7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Noe uklar orangebrun farge med hvitt skum. Lukter grape, ananas og noe malt. Grape og tropiske frukter i smak. Medium bitter avslutning. Rated September 2018.
Tried
on 27 Mar 2021
at 12:11
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Can. Orange copper pour. Aroma of herbal pine, buttery grapefruit, caramel and malt. Taste has bitter herbal pine, caramel, malt, sticky resinous hop and bitter floral hops. It's a bit flat, little more carbo would have made this more refreshing, but I like the west coast piney bitter flavors.
Tried
from Can
on 19 Feb 2021
at 22:02
5/10
Hazy golden, big white head. This is weird. Strong vegetal bitter, rabbit food pellets, light sweet malts and a flimsy body. [ 📺 Near Dark, 1987 ]
Tried
from Can
on 17 Feb 2021
at 22:16
8.6/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 9
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Best before 05/12/27, 330ml bottle; Vintage 2017, anniversary barley wine
APPEARANCE: dark caramel color with loads of cherry, mahogany and ruby hues under the light, fairly lasting small beige like head, moderate lacing
AROMA: rich and very inviting aroma, loads of toasted sugars, caramel, hard candy, jam, festive bread, sweet bread crust topped with marmalade, sharp raisins, dried apricots, mild nuttiness, very gentle herbal & earthy notes from hops in the background; a touch of soft liquor like alcohol, subtle oxidation note (lipstick, wax)
TASTE: soft and smooth carbonation, moderate silky and syrupy mouthfeel, medium full body but not full; medium sweet onset of caramel, melting sugars, candy, dried fruits like raisins, apricots, marmalade on toast; solid amount of hop bitterness to balance out the sweetness, herbal and woody presence, just a soft note of spicy alcohol (no heat at all), smooth nuttiness in the middle
OVERALL: aged really nicely, no drop of aromas or flavors, neither noticeable flaws; rich barley wine sweetness with pleasant bitter bite still after more than three years; dangerously drinkable with perfectly hidden alcohol
APPEARANCE: dark caramel color with loads of cherry, mahogany and ruby hues under the light, fairly lasting small beige like head, moderate lacing
AROMA: rich and very inviting aroma, loads of toasted sugars, caramel, hard candy, jam, festive bread, sweet bread crust topped with marmalade, sharp raisins, dried apricots, mild nuttiness, very gentle herbal & earthy notes from hops in the background; a touch of soft liquor like alcohol, subtle oxidation note (lipstick, wax)
TASTE: soft and smooth carbonation, moderate silky and syrupy mouthfeel, medium full body but not full; medium sweet onset of caramel, melting sugars, candy, dried fruits like raisins, apricots, marmalade on toast; solid amount of hop bitterness to balance out the sweetness, herbal and woody presence, just a soft note of spicy alcohol (no heat at all), smooth nuttiness in the middle
OVERALL: aged really nicely, no drop of aromas or flavors, neither noticeable flaws; rich barley wine sweetness with pleasant bitter bite still after more than three years; dangerously drinkable with perfectly hidden alcohol
Tried
from Bottle
from
Hoppiness
on 07 Feb 2021
at 21:36
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 5%. Malts are Munich, pilsener and wheat, hops are Apollo, Saaz and Sladek, dry hopped with Hallertau Blanc. Clear pale golden colour, huge white head. Aroma of herbal and grassy hops, hints of white grapes and mild spices. The flavour is refreshing and medium dry, with distinct herbal hops throughout, some peppery notes, hints of white grapes again.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jan 2021
at 11:21
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
330 ml bottle, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV is 9.8%, 46 EBU. Nearly black colour, moderate tan head. Moderate malty aroma, caramel, roast malts, liquorice, hints of Christmas spices. Fairly sweet flavour, distinct liquorice and caramel, roast malts, coffee, some spices. Piney bittering hops in the finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jan 2021
at 11:15
6.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 5.5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
330 ml bottle, received from Vinmonopolet (Nettbutikken) appr. 1 year after BB date (23/07/16). ABV is 6.1%, 53 IBU. Slightly hazy golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of fruity, floral and spicy hops (Sladek), also notes of Szechuan pepper. Distinctly peppery and slightly dry flavour, notes of spicy saison yeast and herbal / spicy hops. Tastes a bit "off" in the finish. Probably better when fresher.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jan 2021
at 11:08
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 9.8%, 46 IBU. Black colour, small beige head. Roasty aroma, notes of roast malts, coffee, oatmeal and chocolate. Very moderate carbonation. Moderately sweet flavour, notes of roast malts, chocolate, liquorice and coffee, hints of caramel and oatmeal. Moderate hop bitterness in the finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jan 2021
at 11:02
7/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 6.0%. Black colour, large tan head. Aroma of roast malts, coffee and dark chocolate. Dry flavour with the same elements. Moderate but fairly distinct hops.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jan 2021
at 10:35
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 7.9%, EBU 59. Black colour, small tan head. Aroma of roast malts, oatmeal and chocolate. The flavour is roasty with notes of coffee and chocolate, distinct bittering hops. Not too sweet.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jan 2021
at 10:28