ABV
16.5
ABV
16.5
Rating
4.28889
Rating count
13,132
Last updated
about 5 years ago
Last of the four pack. Nose is a combo of figs, toffee, and rocket fuel. Drinks much, much smoother, though. Of note, this bottle is from the 17.1% batch for the vintage, since they seemed to vary.
over 1 year ago
Not much more to say. A classic 5 year hoppy American style barleywine. Malty and rich. Faint sweetness. Quite good
over 1 year ago
9-14-18 date 5 years aged is a good starting point for me. Not a big fan of this beer right out of the gate. Malty and sweet but not overly cloying. High ABV burn has faded this is enjoyable and 55 degrees out!!!
over 1 year ago
Jeez found this in the back of Scott Bailey’s basement beer fridge
over 1 year ago
So much different and infinitely better aged.
almost 2 years ago
Taste like a barleywine by its self. With food tasted like jw Lee harvest
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almost 2 years ago
Pulled from my personal cellar collection. Sad to open it, but so worth the pour.
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almost 2 years ago
Pulled this in for a side by side with the barrel aged version
almost 2 years ago
One shy of a vertical. Thought I had a good bottle of 2017 left...dang
almost 2 years ago
I haven’t had a fresh 120 in some time but this 5 year aged one is pretty good. Getting that warm feeling and subtle burn that I like from the usual boozy ales. Barely any kind of sediment which is appreciated.The flavor is complex and interesting.
almost 2 years ago
Five years has done this one so well. Incredibly smooth and drinkable considering the strength of a fresh bottle.
almost 2 years ago
Malty, aged dark fruit, hoppy, went down easier than 16.5%
almost 2 years ago
Minimal hop, big caramel sweetness. Bottle 10/20/18
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almost 2 years ago
Yes, you can age this. It's pretty peak fresh though.
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almost 2 years ago
Such a weird beer to rate. Real strong and boozy. I know it's an IPA but it looks and drinks sort of like a barleywine. I thought I was not going to like this but Melissa and I were both surprised.
about 2 years ago
A little forgotten, but very refreshing and warm in the belly. Celebrating small victories fixing the speakeasy. 1 of 2 chimney caps installed this evening.
about 2 years ago
Malty, rich, boozy, complex and deep flavor, not really hoppy IPA
about 2 years ago
I had this in 2023 - 5 years aged. It’s phenomenal at this age statement.
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about 2 years ago
5 year old bottle - borderline spiritual experience. Smooth and yet incredibly hoppy. Probably should have shared this one
about 2 years ago
Diggin deep in the vault tonight-bottled 04/19/18! Nose is spectac-malt bomb / grape / red licorice. Deep red hue + lots of yeast particles. Uber malty sweet - grape jam + fig. Still boozy, strong, w/ good CO2. Slow sippin while watching gnarly flick.
about 2 years ago
The color is dark caramel. The carbonation is trapped in the liquid not bubbling to form a head. Delicious.
about 2 years ago
For me, this is a beer that's passed its period of novelty.
about 2 years ago