Arctic Devil Barley Wine
Midnight Sun Brewing Co.

Arctic Devil Barley WineArctic Devil Barley Wine
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From:
Midnight Sun Brewing Co.
 
Alaska, United States
Style:
English Barleywine
Ranked #29
ABV:
13.2%
Score:
97
Ranked #737
Avg:
4.36 | pDev: 8.26%
Reviews:
408
Ratings:
1,422
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 26, 2023
Added:
Mar 24, 2005
Wants:
  987
Gots:
  305
Arctic Devil Barley Wine, aptly named after the ferocious wolverine of the north, is an English-style (meaning malt-inclined) barley wine. Though the recipe and process for Arctic Devil have evolved over the years, it is brewed once a year then aged in oak barrels for several months before the entire batch is blended, bottled and released.

In its youth, Arctic Devil gnarls and snarls its way across the palate. Containing this beast of a beer for long periods in oak barrels--some having previously aged port, wine or whiskey--tames the unleashed malt and fierce hop flavors, melding and mellowing this powerful liquid into an incredible elixir worthy of a brewer's table.

Each annual batch of Arctic Devil Barley Wine represents the brewers' resolve to create an intriguing and sought-after barley wine by precisely brewing to well-designed specifications, carefully selecting the type and combination of barrels to use for aging, and meticulously checking the beer as it ages. Distinct nuance and complexity are contributed by the wood's previous tenants, resulting in unique flavor profiles in each batch that continue to change over time. We invite you to savor Arctic Devil Barley Wine upon its release then cellar some for future enjoyment.

20 IBU
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Rated: 4.75 by Nyoder

Nov 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4.29 by hockeypuck from Maine

Jun 21, 2023
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Reviewed by FBarber from Illinois

4.48/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Thinner barleywine both in appearance and in mouthfeel. Hops are noticeable on the nose. Lots of barrel in the profile with a lovely bourbon barrel aged maple syrup character. Great under the radar barrel aged barleywine.
Jun 15, 2023
 
Rated: 4.26 by Abstractspirit from Rhode Island

Jan 04, 2023
 
Rated: 5 by doctorgary from New York

Oct 28, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by mig100 from Texas

Jun 25, 2022
 
Rated: 4.44 by khargro2 from Tennessee

Apr 25, 2022
 
Rated: 4.54 by OtisCampbell007 from Tennessee

Apr 18, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by smartassboiler from Illinois

Jan 05, 2022
 
Rated: 4.34 by SierraFlight from Virginia

Dec 09, 2021
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Reviewed by Sandis from Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2019 version poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a Morning Delight tulip glass. Toffee aroma. Taste is sweet malts, molasses, barrel. Smooth, sweet and boozy.
Nov 11, 2021
 
Rated: 4.46 by psweendogg from Connecticut

Jul 20, 2021
 
Rated: 4.53 by Scottsbeer from Florida

Jul 07, 2021
 
Rated: 4.34 by loganburgh from Michigan

May 24, 2021
 
Rated: 4.46 by Rothobinide from California

Mar 22, 2021
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

4.26/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Bottle from Bottle Barn. Mahogany pour, fluffy head fades to tiny ring. Woody, toffee aroma, hint of booziness to come. Taste is sweet malts, molasses, barrel notes. Smooth, sweet and boozy. Wonderful.
Mar 19, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by BeerRay from Rhode Island

Mar 18, 2021
 
Rated: 4.75 by mrmsmith from District of Columbia

Feb 10, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by thewimperoo from Illinois

Jan 29, 2021
 
Rated: 4.34 by Dharmelink from Wisconsin

Jan 16, 2021
Arctic Devil Barley Wine from Midnight Sun Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 97 out of 100 with 1422 ratings