3000 Belgian-Style Barleywine
Midnight Sun Brewing Co.

3000 Belgian-Style Barleywine3000 Belgian-Style Barleywine
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From:
Midnight Sun Brewing Co.
 
Alaska, United States
Style:
American Barleywine
ABV:
13.2%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.82 | pDev: 12.57%
Reviews:
19
Ratings:
85
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 06, 2022
Added:
Dec 29, 2012
Wants:
  70
Gots:
  17
In this ridiculously wonderful world we've created, we make beer- one batch at a time. As the scientist in us demands, we number said batches. And while every batch of our beer is special for us – providing a fresh start on a new day, establishing an experimental opportunity, bringing together our minds and spirits, projecting our company forward – each batch also scores time.

To celebrate our 3000th batch, we present a Belgian-style Barley Wine, simply called 3,000. Luscious layers of flavor begin with barley, wheat and rye malts followed by triple-hoppping with a single varietal. Fermentation, using three distinct yeast strains, achieves complexity in character and, of course, alcohol. This special batch was transferred into red wine oak barrels for eight months to age gregariously yet gracefully. After bottle-conditioning, this exclusive beer is ready for immediate enjoyment although it can be lovingly cellared for future festivities.

As we release 3,000 in January 2013, we hoist our glasses in thankful toast to YOU – our dearest friends in beer!

20 IBU
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Reviewed by EMV from Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Dark, dark brown pour... nearly black with 2 fingers of foamy mocha colored head. Ruby colored near the edges when held up to the light. Great lacing.

S: Sweet and vinous. Red wine, oak, sugars, and fruit.

T.F: Semi-sweet... lots of red wine/grape character. Booze and oak... cherry, caramel malts, and fig. Molasses and plum. Medium bodied... sticky on the tongue. Vinous finish.

O: An outstanding red-wine barrel aged Barleywine. Really picks up the fruit/barrel. A pleasure to sit/sip. Held up great in the cellar.
Jun 06, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by fthegiants from California

Apr 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by mtomlins from Canada (ON)

Feb 15, 2016
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Reviewed by Phyl21ca from Canada (QC)

3.77/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottle: Poured a clear dark mahogany color ale with a large foamy head. Aroma of red wine notes with some caramelized malt and light sugary notes. Taste is also dominated by sugary notes with some vinous and red wine notes and some caramelized sugar. Body is about average with good carbonation and no apparent alcohol. Interesting but I would prefer less dominance from the red wine barrel.
Jan 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.88 by spinrsx from Canada (ON)

Dec 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.28 by Bunuelian from Minnesota

Oct 01, 2015
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Reviewed by Rutager from Canada (BC)

4.29/5  rDev +12.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Masterski surprised me with this a while back in a canbif box. Cheers man!!

Pours a deep burnt-orange/deep brown, over a finger of tan/creamy burnt-orange head. And at the edges, yes, I do believe ...yes!!! Roooooby tonez!!! Extra points for rooby tones. Always.

Anyhoo, nose is burnt toffee ...like the really dark part in sponge toffee, a bit of molasses, red wine and oaky vanilla, and sweet plums. Taste is brown sugar, raisins and caramel, some sweet oaky red wine. Dark malts and a touch of molasses lingers on the tongue. On the low side of full bodied, medium-low carbonation. Great stuff. Thanks again, Masterski.
Jul 10, 2015
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Reviewed by BeerAdvocate from Finland

4.12/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From BeerAdvocate Magazine #75 (April 2013):

Massive but still a good sipper, complex but pretty approachable, strong but still manageable. Happy batch #3000, an amazing beer to add to their portfolio. Nothing but epic on the lips. Hunt this beer down.

STYLE: Belgian-style Barleywine
ABV: 13.2%
AVAILABILITY: Limited

LOOK: Thick head, nearly black

SMELL: Very oaky, red wine, mildly tart, carob, dark fruit, spice, faint phenols

TASTE: Thick, slick, smooth, woody, vinous, charred wood, modest hopping, tart apple, burnt raisins, sizable alcohol, bready, caramel, very fruity, medicinal herbs, tart cherry, mild wood tannin, yeast, drying finish
Mar 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by nathanmiller from New York

Dec 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by HollyHops from Pennsylvania

Oct 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by MaseFace from Kentucky

Oct 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.1 by Brewski from Pennsylvania

Sep 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Sanderson from Washington

Sep 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Smileitsfreetobehappy from Alaska

Sep 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by orangesol from Pennsylvania

Jul 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Kegatron from Pennsylvania

Jul 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Axnjxn from North Carolina

Jul 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by KevinGordon from North Carolina

Jun 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by bsuedekum from Missouri

Jun 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Jun 03, 2014
3000 Belgian-Style Barleywine from Midnight Sun Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 85 ratings