This ale boasts a dense, fruity bouquet; an extremely rich, intense, bittersweet palate; and a deep, reddish-brown color.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Ragnarok from Tacoma, WA, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (3/12/2010 7:14:29 PM)
"First I have to say I am a fan of SN and am a hop-head. That out of the way - on to the review.
Pours a smooth amber with a creamy head that releases the aroma nicely. Nose is sharp with hops, honey, and cedar. Very earthy. Flavor is amazing for an ale. I, personally woud put this in IPS country. Silky smooth mouthfeel, with bright citrus (grapefruit, passionfruit, and a touch of bitter orange and slight notes of lemongrass). Caramel and silky light milk chocolate hide in the finish. Interseting brew. Flavor is clean and and bright. Finish is surprisingly clean. Hoppy and and bright, earthy notes of lemongrass, bitter citrus, and notes of honey and cedar in the finish. This is the second bottle out of a 6-pack that I am on. I am impressed - as a hop head. I have some steak currently soaking in some for a marinade - among other things. I am sure this will make a great session beer and an excellent brew to cook with.
Slainte!!!"
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.2)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2 Unit Cost: $2.67 per Pint
[2] Review by ThaDuke from Florence, AL, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (1/14/2010 4:11:32 PM)
"Pretty darn good beer. Nice and crisp with a light aroma and taste. Very strong. It's bascially a Sierra Nevada pale ale on steroids. The bar that I go for this only sells it by the pint because of it's alcohol content. And at $5 a glass it drinks very slowly."
Aroma:
5/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.2)
Sampled: Forced Draught Sample Size: 16oz @ $5 Unit Cost: $5 per Pint
[3] Review by Chopz from Cantley, Canada who has tried this beer once. (12/30/2009 7:27:14 PM)
"Third American Barleywine rated that night in Toronto (I think in 2007) and found notes around the house. Pours a dark brown colour and has better lacing than the Rogue Old Crustacean and Anchor Old Foghorn. The nose is nutty with mild dark fruits aromas. Good nutty taste as well and well-balanced bitterness (more than the Anchor, and less than the Rogue). Dark fruit aftertaste with some caramel. Refreshing, kind of watery, mouthfeel with a little tartiness. A very well-blended barleywine."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
9/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $10.13 Unit Cost: $13.51 per Pint
[4] Review by Singlemalter from Greenfield, WI, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (5/30/2009 11:46:16 PM)
"Among the top of the pops for the style, in my experience. 2004 vintage, on tap at Romans' Pub in Milwaukee. Matured far beyond the stated ABV, with the hops fading into the background. Dark, sticky, viscuous, delicious in every way. This is a lame review, and I apologise.... I took no notes and it's not in my hand at the moment, though I wish it were. A really great barleywine, take my word for it!"
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.5)
Sampled: Forced Draught Sample Size: 12oz @ $7 Unit Cost: $9.33 per Pint
[5] Review by Jabah from Fort Pierce, FL, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (5/16/2009 3:57:26 PM)
"First time I tried this about 8 years ago, I thought the alcohol content was higher. Tried again a few months ago. Pours a darker-medium brown, slightly amber color and has a strong barley and yeasty smell. Leaves a nice lace from the thickness and alcohol. Taste is semi-sweet at first but goes down bitter and very hoppy. Barleywine is not my favorite type of beer, but this is on the lighter compared to some of the heavier 11-14% ones."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.83 Unit Cost: $2.44 per Pint
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