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Three Floyds Behemoth Barleywine

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
7214.1/5.04.08/5.0Winter12%99Snifter
Commercial Description:
Huge sweet body, big flavors and high alcohol levels, this beer is best enjoyed by a raging fire. Complex caramel sweetness is well balanced by generous hopping, delivering an intense, smooth drinking experience. Intense fruity caramel malts, citrus hops, and alcohol notes waft up to tickle your senses.
2005 Bottle release - Pink Wax
2007 Bottle release - Yellow Wax (Brewed in Nov 06)
2008 Bottle release - Purple Wax
2009 Bottle release - Blue Wax
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ajbitt (45), , Indiana, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/516/20
May 13, 2009  
Did another tasting of Barley Wine style ales tonight. This won out compared to the Mikkeller and Dieu du Ciel. I liked the palate - thicker pour like I would expect - more viscous than the other 2, silky on the tongue - minimal up-front bitterness, just soft and warm. Almost a roasted, carmel, nose. Decent head, and a brightness of middle that was fundamentally apricot. Nice, soft, finish as well. I prefer serving at room temp. My favorite is still Bigfoot, so will need to do a side by side tomorrow.


 ChrisThomson (392), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/518/20
May 10, 2009    Updated: May 15, 2009
WOW! Only second to DL for me as 3Fs go. Amber with white head Lovely hop aroma with hugely complex citrus, pine and caramel notes. Need to taste this one again.


 Jerre (1755), Waregem, Belgium
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/514/20
May 9, 2009  
Tasted 2008 bottle @ Brewstore Alvinne. With Glenn, William, ... Almost clear golden color, with a little white head. Aroma strong fruits, florial hops and malts. Medium body. Taste is good hops, alcohol notes, finish with a sweet bitterness. GOOD.


 faroeviking (6023), Republica Vikingo de las, Faroe Islands
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
May 9, 2009  
Botella. Huge thanks to Pinball for sharing. Clear golden bit dark amber colour, small but steady thick white creamish head. Very ripe fruity, citrus hoppy intense pleasant aroma. Very good filling mouthfeel. Ripe fruity, piney, flowery hoppy caramel flavour. Long lasting great dry hoppy fruity piney alco finish. Yum indeed1


 Immy (1912), Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
May 8, 2009  
Daytona 500 tasting. 2007 vintage bomber. Dark, clear amber with a beige head. Excellent nose of sweet raisin and caramel, big floral hop presence. Flavor is big - sweet fruit and floral bite, booze is well hidden. I loved this one!


 Miksu (2218), Jyväskylä, Finland
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
May 8, 2009  
0.65 l bottle, thanks oh6gdx! Dark amber color. Sweetish, warming, nutty, fruity and hoppy aroma with mango, apricot and hint of solvent. Bittersweet flavor with toffee, nuts, fruity-sweaty hops and warming alcohol. Tasty allthough hop character is slightly sweaty.


 Pinball (2778), Allerød, Denmark
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/105/518/20
May 7, 2009  
65cl bottle from ølbutikken. clear amber , small white head. aroma is piny, citrussy, hops. hops dominate. also some fruits, mango. flavor is pine, caramel, foral notes, alc is well hiddeen, bitterhops, dark fruits. very well balalnced,very tasty, probably the best barley wine i’ve had so far (1600+ ratings). palate is thick and nice. very good mouthfeel.


 petematte46 (218), Dallas, Texas, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
May 6, 2009  
Pours an orangish-tinted brown with a small head. Amazingly strong and good aroma of caramel, chocolate, citrus and mint.



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