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GenDV138

Fairfax, United States 🇺🇸 Member
Previously on RateBeer. Semi-retired from reviewing/ticking, just enjoying whatever good beer is in front of me

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

375 ml bottle. Blend #1. Clear to hazy golden yellow with off-white head. Aroma has funk, wine, vinegar. Taste includes tart berries, red wine, vinegar, light funk, oaky notes. Light body. Nice blend.

Tried from Bottle at Dominion Wine and Beer on 15 Feb 2026 at 20:03


8.9
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9

750 ml bottle. Blend #5. Clear to hazy golden yellow with off-white head. Aroma has white wine, funk, light vinegar, some wheaty notes. Taste includes white wine, vinegar, white grapes, light funk, tart stone fruit like apricot/peach. Light body. Pretty tasty.

Tried from Bottle at Dominion Wine and Beer on 15 Feb 2026 at 19:13


7.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

16 oz pour on draft at Open Road Merrifield. Shaker pint. Hazy yellow with off-white head. Aroma has orange citrus, floral notes, tropical fruit. Taste has orange citrus, slightly bitter floral and grassy notes. Medium body. Pretty solid.

Tried from Bottle at Open Road Grill & Icehouse on 05 Feb 2026 at 22:36


8.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9

12 oz bottle. Dark brownish black with quick fading light tan head. Aroma has whiskey, caramel/toffee, oak, bit of dark fruit. Taste includes whiskey, caramel/toffee, roasty notes, dark fruits, oak. Full body. Tasty blend.

Tried from Bottle at Dominion Wine and Beer on 01 Feb 2026 at 04:39


8.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8.5 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

750 ml bottle, blend #3. Hazy slightly pinkish amber color with off-white head. Lots of bits of floating sediment throughout even on the initial pour. Aroma has wine, bit of vinegar, tart berries, light funk and oak. Taste includes wine, oak, tart grapes and berries, light funk and vinegar. Light to medium body, dry finish.Pretty tasty.

Tried from Bottle at Dominion Wine and Beer on 31 Jan 2026 at 02:23


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

16.9 oz bottle. Black body with quick fading tan ring of head. Aroma has bourbon, caramel, oak, red wine, vanilla. Taste includes bourbon, a little red wine, caramel, oak, cocoa, dark chocolate, vanilla. Full body. Alcohol is well masked for 12.5%. Pretty tasty.

Tried from Bottle at Dominion Wine and Beer on 18 Jan 2026 at 02:54

gave a cheers!

8.4
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9

12 oz can from the 2025 GBS set dated 10/13/2025. Murky brown body with quick fading beige head. Aroma has bourbon, ginger, cinnamon. Taste includes bourbon, caramel/toffee, dried figs/dark fruit, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon. Medium body. Pretty tasty barleywine.

Tried from Can at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery on 11 Jan 2026 at 03:39

gave a cheers!

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

12 oz can from the 2025 GBS set dated 11/17/2025. Hazy amber body with quick fading beige head. Aroma has bourbon, dried fruits, honey, ginger, cinnamon. Taste includes bourbon, ginger, vanilla, dried fruits, cinnamon. Medium body.

Tried from Can at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery on 10 Jan 2026 at 03:07