Closer to Hell
Urbanrest Brewing Company in Ferndale, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
Barley Wine - Barley Rotating|
Score
6.84
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This beer began as two different threads. One thread a hefty Imperial Stout and the other a big sticky Barleywine. We matured them in Buffalo Trace and Jefferson’s barrels and then finished it on our favorite Madagascan vanilla.
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7.3
Clarkvv (16523) reviewed Closer to Hell from Urbanrest Brewing Company 3 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Brewery draught, as pictured, 11/28/25.
Sticky, rich brown sugar and creme brulée with vanilla glaze. Mild bourbon and no alcohol noted.
Considerably more bourbon in the mouth. Very peppery with moderate oak. The same vanilla creme brulée flavor from the nose but minus the sticky sweetness. This is quite dry and (a bit too) attenuated.
Tried
from Draft
at
Urbanrest Brewery and Taproom
on 28 Nov 2025
at 20:48