Rudyard's Rare Barley Wine
Hale's Ales Brewery & Pub

Rudyard's Rare Barley WineRudyard's Rare Barley Wine
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From:
Hale's Ales Brewery & Pub
 
Washington, United States
Style:
English Barleywine
ABV:
10%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 12.92%
Reviews:
72
Ratings:
103
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 26, 2018
Added:
Apr 09, 2002
Wants:
  9
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by sisuspeed:
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Reviewed by sisuspeed from New Hampshire

2.72/5  rDev -29.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5
Thanks to Andre for the bottle!
2010 Vintage, 9.2% ABV

Poured into a Cigar City snifter. A clear, burnt-amber body holds up over a finger's worth of creamy, off-white head. Large waves of lacing trace the glass.

Sweet malts with a touch of fruitiness. Not overly strong and a bit muddled. Touch of burnt caramel and faded hop. Some booze as well. Not overly pleasant.

Like the nose, the taste is mostly sweet malts with the addition of slightly astringent fruits and woody hops on the finish. Awkward and muddled. This needs some work.

Mouthfeel is smooth up front, almost creamy and then finishes with some bitter hops and alcohol warmth. Probably the best part of the beer besides the appearance. Low carbonation, as it should be.

Overall, this is not a bad beer, but definitely not good. Fairly lacking for the style. Both the nose and the flavor are a bit of a mess and not overly enjoyable. I wouldn't recommend this one. Good for a tick, but there are much more enjoyable barleywines out there.
Mar 25, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by RochefortChris from North Carolina

Feb 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.38 by halo3one from Georgia

Feb 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.43 by Sanderson from Washington

Jul 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.37 by brother_kenneth from Virginia

Mar 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by SeattleBoB76 from Washington

Dec 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by mdaschaf from Indiana

Oct 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by JAHMUR from Connecticut

Oct 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by JoelClark from Idaho

Aug 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by yeaprolly from Washington

Mar 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by morebeergood from Massachusetts

Jan 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jaydoc from Kansas

Nov 24, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Needmorebeer312 from Washington

Oct 31, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by C_S from Washington

Aug 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois

Aug 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Bonko_the_sane from North Carolina

May 12, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by SeaAle from Oregon

Apr 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by JasonSiedman from New Jersey

Mar 12, 2013
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Reviewed by Braz from Washington

3.94/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Bought from BevMo. Pours a ruddy murky red brown color. Little white head dissipates quickly leaving almost no trace. Aromas of dark fruit, plums and raisins. Taste is rather sweet and heavy. A little fruity with some boozy undertones. Very warming and a nice sipper. Lightly carbonated for a nice mouthfeel.
Feb 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Kopfschuss from Oregon

Feb 25, 2013
Rudyard's Rare Barley Wine from Hale's Ales Brewery & Pub
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 103 ratings