He'Brew Genesis 15:15
Shmaltz Brewing Company

He'Brew Genesis 15:15He'Brew Genesis 15:15
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From:
Shmaltz Brewing Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
American Barleywine
ABV:
13.4%
Score:
93
Avg:
4.17 | pDev: 11.51%
Reviews:
107
Ratings:
257
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 11, 2019
Added:
Sep 29, 2011
Wants:
  51
Gots:
  67
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Ratings by emerge077:
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Reviewed by emerge077 from Illinois

3.91/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Split a bomber 3 ways, thanks to Renee & Jim for the assist.
Review from written notes.

Poured into a tulip glass, it appears dark brown with glints of ruby when held to the light. Thin layer of tan foam on the surface, creamy texture and lasting head retention. Some spotty lace forms over time.

Smells like sweet brown sugar, fruit in syrup, plums, whiskey and coke. Caramel, toffee, booze, typical barleywine impression initially. The rye barrel is faint at first, but as it warms to room temperature it gets more noticeable.

Flavors of caramel and chocolate, bready and sweet. Light impression of coconut and tiramisu. Tangy indistinct fruit. Rich and syrupy, medium carbonation, light oxidation. Sweet with some prickly alcohol presence. Pretty sweet and boozy, best shared. It really needs to be at room temperature to pick up the full range of flavors.
Jan 22, 2012
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Reviewed by LiquidAmber from Washington

4.21/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Another lost bottle from my cellar, aged much longer than intended, but apparently up to the task. Seven year old bottle, Poured into a Fremont small snifter. Pours a very dark mahogany brown, appearing nearly opaque in the glass with a thin dark khaki head that dissipates to patches with light lacing. Aroma of dry caramel malt, dates, figs, raisins, brown bread, vanilla, light cardboardy oxidation and a hint of red berries (probably the pomagranite). Flavor follows, with dark caramel malt, figs, dates, raisins, vanilla and distinct pomagranite and light oak. Lingering dates and dark dried fruit, a touch boozy and a little syrupy. Medium bodied with light creaminess. Much closer in style to an English barleywine; lots of rich dark fruit and no real hops character. Rich and decadent; a bit sweet but not cloying and the deep body supports the sweetness. Another one I wish I had tried fresh to compare, but it has aged very well for over 6 years. There is oxidation, but at the expected level. Shmaltz does a great job on these big, multi malt barleywines. Enjoyable.
Feb 11, 2019
 
Rated: 4.75 by jwat from Pennsylvania

Feb 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.37 by Whatup14 from Canada (QC)

Oct 25, 2016
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Reviewed by JayQue from Virginia

3.97/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I have hung onto this one for 5 years!!! Pours a dense brown color with reddish highlights throughout. No head or lacing. Aroma is caramel malt, sweet fruit juices and the results of the bourbon barrel. Taste is more of the same with plenty of caramel malt, sweet fruit juices (figs and grapes and probably the pomegranate) and some bitterness from the bourbon and probably the hops. Mouthfeel is rich, somewhat syrupy with a bite from the bourbon barrel aging. No big alcohol burn, probably the result of 5 years of aging. Good barleywine and slow sipper. Probably had more bite years ago but nice and mellow now.
May 27, 2016
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.65/5  rDev -12.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Large shared bottle in Atlanta.
Boozy, but not objectionable for style ... And for 13.4%ABV.
rich and complex. Seems at first to be a bit too sweet but further sipping soured it to be acceptably sweet.
Bordering on hot.
May 01, 2016
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Reviewed by kaseydad from California

4.46/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Had this in the cellar since 11…..why not crack-a-lack? Bottling date 9/7/2011. 5 malts, 7 hops in a

Pours a dirty brown colored ale with a big, beige foamy head. No lacing. Ring around the glass.

Big classic BW whiffs. Candied sugar, sweet malt, big brown sugar, molasses, caramel, chocolate, rye, mild grape juice and whiskey barrel booze goodness. Really good stuff going on here!

The taste is buttery, rye, spicy, caramel, vanilla and the ever-present barrel burn. A big beer that still is kicking the barrel loudly and making it a memorable session. Can the Shmaltz crew do no wrong?

Taste is silky smooth.

Overall this was a great beer experience. The booze is still radiating very nicely but blending great. Didn’t get much of the pomegranate juice, but all that was labeled on the label (fig juice, date juice, grape juice and rye whiskey barrels) was present in the session. I would definitely recommend drinking this soon and experiencing all that this should be…..strong booze presence and all. Just wish I had bought two instead of a bonehead-move one.
Jan 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.76 by aaronyoung01 from New Mexico

Oct 28, 2015
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Reviewed by Zach136 from Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Appearance: Deep ruby brown, thin head.

Aroma/Flavor: Slight oxidation, brown sugar, touch of tomato and dark fruit. More vanilla and barrel on the palate than nose.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied, sticky.
Aug 04, 2015
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Reviewed by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia

3.06/5  rDev -26.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Amber / mahogany body with a small beige head. Sweet, boozy, caramel, fruity aroma. Sticky sweet. Full to medium bodied. Cloying. Best shared with a dozen people or more.
Jun 01, 2015
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Reviewed by Mdwstbrlvr from Illinois

4.73/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Bottled on 9.7.2011.
Wow, this has aged well. I remember the other bottle I had a few years ago being much more harsh. If you have any of these still sitting around you're sitting on gold, and I don't see these going down hill any time soon. Pours thick and syrupy and appearance is dark brown with ruby hues, thin whispy light brown lacing that retreats to the rim quickly. Smell is not far from typical barrel aged barleywine, caramel, dates, whiskey and wood, although the whiskey and wood has probably weakened due to the age. Taste is chocolate covered rye whiskey soaked raisin with a layer or caramel in the middle, although the rye is not as prominent as I remember when it was fresh. Mouth is thick and syrupy, coats the gullet as it goes down. I really hope Shmaltz brews this one again, soon.
Apr 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.16 by wethorseblanket from California

Mar 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.53 by M1A2 from Ohio

Jan 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Dec 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by dtomes from New York

Dec 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by JMBSH from Colorado

Nov 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4.1 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by kjkinsey from Texas

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by monkeybeerbelly from New York

Oct 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DarthGuitarHero from Minnesota

Oct 20, 2014
He'Brew Genesis 15:15 from Shmaltz Brewing Company
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 257 ratings