ABV
15.0
almost 5 years ago
ABV
15.0
Rating
4.11608
Rating count
1,104
Last updated
almost 5 years ago
It’s good but not as good as it should be, may have sat on it a bit too long and it’s in the decline. So it goes.
over 1 year ago
Sadly past it’s prime and doesn’t have those butterscotch and black licorice notes I was hoping for. Inoffensive nose and a little figgy but otherwise mineraly and just falls flat. Next time I’ll age just a year or two.
over 4 years ago
Hasn’t aged well. Wasn’t spectacular to begin with. Heavy on the crystal malt
over 3 years ago
Wasn’t the biggest fan of this - very boozy, malty, has a bitter finish. Tastes like a very old bottle - curious how a 10+ year old bottle might be. This was like a hybrid of a barleywine and a strong Belgian quad
almost 5 years ago
Last night. I've been intentionally aging this for 4yrs so far.
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almost 5 years ago
Btld12.17.16. A: raisin, brown fruit, molasses, spice, floral, faint oxidation, mineral, slight herb, hint of vanilla. T: spice, molasses, caramel, some boozy, very faint oxidation, earthy, wood, bitter bite. This aged well. Raising from 3.75 to 4
almost 5 years ago
I've been holding onto this since 2017 and figured it was finally time to open it up. It was way too hot back when I first had it and there is still a bit of heat but it has definitely mellowed. Could honestly have sat longer lol.
over 3 years ago
Whoa! Hops have faded a bit but it's boozy as fuck still.
almost 3 years ago
Post-ride/run/ride beer (left phone at home when I rushed to the beach, which changed my plans to hang there for the day — didn’t even swim). How often will I be in the mood for a 15% barleywine that plays-up the dried fruit? Who knows, but I have 3 more.
almost 3 years ago
Fantastic. big on molasses now, getting some cocoa/coffee as well that I don't recall fresh. Light bitterness/spicy alcohol. Mild increasing booze. This might be peaking now. Better than i reviewed in 2014. Very clean sipper. Medium body. Not too sweet
almost 3 years ago
Made for an excellent night cap. Put me straight to bed.
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over 2 years ago
6 yrs and matured very nicely! While watching PSU women's soccer in the snow!
over 2 years ago
Indeed! Held up well. Still has a malty sweetness. Still has some bite.
about 2 years ago
Hops have faded so I like it better now. Would like it to be sweeter for my current preference.
almost 2 years ago
Either I appreciate the style more 4-5 years later or it aged beautifully. Enjoying a high abv nightcap 🍻
over 4 years ago
Might be my favorite barley of all time. Cellars so well, but lost out tonight, for me, to Bigfoot 2008
about 3 years ago
Awesome sauce. Always fun to get back to the basics of beer. Thx Dan #laterbeer
about 3 years ago
I'm definitely getting more of the dark fruit notes but there is still a definite heat that won't go away.
almost 2 years ago
Well aged with lots of hoppy aroma up front. Tasty with some deep richness and malt, hops still apparent, a touch of bitterness.
over 1 year ago
This is a barley wine that would put hair on your chest. After four years in the cellar it is one smooth hombre. Kooringal Loosely means by the shore, and the name of the company that made my Wool cap in Australia. Both are smooth high-quality performers.
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almost 5 years ago
Wow. Glad I sat on this for so long. Barrel but not as firey boozy as it once was. Smells like straight up apple cider. So smooth now. Hint of sweetness but you have to look for it. This is a mama drink right here boys.
almost 4 years ago
Nice chewy barleywine. Figs and dates still present, but not in your face. Very enjoyable. Thanks Greg D. !
almost 4 years ago
This stole the show for me. Just hitting all the right notes. Great chat fellas, and thanks for the amazing brew Dan
about 3 years ago
Had to get this one again. Out of production from 2016.
almost 3 years ago
Wow again. Another out of production beer from 2016. Pure Beer Heaven again. A smooth 15 percent.
almost 3 years ago