8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
On draught at Barley’s during the 15th Anniversary party, served in a snifter. Pours a murky reddish-amber color with a medium thin and foamy off-white head that burns off slowly. Stringy lacing. Pungeant aroma of earthy malt, spices and fruit. Full-bodied with an array of flavors from juicy hops and tart fruit to sweet malt and spices. The finish is resiny hops with a lingering bitterness. Overall this is a worthy effort for an Organic Strong Ale from Barley’s.
Tried
on 16 Nov 2007
at 14:28
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
On draught at Ale House #1. This beer pours a clear dark golden color with a thin white head that diminishes rapidly. Sparse lacing on the glass. Aroma of Saaz hops, citrus fruit and biscuity malt. Medium-bodied and clean with a moderately bitter hops character. Bready malt, citrus and light spices are present as well. The finish is bitter and lingering. Overall this is a solid addition to the Barley’s portfolio.
Tried
on 01 Nov 2007
at 22:38
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
On draught at the Smokehouse (lemon optional). Pours a hazy yellow color with a thin white head that dissipates steadily. Spotty lacing. The aroma is wheaty with light hops and citrus notes. Light, effervescent body with grassy hops and wheat flavor, along with a slight citrus presence. The finish is short and fruity with a lingering mild hops aftertaste. Overall this beer is your average brewpub American Wheat .
Tried
from Can
on 26 Jul 2007
at 15:15
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
On draught at Ale House #1: This beer is a lovely dark mahogany color with a thin beige head that does not last very long. Spotty, quick lacing. Rich malt, caramel and fruity aroma. Full body with lots of toasted malt and caramel flavor, along with touches of hops and nuts. The finish is round and smooth with sweet malt and dark fruit at first, followed by moderately bitter hops. Enjoyable overall, as these annual homebrew competition winners tend to be.
Tried
on 29 Jun 2007
at 15:40
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
On draught at Ale House #1. I really didn’t think this one would come around again considering I first heard of it 5 years ago and never saw it in rotation since. Needless to say it was a pleasant surprise to find it over the weekend. The beer is a flat black color with a medium ivory colored head that retains pretty well. Patchy lacing on the glass. Aroma of sweet malt and roasted coffee beans. Rich, smooth body with a nice roasted character. Flavors of malt, coffee and sweet chocolate, along with a touch of hops. The finish is smooth and milky with a sweet malt and chocolate flavor. Leaves a bit of bitter coffee on the tongue in the end. Solid all around.
Tried
on 04 Jun 2007
at 15:49
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Cask version at Barley’s 5th Annual Mini RAF (04/28/07): This beer is a murky straw color with a nil white head and very little lacing. The aroma is a cross between an IPA and a Witbier. Hops, citrus and a touch of vanilla in the nose. Light, crisp body with a grassy hops flavor, along with some spice and citrus. The finish is midly hoppy and citrusy. Overall a refreshing and unique beer that blurs the lines of established styles.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 May 2007
at 20:42
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask version at Ale House #1. Pours a very dark brown color with a thin and wispy off-white head. Thin speckled lacing throughout the glass. The aroma is malty with a hint of vanilla. Medium-bodied and very smooth with a sweet malt and chocolate flavor. The vanilla is muted but noticeable. Touches of bitter coffee are present as well. The finish is smooth and sweet with a hoppy aftertaste. Pleasantly drinkable overall.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Sep 2006
at 15:06
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Another good beer resulting from the annual Homebrewer’s Competition. The beer pours a very dark brown color that lets little light pass. Medium thick and foamy beige head with good retention. Strong roasted malt aroma, along with some sweet chocolate and brown sugar. Full-bodied with a dry Porter-like mouthfeel. Malt, chocolate and a touch of coffee make for a tasty flavor profile. The finish is sweet, roasty and lasting, with the maltiness lingering. This beer is hard to classify as it shares attributes of an Alt, a Porter and Strong Ale but overall it is very enjoyable.
Tried
on 04 Jul 2006
at 20:40
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
On draught at Ale House #1. This Jay character knows his stuff! His Anastasia Russian Imperial Stout last year was pretty darn good. This beer is very dark brown with a thin off-white head. Aromatic malt and coffee in the nose. Medium-bodied and very smooth, with the smoked character nicely understated. Roasted malt and coffee flavors are intertwined with a bit of sweet chocolate. The finish is soft and smooth with malt and a touch of floral hops. Very enjoyable.
Tried
on 12 Jul 2005
at 16:23
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
So named for the "4 C’s" - 4 different hop varieties added that start with the letter C. The beer is a murky dark orange color with a medium eggshell-white head. Thin an sticky lacing. The aroma is heady with hops, citrus and pine. Full-bodied and very hoppy with a nice fruity character. The finish is hoppy and lingering with a hint of pine. I’ve been waiting awhile for Barley’s to enter the Imperial IPA arena and this beer does not disappoint.
Tried
on 23 May 2005
at 08:59