97
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
19
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Denver, CO
What Our Editors Thought
“Chocolate-stout notes compete with caramel notes in the nose, with a bit of fortified wine. Sweet, but layered, as light and dark caramel notes with punchier, boozy dark-chocolate notes define the flavor. Rich and enveloping.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Rich aroma with oak, vanilla, caramel, toffee, brown sugar, dark chocolate, rye bread. The flavor adds toasted macadamia nut and touches of maple syrup. Boozy heat emerges in the finish.”
What the Brewers Say
“Barleywine aged in a blend of brandy and rye whiskey barrels.”
Review printed in: Rethinking the Classic Pale Ale (Winter 2023)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: November 3, 2022