4.3 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
UPDATED: APR 10, 2004 2003: Very hazy,dark orange. Pillowy head,settles and leaves nice lace. Dry herbal hops,spicy yeast,fruity malt,oak barrel aromas. Juicy,thick,palate..yet creamy and soft. Starts tangy,middle is spicy,malty(fruity,sweet). Wood and alcohol just add more complexity,as they are tastefully present. Finish is hoppy,very fruity,lightly spicy. If not better than past years,just as good. A excellent beer I look forward to every year.
DRAFT,2003: Much thicker,and flavorful than bottle,if it's possible. Lots of banana,caramel,oak,in flavor in aroma. Delicious.
4.3 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
Overcast murky orange with a huge fluffy white head. Aromas of white pepper, fuzzy fruit, vanilla creme, lemon, and fresh baked bread. The taste covered all of the above, but add a hint of oak, banana,and and a small shot of bubblegum. To say the least, this is one complex piece of work. High carbonation, medium to full bodied, and a tangy dry finish. I could drink this all summer long. Thanks again TAR!
4.3 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
(02.18.06) On tap at Firkin’s, Libertyville, IL. Hazy red beer having an average creamy off-white head with good lacing. Spicy, smoky aroma. Soft carbonation. Full bodied beer that starts with moderate malt sweetness and spicy (clove)/fruity citrus flavors. Finishes dry with light malt fade. Aromatic spicy wheat beer, rich in flavor and texture. Call it a wheat wine, an imperial hefeweizzen or a wheat barleywine, this beer rocks.
4.3 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
UPDATED: OCT 4, 2006 2004 vintage -- Huge thanks to RealityDeviant from BeerAdvocate for showing up with this gem. Golden orange body with a light white head. Aroma of sour apple, wheat, cheddar cheese. Great taste, grapes, light Granny Apple tartness. Smooth fruity ending.
4.3 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
Had with james and pat from Capones. Pour is a nice thin body with sediment and some white head that doesn’t last. Aroma is sweet. Semi tart. Hints of honey and raspberry. Flavor is smooth and surprisingly light cosidering the fact that it is 11%. Hints of sweet tart berries. Similar to a light tasting sour. Love it.
4.3 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20
2009 bare tree: Awesome, what a great Weiss beer. Golden color, excellent aroma, very smooth and no aftertase. Light honey taste with a hint of malt.
4.3 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 19/20
Bottle pour 2008 vintage.Hazy golden/orange color with a small white head.Aroma was very subtle with citrus and floral notes in the forefront. Taste was about the same with hints of wheat and a little tartness.Flavors were blended very well, no one overpowering the other but blended very well. Very nice brew and will not hesitate to drink again.
4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
2003 Vintage... When I first popped this bottle, I was a bit concerned. From a distance, the aroma is skunky and musty. However, once I got my nose down in there it was quite complex and I could pick out scents of wheat, apple, banana, oak, and some alcohol (that actually enhanced the aroma). There is also a sweet/tart/sour type thing going on in the aroma as well which adds to the complexity... This is a really beatiful beer. I served it in a large red wine glass. The initial pour resulted in half liquid and half creamy, dense, light yellow-colored head. When the glass was full, the color was a deep golden yellow color (opaque - not really muddy or cloudy though). At about half or a third of a glass it was a really vibrant golden yellow color and the carbonation bubbles seemed to sparkle as they bubbled up to the top. It was really quite impressive and mesmerizing. The head never fully collapses as there is always a thick crown that leaves an ample amount of a lacing on the glass. It’s interesting though because at times some "streaking" or "legs" are also visible (similar to what is seen with wine or liquor)...
The flavor is just as complex, if not more so, than the aroma. There are so many flavors at play in this beer that also cause an intense sweet/tart/sour complexity - apples, pear, apricot, wood, banana, wheat, light lemon, even and touch of spice and at times just the slimist hint of smoke or something! Just after swallowing there is a tinge of alcohol, but then the finish kicks in. Initially the finish is a little sweet and fruity, but that quickly gives way to a really pleasing long dry, acidic/tart finish...
This beer is highly carbonated, but it feels soft and creamy on the palate - not fizzy at all...
This was a really fantastic beer and a memorable drinking experience. Hands down this is the most complex and best Two Brothers beer that I have had so far! I’m trying to find a fresh bottle so I can experience this stuff young because this particular aged bottle reminds me more of a Belgian-type beer rather than a Barley Wine. Either way, this is an awesome beer! (If you couldn’t tell from my lengthy comments, I really, really like this beer!) --
750 mL bottle.
4.2 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
This is a good Barley Wine if thats what want to call it. Green apple, lemon, and sour flavors. Finishes crisp, clean, and smooth.
4.2 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 17/20
2004 bottle. Dark golden amber with minimal off-white head. Lots of citrus in the initial aroma. Hints of yeasty bread, residuel sugar and sweet malt in the background. Flavor is a very strange combination of banana, pineapple and caramel. Fruit seems to be yeast bi-products, because there is no hop character detectable anywhere. Still very nice BW regardless.
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