Kind of reminds me of Sam Adams Trippel Bock...bordering on a port like brew. I favour it because it does push the border for Barley Wine style ales. But...if it comes across as too much for your palate to appreciate....I can understand that.

As with my other corked Gale ales, this sucker is completely flat. I guess they're all supposed to be like that - medium ruby, with some little bubbles along the insides of the glass ("Where are the rest of your friends?" I exclaim.) - mouthfeel is devoid of those bubbles, and is a bit thin for such a high alcohol brew - aroma is of alcohol, dates and molassas - flavor is might complex, with caramel, dates, brown sugar, maple syrup, wood, port - finish is clean, vinous and slightly bitter - I'm still trying to decide if George Gale's brews are "unique and eccentric," or just not very good - it's a shame, because their flavor is always so good, but their other characteristics really take away from the enjoyment.