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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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 mnurda (434), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/105/517/20
Jan 5, 2009  
Huge body on this one. I knew I would like it the minute I poured it. 2007 bottled sample from the brewery. Can’t wait to get another bottle


 Ethereal (1500), London, Greater London, England
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Jan 1, 2009  
Bottled at Chris O’s tasting, 26th Sept 2008. Reddish orange with a strong candy sugar aroma. The robust malts hide the hops and the taste is quite salty. Palate is ok but overall I found it rather disappointing.


 gowdy (155), Ferney-Voltaire, France
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Dec 29, 2008  
Bottle at Craigs house. caramel, floral, brown, light sweetness, light body, sticky,


 cgarvieuk (4171), Edinburgh, Scotland
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Dec 29, 2008  
Bottle at home ... leaving me only 2 more to complte my top 50 beers with 250 ratings...2007 bottle ... deep copper big foam head ... big sweet american hop with a fair ammount of malt in nose ... big sweet piney citrus hop ... lots of caramel ... light vanilla ... warming soft spirit ... medium bitterness... soft carbonation ... Think this would age wonderfully.


 nightrider (373), encinitas, California, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/519/20
Dec 27, 2008  
2008 purple wax bomber. Luscious aromas of sweet caramel malt , and citrusy hops. Super smooth and full bodied. Initial flavors of sweet maltiness, and then the upfront hop bitterness kicks in. These deep flavors do not go away soon and last in your mouth for a good long time. Excellent balance of complex flavors. Intense fantastic Barley Wine.


 hayduke (1629), Eureka, California, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/104/518/20
Dec 27, 2008  
From a 22 oz bottle with a purple wax top (2008) that took a while to pry off, this poured a clear and simply gorgeous deep amber color with a slightly off-white head and thick and sticky lacing rings. The nose is caramel malts and vanilla, but powerful. There is also lots of hops in the aroma with pine, flowers, citrus, and ripe fruit. Very rich and mouthfeel. with moderate carbonation. Flavor is a mirror of the nose, and is delicious to drink. Long bitter finish and it hides the alcohol well. One of the best Barley Wines ever.


 kegbear (265), Orange, California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
Dec 25, 2008  
Bottle 2008 Purple top. Aroma of caramel, grapefruit and pine. This is a nice barley wine with a lot of hop flavors. Caramel, malt, vanilla and grapefruit and pine.


 KimJohansen (6916), Copenhagen V, Denmark
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Dec 25, 2008  
Clear reddish amber with tiny off white head. Sweet aroma with plenty of hops, toasted malt and caramel. Serious amount of hops in the flavour with grapefruit and pine notes. This one finished delicious bitter.



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