85
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
18
Mouthfeel
3
Appearance
2
Elkhorn, NE
What Our Editors Thought
“Dark barleywine with silky but not syrupy texture. A bit of balsamic leads in the aroma with dark fruit underneath. Sweeter milk chocolate notes drive the flavor, broad and unfocused.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Chocolate aroma with toffee, molasses notes and reduced figs. Thick toffee syrup without the cloying sweetness, but still boldly sweet. A port-wine note offers some dark-fruit complexity, but ultimately needs balance.”
What the Brewers Say
“English-style barleywine brewed with Belgian candi syrup, aged in bourbon barrels.”
Review printed in: From Grain to Class (Spring 2026)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: December 9, 2025