14.1% ABV No IBU's
Beer Advocate score - 4.37/5
Untappd score 4.38/5
17D. English Barleywine
A showcase of malty richness and complex, intense flavors. Chewy and rich in body, with warming alcohol and a pleasant fruity or hoppy interest. When aged, it can take on port-like flavors. A wintertime sipper.
Shipment from Tavour - Hails from Torrance, California
I waited on this brew until the rains started fall here in Oregon. Fortunately for me, it has been a very wet September...not good for getting yard work done but perfect for the big, dark beers. On to the review!
Aroma: Sweet malty nose with hints of vanilla, dried fruit and a bit of a woody/nutty note. 9.6
Appearance: A dirty brown color that is a little off putting. A half inch off white head that dissipates fairly quickly but has nice legs, showing off the high ABV. Not totally clear at first but clears out as it warms. 7
Flavor: Delicious. A sweet, malty brew with lots of flavors. Nice touch of vanilla, fig, chocolate and oak. Has a toffee flavor prevalent throughout the tasting experience. 9.8
Mouthfeel: Loads of carbonation, too much for this type of brew. It is full bodied but the carbonation detracts from everything else. 6.5
Overall: I am a little late to the Smog City party for this Bourbon Barrel-Aged O.E. I am curious to how the 2019 release stacks up with earlier releases. A delicious desert beer that is sweet but not cloying. It would have scored quite a bit higher if it weren't for the dirty dishwater appearance and the high carbonation. I am probably being a bit picky about the color but the carbonation? No not really. 8.25
Matt's mark: 4.12/5
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