Pumpkin Spice Bligh’s Barleywine Ale
Dry Dock Brewing Co.
- From:
- Dry Dock Brewing Co.
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- English Barleywine
- ABV:
- 13%
- Score:
- +6 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.86 | pDev: 2.59%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 10, 2025
- Added:
- Sep 23, 2023
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Malty and complex, this big beer has a strong caramel backbone complimenting the aroma of charred oak from barrel aging. The nose wafts of seasonal pumpkin spice warmth with a hint of alcohol.
This beer was aged fin Heaven Hill barrel for 13 months.
This beer was aged fin Heaven Hill barrel for 13 months.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by beergoot:
Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado
3.86/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.86/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Dark mahogany red body, clear; thin, light khaki ring of foam inside the glass. Very nice aroma; subliminal pumpkin pie spice with a slight note of rye or light whiskey; allspice and coriander. The taste brings out a bit more sweetness, brown sugar; pumpkin pie spices; a modest bourbon presence; slight phenol bitterness. Heavy, silky body; smooth and luxurious on the palate; very mild boozy warmth.
A deceptively potent pumpkin ale wrapped up in barleywine clothing. The high ABV is pretty well hidden, the pumpkin aspect fairly balanced, and just plain easy drinking for such a rich ale.
Pouring temperature: 41 °F; canning info: CANNED ON AUG/14/23
Source: local purchase (Coaltrain Fine Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits)
Oct 29, 2023A deceptively potent pumpkin ale wrapped up in barleywine clothing. The high ABV is pretty well hidden, the pumpkin aspect fairly balanced, and just plain easy drinking for such a rich ale.
Pouring temperature: 41 °F; canning info: CANNED ON AUG/14/23
Source: local purchase (Coaltrain Fine Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits)
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by willelw from Sweden
3.8/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dark amber colour, no head.
Aroma: pumpkin spice, nutmeg, caramel, toffee, syrup, sweet floral notes.
Taste: toffee, pumpkin spice, caramel, some wood. Mostly spices, with a sweet base. Fill bodied.
Dec 10, 2025Aroma: pumpkin spice, nutmeg, caramel, toffee, syrup, sweet floral notes.
Taste: toffee, pumpkin spice, caramel, some wood. Mostly spices, with a sweet base. Fill bodied.
Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri
4.02/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
12oz can. Poured out a slightly cloudy, golden color with amber highlights and a small, thin head. It left minimal lacing. It smelled of pumpkin, nutmeg, toffee and sweet caramel. Subtle pumpkin taste with nutmeg and cinnamon. Nice boozy barleywine finish.
Dec 15, 2024
Reviewed by DIM from Pennsylvania
3.77/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I think I've tried a few pumpkin barleywines and they have been good. No exception here, this works well. I think I can actually taste some gourd here which is nice. The underlying caramel and bourbon definitely shine through and the spicing is nice but a bit less nutmeg or allspice would have suited me. Thanks Dave!
Nov 12, 2023
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