 GAManiac (337), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Apr 28, 2008
Nice brownish ruby color with a thick foamy one-finger head that dissipates fairly quickly. Carbonation continued to rise to the middle throughout which led to significant head regeneration. Sugary molasses and malts with a strong representation of sweet dark fruits. Slight burning in the nostrils from the alcohol. As with the smell, sugar and malts dominate the taste with a very pleasant fruit taste. The alcohol also makes its presence felt at bit. Aftertaste of caramel and sticky toffee. Significant carbonation and alchol left the tongue tingling after each sip. Definitely a sticky, syrupy sweetness throughout. Despite the alcohol content and it’s presence in the taste, this is a very drinkable barleywine. Definitely a sipper, though.
rman18 (174), South Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Oct 5, 2008 I had this at the Durham World Beer Festival. It was good... poured dark amber with a small head. Smelled of hops and tasted like malt with hops. I am not sure of the alcohol content but it had some kick to it. I would have it again.
allfreej (293), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Sep 20, 2008 Bottled. Light-brown diminishing head, little lace, some tears. Clear copper pour. Heavy, sweet malt aroma, resin notes, toffee, alcohol, raisins. Full, slightly sticky mouthfeel, pleasantly carbonated, hop bitter finish. Flavor was long, heavy, and malty. An example of an American Barley Wine lifted straight from the style guidelines themselves!
Haslinger (546), Syracuse, New York, USA
Sep 14, 2008 Updated: Sep 18, 200812 ounce bottle thanks to kegbear. Poured into a snifter with a frothy head. Very good malt aroma and with some nice hop smell. The taste is malty with a bit of dark caramel. This is probably the best barley wine Ive ever had. I would love to have more of this.
lb4lb (1439), Austin, Texas, USA
Sep 10, 2008 2002 bottle.
Pours a caramel color with no head. Smell is rich an strong caramel, but in that aged sort of way, that is unappealing to me. Taste is smooth caramel as is common in old beers. Low carbonation and almost flat. Not great, but I’m sure I’ll like it better once I rate one of my fresher bottles.
thooper41 (225), USA
Sep 4, 2008 12oz bottle: pours a hazy dark amber brown with small off white head, aroma filled with hops and a hint of malt, flavor has tons of citrus hops up front and a good malt backbone to follow. very good barly wine.
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