Old Norway
Swannay Brewery in Swannay, Orkney, Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
Barley Wine - Barley Regular|
Score
7.12
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Old Norway is our version of the classic barleywine style. Golden in colour with loads of chewy American hops to balance out the sweet British malt.
Malts: Maris Otter, Wheat
Hops: Cascade, Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe
Malts: Maris Otter, Wheat
Hops: Cascade, Citra, Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe
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5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 8
Overall 6
330ml bottle, 8 % abv, shared with Roger at St Ola Bar. A hazy orange coloured body. Tiny white head. Minimal lacing. Dried fruity nose, hints of alcohol. Flavours of dried and ripe fruits. sweet jam-like. Prolonged ending with noticeable alcohol. Medium bodied. A tad too sweet for a higher score (Kirkwall 16.04.2016).
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Apr 2016
at 13:35
6.1/10
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Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle. Pours a slightly hazy golden pale orange color with a small off-white head. Has a fruity malty spicy caramel aroma with weak yeasty hints. Sweetish malty spicy caramel flavor with weak hints of dark fruit. Has a sweetish malty spicy yeasty caramel finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Mar 2016
at 02:46
8/10
Tried
on 05 Mar 2016
at 19:45
7.4/10
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Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
33cl bottle from Beer52.com. A golden amber colour with a thick cream head; barley sugar aroma; rich and buttery in the mouth with loads of hops giving a bittersweet taste together with some peach and citrus; and then a sweet barley sugar finish with lingering bitterness and warmth. Rather good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2016
at 13:59
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottled. An amber beer with a yellowish head. The aroma has notes of malt, spices, hops, and alcohol. The flavor is sweet with notes of alcohol, caramel, and over ripe fruits, leading to a dry alcoholic finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2016
at 06:52
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle@Yesprs - Golden Amber pour with white head. Sweet malty and fruity, some caramel, treacle, some faint dark dried fruits, brown sugar, sweet finish. Decent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2016
at 06:20
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
33 cL bottle. Pours cloudy orange with a small white head. Aroma is citrusy, grassy and slight herbal. Sweet, slight soapy, fruity. Dense malty and sweet to fruity finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Feb 2016
at 06:12
8/10
Tried
on 09 Jan 2016
at 08:07
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle shared at Leightonβs. Thanks to Paul for this. Clear light orange golden coloured pour with a small off white head. Aroma is toffee, caramel, tangy berry, hedgerow. Flavour is composed of toffee, Salted caramel, berry, rounded malts, medium sweet. Palate is semi sweet, moderate carbonation,
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Oct 2015
at 17:02
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle split in the Bespin cloud network, thanks to Bropey, 20/10/15. Clear golden amber with a moderate off White covering. Nose is rich fruits, citric notes, pineapple jus, caramel, light spice, slightly sour edge. Taste comprises caramelised brown sugar, sweet licks, pineapple cubes, toasty Malts, sweet tropical vibes. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close laced with sweet lickings. Ok but overly sweet .
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Oct 2015
at 13:32