Owd Engwish Barrel Aged Barley Wine
3 Floyds Brewing Co.

Owd Engwish Barrel Aged Barley WineOwd Engwish Barrel Aged Barley Wine
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From:
3 Floyds Brewing Co.
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
English Barleywine
ABV:
12.2%
Score:
94
Avg:
4.25 | pDev: 16.71%
Reviews:
16
Ratings:
79
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 29, 2017
Added:
Sep 06, 2011
Wants:
  72
Gots:
  20
Well, Rupert Witherbottom, you’ve finally arrived. This is a massive, English-style barley wine aged for one year in barrels from Bourbon County, Kentucky.

60 IBU
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Ratings by 71gto:
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Rated by 71gto from Illinois

1/5  rDev -76.5%

May 03, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.04 by Ristaccia from Nebraska

Aug 29, 2017
 
Rated: 4.48 by cd34 from Illinois

Aug 26, 2017
 
Rated: 4.03 by wethorseblanket from California

Nov 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by mrebeka from Michigan

Apr 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by imperialking from Illinois

Mar 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.11 by Hugonaut13 from Illinois

Mar 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.75 by Jiatlas from Indiana

Jun 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by ronn from Indiana

Mar 20, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by jegross2 from Illinois

Oct 15, 2013
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Reviewed by BEERchitect from Kentucky

4.39/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
High complexity and undeniable charm are both cram packed into this beer. Forget much of the beer lexicon as much of this ale's taste more resembles bourbon, strong sweet wines, sherry and cognac.

The beer pours with an ominous tawny brown; rusty with golden slivers peaking through. Though low in head formation, retention and lace, the beer nearly prefers port wine appearances with its sheeting legs, except for its light veil of creme that emerges with a gentle swirl of the snifter.

Strong bourbon aromas challenge the nose with its strong caramel, oak, vanilla and booze. Its powerful scent is then reinforced with molasses, brown sugar, vinous port and sherry and savory flavors that are somewhat teriyaki-like. Heading into the first sip, the bourbon turns nearly to the notes of spiced dark rum.

All that manifests in taste, however the dense malt sweet and savory flavors wraps around the bourbon and buffers it from the palate. All those savory melanoidin toasted richness is lightly salty and meaty as the taste of dates, figs, plumbs, raisins, prunes, apples and red grapes create a pleasant fruit cake-like medley. Its spicy finish is lightly herbal and tea-like but is also sprinkled with nutmeg and cinnamon.

Full bodied, the beer is lightly chewy and filmy. It coats the mouth as little of the beer's carbonation creates any lift. This allows for the full saturation of taste into the taste buds for a high level of satisfaction. Spice prickle and full-out numbing sensations close the beer as only a mix of bourbon and port can.

This type of review can go all day just from the sheer amount of complex tastes that reveal themselves wave after wave, and varying with every sip. The beer changes dramatically as it warms and as the mouth accustoms to its power and bigness.
Sep 26, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by CityofBals from Illinois

Sep 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by SmallestArt from Michigan

Aug 02, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by cfrances33 from Illinois

Jun 20, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by Rogorama from Indiana

May 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by KevinmusPrime from Kentucky

May 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by sgoro from Illinois

Apr 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by Bakker from Illinois

Apr 11, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by Drucifer from Illinois

Apr 03, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by t0rin0 from California

Mar 31, 2013
Owd Engwish Barrel Aged Barley Wine from 3 Floyds Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 79 ratings