Evolution Chamber #3
Masthead Brewing Company in Cleveland, Ohio, United States 🇺🇸
Strong Ale - American Series|
Score
7.49
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This year’s barrel aged cuvée consists of 40% Maple Stout, 40% Barleywine and 20% Munichwine. Evolve with us on this blending journey.
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8.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
Brewery draught, 11/25/25, as pictured.
Rich vanilla and well-homogenized bourbon character. Sweet port-like character almost, with raisin, mild fudge and lingering spice. No sign of alcohol. Definitely some stout tendencies here.
Rich and spicy bourbon with a fudgey, chewy, but not syrupy texture. Big brown sugar, date and fudge. Not as much caramel as a typical lighter barleywine and I like that a lot. Seems to be less sweet as a result. Nice balance of sweet and dry, with big peppery spice and some dark fruit-like acidity. No alcohol anywhere. Slight warming on the finish. Very well-made and blended stuff.
Rich vanilla and well-homogenized bourbon character. Sweet port-like character almost, with raisin, mild fudge and lingering spice. No sign of alcohol. Definitely some stout tendencies here.
Rich and spicy bourbon with a fudgey, chewy, but not syrupy texture. Big brown sugar, date and fudge. Not as much caramel as a typical lighter barleywine and I like that a lot. Seems to be less sweet as a result. Nice balance of sweet and dry, with big peppery spice and some dark fruit-like acidity. No alcohol anywhere. Slight warming on the finish. Very well-made and blended stuff.
Tried
from Draft
at
Masthead Brewing Co.
on 25 Nov 2025
at 19:23
8.8/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 9
Overall 9
Clear, bright, very dark brown color with a small white head; aroma of jam, stewed fruit; honey; thick palate; rich, balanced flavor with a long, light bitter sweet finish
Tried
from Draft
at
Masthead Brewing Co.
on 09 Nov 2025
at 22:57