bitterness. Alcohol is apparent but not overwelming. Excellent!
shigadeyo (1386), Southwest Ohio Area, Ohio, USA
Sep 25, 2008
Batch 7236 ~ 2006 Vintage
9/25/2008: Third Coast Old Ale has a deep ruby amber color with a thin beige crown. The nose is greeted by a hearty citrusy hop aroma accompanied by rich caramel, hints of vanilla, and some sweet alcohol. The flavor is very strong and contains a smooth, caramel maltiness, aged alcohol, and a moderate citrus and herbal hoppiness. There is some residual sweetness as well along with notes of prune, dried apricot, and and vanilla. The bitterness lingers on the back of the tongue after each sip. This beer is still quite smooth and easy to drink despite its high alcohol. It is medium-bodied and mildly carbonated. Overall this was a very good barleywine and is well-balanced. However, I would have preferred a bit more sweetness. I’m sure this beer gets even better with another 1 or 2 years on it...
12 fl. oz. bottle (OG 1.098, Alc. by Vol. 10.2%, 335 cal. per 12 oz.). Rating #835 for this beer... Rating: 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16 = 3.7.
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No Batch # ~ 2002 or Older Vintage (1-piece label and plain gold cap)
9/25/2008: Third Coast Old Ale has a sweet aroma made up of caramel, dates, raisin, complex fruity malt (e.g. Marris Otter) and a hint of vanilla. This beer really smells great. It also looks really nice too. It has a clear, deep honey color with ruby highlights and tight, shimmering carbonation. There is a thin frothy beige veil floating on the surface. The flavor is sweet and still has a decent level of sweet, aged citrus/apricot hop flavor and bitterness. The slightly roasty caramel maltiness is also accompanied by a really smooth whiskey/brandy alcohol tone, prune and other aged fruits. Again, this beer is very smooth and very easy to drink for its high alcohol content. It is medium-bodied and has a mildly syrupy mouthfeel and a sticky quality on the lips. The additional age on this particular bodied has helped the sweetness come through the normally high bitterness level. It has developed a wonderful aroma and the flavor is quite good and balanced, but some complexity may be starting to fade away at this point...
12 fl. oz. bottle from West Side Wine and Liquor Store in West Harrison, Ohio. Rating: 8 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 17 = 4.1.
donrajin (233), Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, USA
Sep 15, 2008 Nice smooth barley wine with smooth sweetness and a medium body. It holds it’s own with any well made barley wine. A must try for strong beer fans.
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