BCMike22 (79), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Mar 22, 2008
Poured in glass snifter. Red color , easy to see through. Very smooth, very easy to drink. Bitter malt that’s well balanced. Finishes crisply without much of an aftertaste. Most enjoyable.
 unclemattie (1518), Georgia, USA
May 13, 2008 Growler from shp555. Pours a clear, mahogany color. Aroma of malt & alcohol. Flavor is a sweet, caramelized, fruity sweetness. Very balanced and smooth for a such a sweet Barley Wine.
tomciccateri (441), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Apr 21, 2008 Draught at the brewpub. Pours a clear dark brown with no head. Mellow oaky aroma. Medium body, intense late oak flavor, smooth mouthfeel, alcohol character. Slightly "hot" alcohol finish - nice.
kp (6000), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Apr 5, 2008 Date: 03/22/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party
Appearance: clear dark ruby red, fine beige head, streaks of lace,
Aroma: huge sweet dark caramel aroma with a fruity winey sweetness,
Flavor: rich fruity malt flavor, nice sweetness us followed by a peppery alcohol hotness, earthyness follows to add some balance,
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.6/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: ***/4
ChainGangGuy (1444), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
Mar 30, 2008 Appearance: Pours out a clear, dark amber, decidedly still body, but them’s the breaks when you go growler.
Smell: Aroma comprised of caramel malts, dark fruits, and an earthy hop presence.
Taste: Bready caramel malts, moderately sweet. Light raisiny fruitiness. An equally moderate hop bitterness as well as the booze help temper the sweetness. Slightly bitter, drying finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium carbonation.
Drinkability: Exceptional? No. Acceptable? Yes.
CaptainCougar (4599), Rockville, Maryland, USA
Mar 22, 2008 Growler thanks to shp555: Pours a transparent copper amber amber with a thin, wispy-lacing white head. Aroma of fresh citrusy grapefruity hops and rich caramely malt with a fresh light fruity character. Starts fairly full and caramely sweet with a toasty malty and dark caramel sweetness with a lot of light fruity complexity before and alightly drier finish. A pretty nice barleywine.
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