Kodiak Killer
HopCat in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
Barley Wine - Barley Special Out of Production|
Score
6.93
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Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barley Wine
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7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
tap at the brewpub last summer - Pours really dark brown with a very small head. It has a woody, malty aroma. The flavor is of malt, oak, bourbon, and hops. It’s full bodied and has a long, bitter finish. Good stuff.
Tried
from Draft
on 16 Apr 2011
at 17:26
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
On tap at HopCat. Pours a medium/darkish brown with little head. Aromas are a mishmosh of brown sugar and dark fruit with a little bit of an alcoholic edge to it. Flavor is pretty good, with a very nice bourbon edge to it. This is the second of HopCat’s bourbon barrel beers I’ve tried, and I’m not quite sure what they are doing, but they are getting an unbelievable bourbon kick out of their barreling process. Good stuff.
Tried
from Draft
on 02 Aug 2010
at 19:22
6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
On tap at HopCat, Grand Rapids. Deep murky brown body with reddish highlights, thin-medium tight cream head. The initial whiffs of the aroma were an unappetizing blend of rubbing alcohol and bandaids, with buttery oak and syrupy burnt sugars somewhat mitigating against the horror. Hot, sharp body, with charred caramels and brown sugar, buttery oak, and bourbon. This beer could be served in a shot glass.
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Aug 2010
at 08:03
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draught at HopCat, RBSG 2010. Black with no head or lace. Barrel aroma with a slight fruit tang. Flavors of fruity chocolate. Winy, with plums and alcohol. Ok.
Tried
on 28 Jul 2010
at 18:29
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
On tap at Hopcat during the RBSG. Poured near black with a brown head that dissipated to the edges. Aroma had a strong bourbon note that overwhemled the underlying sweet grains. There was also a slight hint of dark fruit (plums). Flavor begins with some dark fruits but the bourbon, sweet grains and caramel takeover through the finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 26 Jul 2010
at 21:34
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Served on draft at the brewpub and shared by someone, Thanks whomever you are. Pours a nearly black color with a minimal head that dissipates quickly. Bourbony aroma with a bit of a tart cherry note and coffee. The taste is toffee, tart cherries, bourbon and faint chocolate notes. Medium bodied.
Tried
from Draft
on 22 Jul 2010
at 22:25