Big Bad John Barleywine

Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦

Barley Wine - Barley Regular Out of Production

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7.03

ABV: 10.2%

IBU: -

Ticks: 3

This traditional English-style barley wine is full-bodied, with a cherry aroma and lasting maltiness. It can be enjoyed now, or, if kept in a cool dark place, will continue to develop interesting flavours. Big Bad John is a welcome addition to any special event.

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7.8

TimE (11146) reviewed Big Bad John Barleywine from Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. 21 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

A deep mahagony color, a full nose of hazelnuts, dark rum, apples, raisins. The medium body, has brown sugar, raisins, dark rum and slightly syrupy while ending moderately bitter and rich. Very succulent and hides the 10.5% alcohol very well.

Tried on 18 Apr 2004 at 16:30

7.2

Oakes (33493) reviewed Big Bad John Barleywine from Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. 23 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Dark amber; big chewy malt aroma - smells a little young. Chewy palate. Herbal hops do balance out the malts (crystal noted), but there is room for settling down. A great one for the cellar - will definitely be wonderful after a two or three years.

Tried on 24 Jan 2003 at 18:32

7.1

crit200 (5324) reviewed Big Bad John Barleywine from Phillips Brewing and Malting Co. 23 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Rerate after 2 years:Clear brown, with long lasting white head. Sweet carmel and cereal aroma. Smooth sweet carmel malt flavor, with molasses and cereal(barley) overtones The 10+ alcohol is not even noticeable.Be careful with this one, Great body, chewy

Tried on 11 Jan 2003 at 21:21