Heart Of Gold
Perennial Artisan Ales

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From:
Perennial Artisan Ales
 
Missouri, United States
Style:
Wheatwine
ABV:
10%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.88 | pDev: 9.79%
Reviews:
40
Ratings:
187
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 09, 2023
Added:
Nov 07, 2011
Wants:
  29
Gots:
  29
Silver Medal at the 2012 GABF in Category 13 (Other Strong Beer).
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Ratings by brap:
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Reviewed by brap from New York

4.04/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Had a great mouthfeel and aroma. The head. Great but I rated this higher that I probably would have in a blind taste test just because I am not a fan of barleywine and this wheatwine opened my eyes to the fact that I shouldn't write off the style categorically. This was strong without being boozy, like some barleyines that I have had and their were fruit tones and sweetness that made it really excellent for the style.
May 21, 2015
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Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas

4.09/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bought this bottle at the brewery last month. I really enjoyed my visit to the brewery. Opened this one for Easter.

Poured into a tulip glass. Clear mahogany brown color with brief beige head and little lacing. Warm, boozy smell and taste. Caramel and toffee with vanilla and a bit of cherries. The taste is definitely the best part of the beer. Hoping it goes well with ham!
Apr 09, 2023
 
Rated: 4.26 by whitenads from Michigan

Dec 05, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by kjkinsey from Texas

Apr 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.77 by Dirtyhands from Maryland

Feb 07, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Mar 02, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by mklisz from New Hampshire

Dec 28, 2016
 
Rated: 4.37 by RobinLee from Wisconsin

Sep 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.74 by kidzord from Illinois

Sep 02, 2016
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Reviewed by mdterps187 from Maryland

3.88/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Bottled 9/2013

Pours a clear deep red with minimal head. Smell of slight sherry/oxidation, vanilla, caramelized sugar, cherries, clover honey, raisins. Tastes very yeast/wheat forward. Mid ester profile with significant booze present, flaked wheat, caramel, honey, vanilla to match. Mouthfeel is thick, low carbonation with a slight astringency. Overall, this is a solid strong ale. There's some solid complexity in smell and taste, but some slightly harsh booze/oxidation tones (potentially from the age) take it down a notch from being great.
Mar 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.91 by Wkaidy

Jan 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4.28 by ivegot3Dvision from Oregon

Jan 23, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by SinjaminBentek from Nebraska

Dec 29, 2015
 
Rated: 4.02 by mattreitz49 from Florida

Nov 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by Domvan from Texas

Oct 20, 2015
 
Rated: 4.05 by barleywin from Missouri

Oct 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.29 by SCW from New York

Jul 24, 2015
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Reviewed by AppaZappa from North Carolina

4.09/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
750 ml bottle from 9/2013. 10% abv.

L: pours dark honey to amber color. head fades fast but lots of lace.

S: booze, raisin, caramel, honey, wheat.

T: vanilla, toffee, wheat. sweetness dissipates nicely, touch of white grape near the close.

M: thick and creamy, light carbonation, very smooth and drinkable.

my first try with this style, but can't help to think that this benefited from some aging time as i found it far from boring or simple as some did.
Jul 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.84 by Bristopher89 from Texas

Jun 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by Dactrius from Netherlands Antilles

Jun 27, 2015
Heart Of Gold from Perennial Artisan Ales
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 187 ratings