93
Overall
Aroma
12
Flavor
19
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
3
Lapel, IN
What Our Editors Thought
“Minimal aroma with slight floral-hop hints. Entirely malt-forward in the sip, with big classic English base malt notes, the vaguest fruitiness, and demure hop notes that impart the most subtle herbal and floral tinge.”
What Our Panel Thought
“Classic British malt body. Caramel, toffee, banana bread, golden raisin blend with earthy pine, dried fruit, hints of sherry in the nose. Caramel notes in the flavor counter a pine-like bitterness. Balanced finish with pleasant warming heat.”
What the Brewers Say
“Stainless-aged barleywine using all Sugar Creek malt.”
Review printed in: The Expanding Maltiverse (Spring 2025)
View All IssuesDate Reviewed: December 10, 2024