ABV
18.0
4/18/14. Yet another “oldie” that is still aging well.
over 3 years ago
ABV
18.0
Rating
4.40725
Rating count
23,184
Last updated
almost 5 years ago
Bottled 9/17/14 - I am getting a lot of dark fruit and malt. It’s very boozy (18% ABV) and masks almost all of the extreme level of hoppiness (fine in my book). There is a burn, like a fine liquor, that coats my tongue. This dark, aged beer is excellent.
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over 3 years ago
Out of the cellar comes this well-aged monster. The hop edges have worn off and tastes more like a barleywine/whiskey mix-in a good way.
over 3 years ago
Aged 8 years and opened to celebrate 8 days of my daughter’s life. Lost a lot of its carbonation but still super smooth and boozy. Mellow fruit like raisins and balanced by bright hops. I think I’ll open it a little earlier next time.
about 3 years ago
Bottled May 2014! Boozy sweetness for days! Wow! I’m convinced now more than ever that 120 IPAs are best if they’re at least 5 years old
about 3 years ago
Been a bit since I opened one of these. Smooth & malty, enough hop to keep it from being too sweet. Very barley wine ish. A touch past its prime, have a few more to finish. And some heavy rain.
almost 3 years ago
Going old school tonight. Still one of the best barleywines ive ever had.
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almost 3 years ago
8 years old and still boozy. Tastes a lot like I'm not going to work tomorrow
over 2 years ago
Last of the basement stash! Gotta break it out on 1/20, of course. Still tasting good.
over 2 years ago
Still awesome, very barleywine tasting now, still fire and boozy as heck - cellar raid :) cheers
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about 2 years ago
Another from the 10 year retirement vertical. Had some sediment, but oh so smooth.
about 2 years ago
Dark fruity cherry and plums, caramel, dusty divineitude. #FirepitFridaySaturdayEdition
about 2 years ago
Nine years old. Heavy, rich, strong. I like 120 better fresh.
almost 2 years ago
10 years ought to be enough, eh? And found a guy with a 2017! Had no idea these were 18%+. And definitely tasted like that... a hoppy strong ale/barleywine. Enjoyed it, actually.
about 1 year ago
Boozy & mellow. The change seems to happen at around 4 years and it just gets better after that.
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almost 5 years ago
The hops are gone, butt there is still a ton of malt. Sweeter than before by a wide margin. The booze, while still present, is still subtle and dangerous. A great start to our anniversary evening.
over 4 years ago
6+ years. Flavor profile is completely different but in a great way. More like a barley wine now. Caramel candy apple, golden raisins, brown sugar, subtle hops and nice warming boozy finish. Have had many aged and always ages great, just a different brew
over 4 years ago
Deep caramel notes before resinous spice. Bitter but smooth. Thanks again Jay
about 4 years ago
I think the sweet spot for this beer is 4 years. This is still amazing though ❤️ This is ambrosia
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over 3 years ago
Yes, I still had 1 last bottle of this. I can’t believe how well this held up. Tastes like a nutty BA barley wine. Definitely some sort of oxidation going on, to be expected.
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over 3 years ago
Hops are virtually gone. Raisin and caramel flavors. Nice vintage bottle.
over 2 years ago
Boozy! Mind as well be sucking on an extra strength Halls, covered with rubbing alcohol, and served on a bed of 2 week soggy tobacco leaves. Ah, yea kinda pleasant. 🤪
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over 1 year ago
9 years old can't believe how smooth it's gotten with time
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over 1 year ago