ABV
18.0
ABV
18.0
Rating
4.30419
Rating count
18,961
Last updated
almost 5 years ago
After 5 years of aging this thing has mellowed out a bit. Still lacks quite a punch. Not hoppy like it would be fresh.
over 2 years ago
I’m an IPA guy I swear. But this one’s too much for me 😬
over 2 years ago
Cleaning out the pantry. Bottled 12/16/17. Time flies. Still tastes good.
over 2 years ago
Cellar clear out 2023!! This tastes like cough syrup though.
over 2 years ago
I guess it takes 5-6 years for an imperial IPA to turn into a barley wine
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over 2 years ago
Most of the pine and citrus bitterness has faded and leaves behind a predominantly burnt caramel sweetness. This beer is probably best with 1-3 years of age. Also showing off my new glassware from Pretentious Glassware Co.!
over 2 years ago
Holy booze. Age did this beer ok ? A bit of a copper finish.
over 2 years ago
I have liked other years better. Maybe this one aged too long? Idk 🤷♂️
over 2 years ago
Tastes great with 5 years on it. But more than 5 oz would be way too much.
over 2 years ago
Gonna say that five years (bottle was purchased Nov. 2017) is too long. Presents as an above-average, leathery/port wine barleywine, but the finish is too much tobacco - maybe the hops taking a bad turn?
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over 2 years ago
Christmas Advent Calander 2022: says ages well... I agree. lost the strong boozy taste. very smooth and sweet
over 2 years ago
Like a slightly sweet hoppy barleywine. Smooth and sneaky 17%.
over 2 years ago
Bottled 3/16/17. Smells like wort. Surprisingly still a bit boozy even after all this time, with a lot of raisin too. No bitterness left.
over 2 years ago
Aged five years. Absolutely amazing. So smooth. No alcohol taste. Would never guess this is 17%.
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over 2 years ago
The last one. It's so damn smooth and crushable. 120 ages with the best of them.
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over 2 years ago
Solid. Layers of colors…smooth, has a slight sweetness…it’s strong!
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over 2 years ago
Smooth and sweet. Deep caramel like taste. Much better than the jet fuel taste when fresh!
over 2 years ago
Round 3 - Catch up - one of the best ever! So impressed with this year. So smooth and boozy, hints of raisins, dates, plums, toffee, oak and maple and even subtle spices that make the hops settle smoothly throughout the experience. Very nice. Even better
over 2 years ago
Some sediment at the bottom which could be expected.
over 2 years ago
Wowza. Wish I checked the %. Didn’t mean to crack something this strong !! This is very interesting. Wish I had a few.
over 2 years ago
Had to have another momentous beer for the newly acquired commemorative glassware. Thanks M&D!! Bold boozy nose, some kind of bold boozy flavor I can't describe, warming, but still easy to come back for more. Aged well since my last try in 2018!
over 2 years ago
I don't know the exact year on this but I bought and stored this bottle on July 6th 2017. Incredibly smooth now. Almost grape-like flavor. Aromatic, not bitter in the slightest. Perfect for saying goodbye to Elko.
over 2 years ago