What Our Panel Thought
Aroma: “Moderate biscuit and light cit- rusy hop notes (grapefruit, lemon zest, orange, slight grassiness) accompany big caramel and plum, a touch of toffee and cinnamon, and light banana.”
Flavor: “A very bright orange juice char- acter hits in the front and is very nice. The slightly bready malt sweetness helps to carry the beer through the nish, and it nishes with some caramel, juicy and sweet notes but not too sweet. The alcohol warmth is nice and adds to the beer. Moderately strong hops bitterness, complex malt, and touch of alcohol bite appear in the aftertaste.”
Overall: “This big malty, juicy barley- wine is in between American and English styles, with the aroma and avor more English and the tail end more American. That being said, the malt character keeps you going back for more. This one is well put together.”
What the Brewers Say
“This American barleywine says it how it is. It’s intense, attention seekingly hoppy and de nitely your kind of beer. A beer with a big ego, drive, and a huge thirst for recognition.”
