Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5
This was poured into a chalice.
The appearance was a dark hazy amber color with a slim quarter finger’s worth of white foamy head that dissipated within seconds.
The smell starts off with a semi-sweet cooked caramel malt trying to blend with light vanilla and herbal/tea-like qualities running over some light cooked cocoa tones.
The taste pretty much copies the aroma decently. There’s no aftertaste but it does have a slight smooth semi-dry finish.
On the palate, this one sat about a medium on the body with a decent sipping quality about it. Carbonation hits just a tad harder than other Barleywines I’ve had.
Overall, mostly average barleywine with a mouthfeel that probably could be tamed a tad more.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
4 oz. sample at the source. Really nice looking; full lasting tan head on a completly black liquid. Aroma is just awesome. Red grapes, plums, deep roasted grain and dark chocolate hints. In the flavor the red wine barrel is obvious, vinous with a juicy grape character. The ABV is hidden pretty well, I just wish the body had just a little more fullness. The barrel treatment did this a lot of Justice. Pretty delightful to try.
CLW (17000) reviewed Ridge Runner Ale from Rock Art Brewery 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Sample at Rock Art, very clear amber color, fast dying head. Aroma is stale English malts, caramel, mild toffee and house yeast. The flavor is much the same. Very mild example of a barely wine. Well, it did start over 10 years ago...
CLW (17000) reviewed Limited Access from Rock Art Brewery 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
Draft @ Rock Art. Mostly clear yellow lasting head. Really great aroma of tropical fruit, green onion and notes of weak grass. The flavor is identical to the aroma. The bitterness is here but does not linger. Nice stuff.
CLW (17000) reviewed Black Currant Saison from Rock Art Brewery 10 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Draft sample at Rock Art. Nice pink/ purple color, lasting head. Aroma is tart berry, yeast. The flavor is the said tart berry with a mild herbal presence through the center. The texture is bone dry with a very weak tartness. Simple and clean.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
2014 vintage bomber from the brewery. Clear dark red-brown, thin fizzy tan head. Good retention. Aroma of toasted malt, raisin, chocolate. The taste is caramel, toasted malt, nuts, herbal hops, mild spice. Medium bodied, low carbonation.
Bytemesis (16323) reviewed Limited Access from Rock Art Brewery 10 years ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Tap. Pours clear golden amber, medium off white head, good lacing. Aroma is light citrus, grapefruit, pine. Flavor is light plus sweet, light bitter, juicy. Medium body.
Chalumeaux (5240) reviewed Limited Access from Rock Art Brewery 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Taster at the source pours hazy yellow with a thin white head. Aromas of floral citrus and mild resin. Taste is hop forward juicy citrus and a nice balanced lingering hop finish. A nice beer.
Chalumeaux (5240) reviewed IPA from Rock Art Brewery 10 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Taster at the source pours hazy gold with a thin white head. Aromas of floral citrus and malt. Taste is crisp pine citrus and pale malt.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Taster at the source pours dark reddish brown with a small head. Aromas of sweet wood bourbon caramel and faint fruit. Taste follows aroma with a nice lingering balance of alcohol.