Revolution Brewing Company Mineshaft Gap

Mineshaft Gap

 

Revolution Brewing Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States 🇺🇸

  Barley Wine - Barley Rotating
Score
7.68
ABV: 12.8% IBU: - Ticks: 11
Essence of Elegance and Aggression

Our Institutionalized Barleywine takes shelter in Cognac barrels for 12 months before emerging imbued with characteristics of one of the worlds most storied spirits. French oak adds character that is subdued but complex as compared to American varieties, making this a perfect beer for the best of times or the end of times. Enjoy now or store cold.
 

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8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9

Can from Tavour. Pours clear dark brown with a large foamy tan head that persisted. Aroma of brandy and toffee. Med plus body. Malty and not at all dry. Heat helps balance the malt. A sweet treat. Kind of brandy/toffee/butterscotch.

Tried from Can from Tavour on 14 Mar 2026 at 01:04


8

Magus, linnaseline, karamelline, lõhnas konjak ja vaat, maitses vähem, nats alksi. Hea.

Tried from Can on 10 Mar 2023 at 20:05


9

A little muted compared to ryeway but still super delicious cognac hints on top of super smooth BiL. Caramel candy for sure with some tannic love.

Tried from Can on 31 Aug 2021 at 22:40


8.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Burk från Revolution, 2020. Rubinröd/mahogny, klar med liten ljusbeige krona. Kraftfull och eldig med tydlig närvaro av fat. Massor av cognac, varma päron, likörpralin, sockersötma, ek och snäll kryddighet mot en botten av klassiskt brittiskt barleywine storlek större. Mycket gott.

Tried on 02 May 2021 at 09:12



8.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Sampled from the tap at BarleyPop Live. Pours a clear deep amber with a near white head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has bourbon, caramel and toffee with sweet grains backing. Flavor has a nice sweet grain and caramel with growing toffee and smooth bourbon.

Tried from Draft on 09 Aug 2019 at 20:24


7.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Can shared at Lucky Bamboo share. Pours a deep copper with a small bit of beige foam that dissipates. Boozy nose with vanilla, molasses, prune and date aromas. Some caramel and chocolate as it warms up. More vanilla, oak and booze on the palate. Lingering toasted malt and vanilla with a boozy finish.

Tried from Can on 22 May 2019 at 02:31


8.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5

Imported from my RateBeer account as Revolution Mineshaft Gap (by Revolution Brewing Company):
Aroma: 9/10, Appearance: 4/5, Taste: 9/10, Palate: 3/5, Overall: 17/20, MyTotalScore: 4.2/5

10/III/19 - 12Fl. Oz. can @ home, BB: n/a, canned: I/4/18 - (2019-365) Thanks to Erwin for sharing the can!
Clear amber to brown beer, practically no head. Aroma: spicy, pretty oxidized, spicy, some caramel, more spices, dried fruits, ripe banana. MF: ok carbon, medium to full body. Taste: sweet and sugary start, caramel, bit oxidized, fruity, dried fruits, sugary, boozy. Aftertaste: alcohol, caramel, spicy, more oxidation, some cardboard, malty.

Tried from Can on 10 Mar 2019 at 21:12


7.2
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Can thanks to Dave. Pours a dark brown with small beige head that diminishes quickly. The aroma is strong raisin, cocoa, caramel, cognac. Slick body, vanilla, caramel, dark fruit, oak, boozy finish, very good.

Tried from Can on 10 Jan 2019 at 05:42


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

8 3 8 3 16 Can shared at Foeders, thanks! Clear brown with a ring tan head. Aroma of cognac, booze, vanilla, caramel, butterscotch and sweet malt. Flavour is heavy sweet. Full bodied with big alcohol warmth and soft carbonation.

Tried from Can on 05 May 2018 at 20:09