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Three Floyds Behemoth Barleywine

Three Floyds Behemoth Barleywine - Barley Wine

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Brewed by Three Floyds Brewing Company
Style: Barley Wine

Munster, Indiana USA

bottled
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on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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7144.1/5.04.09/5.0Winter12%99Snifter
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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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 Ungstrup (14761), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Dec 4, 2005  
A clear amber beer with a disappearing orange head. The aroma is sweet malty and very hoppy, while the flavor is sweet with strong notes of alcohol, combined with preserved fruits.


 Papsoe (14642), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20
Dec 20, 2005  
(Bottle 65 cl) Very dark, clear amber - almost like bourbon - with a tiny, off-white head. Extremely floral hop aroma - you almost don’t need to taste this brew, you can sit for a looong while simply sniffing and enjoying the fantastic aromas. Full-bodied with a shipload of malt and caramel. The aroma hops also leave quite some bitterness, but it’s never overpowering - even for my palate. A truly great brew. 031205


 omhper (12155), Stockholm, Sweden
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/103/516/20
Feb 17, 2003  
Bottled from growler, thanks hopsrus!!
Clear red, small head. Very roasty hop aroma. Sweet and resiny. Softly malty, but still feels light, despite it's gravity. Flowery and citrusy. Syrupy bitter finish.


 yespr (11649), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Jun 30, 2007  
RBSG07. From 75 cL bottle. Pours amber. Aroma sweet raisin. Flavour is very sweet malty and raisins. Nice blend going into a decent bitterhops.


 oh6gdx (8802), Vasa, Finland
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Apr 25, 2009  
Bottled (thanks jjpm74!). Amber colour, medium beige head. Aroma is caramel, alcohol, some fruity hops and also mild burnt sugar. Flavour is hoppy, grassy, quite sticky. Toffee and some some alcohol. Mild nutyness as well.


 MiP (8793), Sønderborg, Denmark
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/104/517/20
Dec 20, 2005    Updated: Feb 25, 2007
Bottle. Very strong fresh, spicy hop aroma. Hazy red/brown colour, nice stable light brown head. Flavour is very nice, powerful with some teaishness from the hops. High bitterness, along with the alcohol burning my throat a bit.


 joergen (8430), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Dec 4, 2005  
Bottled. Clear orange coloured with an off white head. Sweet aroma of malts, caramel, pine needles and hops. Sweet fruity flavour of apricots, malts, caramel, pine needles and hops.


 kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Sep 1, 2007    Updated: Mar 8, 2009

Name: Barley Wine
Date: October 16, 1998
Mode: Firkin
Source: Brewfest, Real Ale Festival
Appearance: hazy amber
Aroma: big spicy malt aroma
Flavor: strong malt flavor, low bitter finish, quaffable, but not distinctive

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.8/5.0
Score: *4

Name: Behemoth
Date: March 08, 2006
Mode: Bottle
Source: Trade
Vintage: 2005
Appearance: dark clear red, whispy tan head
Aroma: sweet carmel malt aroma with hints of fruit and earthy hops
Body: big sweet body
Overall: rich and malty, sweet and fruity, alcohol fumes, long bitter finish, some time will help the fruit ripen and the bitterness to blend and subside

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 6/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 14/20
Rating: 3.4/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **+/4

Name: Behemoth
Date: July 07, 2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Roadtrip
Vintage: 2007
Appearance: opaque burnt orange, creamy beige head that settles down into a fine head but is easily roused again, specks of dripy lace
Aroma: rich sweet hot dark caramel aroma with lots of fruity character balanced by earthy hops
Body: creamy velvet body that starts to get a bit sticky after a while
Flavor: rich dark caramel malt flavor, fruity sweetness is balanced by lots of earthy bitterness, warming
Overall: should age very well for many years

Name: Behemoth
Date: January 12, 2008
Mode: bottle
Source: tasting
Vintage: 2007<



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