ABV
18.0
I hated this beer fresh when I bought them. I was like one of the only ones that didn’t get. After aging for 3 years, I totally understand now. It’s like a great barleywine.
over 4 years ago
ABV
18.0
Rating
4.30419
Rating count
18,961
Last updated
almost 5 years ago
I hated this beer fresh when I bought them. I was like one of the only ones that didn’t get. After aging for 3 years, I totally understand now. It’s like a great barleywine.
over 4 years ago
Noticeable difference between the 16 and 17. But still good.
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over 4 years ago
Darker and boozier than I thought it would be after aging 3 years. Reminded of Goose Island BB in a way.
over 4 years ago
Vastly superior to the fresh version! Happy birthday to my hetero life mate Zach have a great day dude!
over 4 years ago
Well wow. Amazing depth, raisin, hops, smooth. That’s the good. Also good, now I’m hammered.
over 4 years ago
As you can see, lots of floaties. It's still very strong, but the booziness is subsiding. Am I getting a hint of sherry? I reported some fruitiness last time, but I'm not sure about that - that's why I'm going with sherry. 3 sips and my tongue is numb.
over 4 years ago
Aged 3 years in keg, the intensity of bitterness has faded, the hips express as earthy and floral with lingering light spice. Overall complex and interesting
over 4 years ago
I have been aging this thing since 2017 waiting for a good reason to open it and today is the day.
over 4 years ago
Been waiting a while this one. And of course it's from Delaware
over 4 years ago
My goodness. First time I’ve actually had one aged and it does not disappoint. Thank you John H. !
over 4 years ago
Cherry wine vibes, boozy but waaaaaay smoother than I would expect for 18%. It’s really good. Bday beer 23/30. Thanks to Jeff M. for this legend.
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over 4 years ago
Today’s 12/01/20 so I should probably have 2 #proper
over 4 years ago
Drink NOW or cellar for a DECADE (or so). At least it no longer tastes like a tire fire. Still boozy af
over 4 years ago
Monday, not as flavorful as I remembered, probably influenced by a full stomach from dinner.
over 4 years ago
When your wife( who hates IPAs) says “this is delicious “, you know you’ve entered barley wine territory. I happen to agree.
over 4 years ago
Some beers stand atop for long periods of time, this classic is still one of the best well rounded beers and a style that no one else can pull off. And now at 3 years the patience has paid off.
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over 4 years ago
Thick body with slight carbonation; Notes of burnt caramel and fig upfront with a piney hop bite on the finish. Slight alcohol heat. Would still be good in a few years.
over 4 years ago
When you consider the fact that it’s 20% stronger than the strongest beer you can usually find, it gets serious clout. Hello, LUCA
over 4 years ago
Mini vertical with '14 and '16. This was the most malty.
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over 4 years ago