Three Guy Off The Scale Barley Wine
Dark Horse Brewing Company

Three Guy Off The Scale Barley WineThree Guy Off The Scale Barley Wine
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From:
Dark Horse Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
American Barleywine
ABV:
15%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 12.41%
Reviews:
106
Ratings:
170
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 03, 2022
Added:
Jan 25, 2009
Wants:
  217
Gots:
  16
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Ratings by akorsak:
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Reviewed by akorsak from Pennsylvania

3.78/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Thanks to FooFaa for sharing this 12 oz bottle.

A: The barleywine is a maple syrup brown color, nearly as viscous too. The ale is translucent, nearly opaque, with no head whatsoever.

S: The nose is wickedly malty, full of caramel and booze. Hops are nonexistent in this treacly brew.

T: While not quite as complex as J.W. Lee's, this is one big barleywine. Malts are through the roof, concentrated with caramel and molasses. Dark fruits arise out of the maltiness too, complex and rich. The finish is formidable, a bold barleywine even without a standout hop profile.

M: The mouthfeel is heavy, as you'd expect from such a heavy ale. The sweet maltiness is incredibly decadent.

D: At 15%, this is a good beer to share with multiple people. I enjoyed sipping my way through it.
Oct 27, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.7 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Mar 03, 2022
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
2008 vintage; drank 11/5/15 @ Sheffield's.

Muddy brown/purple appearance.

Almost no khaki head; no lace.

Raisin, leather & plum notes in the nose.

Medium thick mouthfeel.

Raisin, plum & leather flavors up front; smooth caramel notes on the finish. Incredibly, no booze heat. This has aged into a complementary melange of strong flavors. Delicious!
Oct 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Sweffin from Wisconsin

Dec 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by teamwiggum from Wisconsin

Nov 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by greenspointexas from Texas

Jul 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Jun 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by kjkinsey from Texas

Jun 13, 2015
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Reviewed by cpetrone84 from Pennsylvania

3.59/5  rDev -10.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.75
Pour is dark copper with red notes and a thin light tan head. Nose is strong caramel, brown sugar, notes of apple skin and a hint of darker malt. Taste is more malt forward, a little bit more depth. Some apple skin sweetness with a hint of heat in the finish. Medium body with strong carbonation and a prickly feel.
May 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.72 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Mar 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by moshea from Michigan

Feb 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by mrn1ceguy from Illinois

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.95 by tectactoe from Michigan

Nov 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by KAF from Iowa

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by DCgolfpro from Maryland

Nov 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by MichPaul from Michigan

Oct 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by st9647v3 from New Jersey

Sep 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by mrebeka from Michigan

Sep 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.45 by JasonR1975 from Michigan

Sep 12, 2014
 
Rated: 1.5 by mltobin from Connecticut

Jul 12, 2014
Three Guy Off The Scale Barley Wine from Dark Horse Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 170 ratings