Aaron
(has 6 batches)
Hill Farmstead Brewery in Greensboro, Vermont, United States 🇺🇸
Barley Wine - Barley Regular|
Score
8.55
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Aaron is our barleywine-style ale aged in bourbon barrels. Aaron A. Hill (1785 – 1869) was our great-great-great grandfather who operated the original tavern in North Greensboro. The Hill Farmstead Brewery logo is based upon that tavern’s original sign. In his honor, we crafted this barleywine, which has rested, unhurriedly and undisturbed, for over 2 years in bourbon barrels from some of our favorite distilleries, absorbing the essence of its surroundings and history.
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8.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
Thanks to my friend Heather for sharing her glass with me.
A - Pour is very murky brown woody with a very prune juice appearance which is of course the look of a barley wine so no surprise there. 1 finger milk chocolate head appeared and faded to a thin ring.
S - Smell is walnut, chestnut, caramel, peanut, vanilla ice cream, figs, maple syrup and toffee. Very decadent aroma.
T - Obviously whiskey up front, middle and at the finish. The whiskey is long lasting. There’s a lot going on here. Oak tannic vanilla is probably the most substantial and a walnut pistachio mix of nuttiness with rich figs covered in a sweet candy apple sugary taste. There’s a whole lot going on here. Maybe it’s slightly more sweet than I would prefer but that’s my own fault.
M - Mouthfeel is creamy, dense and oily with a bittersweet naked vanilla finish.
O - The long time in oak has done wonders to this beer. It’s perfect right out of the gate. Sure it’ll change with time but this is ready to drink now. Reminds me of a lot of barleywines after I sit on them for a year after purchase. The 2 years in oak lends a slight oxidation, brings out the oak and vanilla and lets the flavors meld together really well.
A - Pour is very murky brown woody with a very prune juice appearance which is of course the look of a barley wine so no surprise there. 1 finger milk chocolate head appeared and faded to a thin ring.
S - Smell is walnut, chestnut, caramel, peanut, vanilla ice cream, figs, maple syrup and toffee. Very decadent aroma.
T - Obviously whiskey up front, middle and at the finish. The whiskey is long lasting. There’s a lot going on here. Oak tannic vanilla is probably the most substantial and a walnut pistachio mix of nuttiness with rich figs covered in a sweet candy apple sugary taste. There’s a whole lot going on here. Maybe it’s slightly more sweet than I would prefer but that’s my own fault.
M - Mouthfeel is creamy, dense and oily with a bittersweet naked vanilla finish.
O - The long time in oak has done wonders to this beer. It’s perfect right out of the gate. Sure it’ll change with time but this is ready to drink now. Reminds me of a lot of barleywines after I sit on them for a year after purchase. The 2 years in oak lends a slight oxidation, brings out the oak and vanilla and lets the flavors meld together really well.
Tried
from Can
on 05 Sep 2014
at 18:23