[1] Review by eaglefan538 from DE, USA who has tried this beer once. (2/23/2008 8:36:13 AM)
"Draft sampling at State Line. Pour was murky brown with reddish hues, fairly generous tannish colored head, recarbonated after aging? The aroma was an overpowering strong bourbon/brandy, smelled many feet away from the glass. Drawing the glass close to the nose, really it was hard to detect much else going on underneath, some fruitiness, but that could have just been elements from what I'm calling the brandy/bourbon itself. The flavor was unexciting, unless you wanted a shot of Brandy/Bourbon. I couldn't even tell what the base beer style was (light oak, vanilla, and honey also present), the liquor was so overwhelming. This is one of the finest examples of the overdone aging in liquor/wine barrels. Robert, thanks a bunch for the experience, still a fun tasting and it certainly wasn't a drain pour - just not a beer?"
Aroma:
4/10
Appearance:
5/10
Mouthfeel:
4/10
Flavor:
4/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.2)
Sampled: Forced Draught
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by willblake from Brick, NJ, USA who has tried this beer (1/18/2006 8:04:56 PM)
"09.30.05 Muddy brown stands alone. Big vinous nose. Flavor is sugary, leather, salt, lots and lots of old wood. Alcohol is too much. Plum skin astringency sneaks in. Tobacco."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.5)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[3] Review by aracauna from Adairsville, GA, USA who has tried this beer (1/15/2006 10:21:08 AM)
"There's a definite orangey aroma to this. It's a slight bit sour. There's a bit of whiskey there but the orangey, flowery character dominates."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[4] Review by heemer77 from Savannah, MO, USA who has tried this beer once. (5/18/2005 8:43:36 PM)
"Medium head comes with a vigorous pouring. The body is a lighter amber. Aroma of malt, strawberries, with hints of honey, vanilla and maple. The taste has plenty of alcoholic booze. Also some wheat bread, wood and vanilla cherries. A thin mouthfeel with a dry finish. One of my more disspointing barley wines."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.1)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[5] Review by mkobes from Paramus, NJ, USA who has tried this beer once. (3/6/2005 10:39:57 AM)
"Wow. It was worth every penny. Murky brown in color with a little tan head. Maple syrup, Vanilla like aroma. Sweet and syrupy flavor. Vanilla notes. Smooth. Enjoyable beer. "
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $20 Unit Cost: $14.55 per Pint
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