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Charlie's Fine Barley Wine

Triptych BrewingBarleywine (American)
ABV: 10.8%
85
Overall
Aroma
10
Flavor
16
Mouthfeel
4
Appearance
2
Savoy, IL

What Our Editors Thought

“Floral cuts through the nose with very light citrus. In the sip, warming toasted-bread malt with echoes of floral and citrus. Hop-forward but not nearly as bitter as expected.”

What Our Panel Thought

“Strong pine, anise, and citrus hops initially. Soft toast, biscuit malt with a hint of low caramel behind. Low orange- and apricot-like esters. Strong, sweet candy-like orange flavor, similar to an Old Fashioned cocktail without the bitters or cherry. Citrus before sweet, and more fruit-oriented than hop.”

What the Brewers Say

“Lots of British malt plus Simcoe and Cascade hops.”

Beyond Barley (April-May 2022)
Review printed in: Beyond Barley (April-May 2022)
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Date Reviewed: January 4, 2022