Reserve Ale - Barleywine
Cricket Hill Brewing Co.

Reserve Ale - BarleywineReserve Ale - Barleywine
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From:
Cricket Hill Brewing Co.
 
New Jersey, United States
Style:
English Barleywine
ABV:
8%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.51 | pDev: 11.11%
Reviews:
26
Ratings:
44
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 12, 2023
Added:
Apr 14, 2010
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  2
Reserve Ale No. 3
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Ratings by nmann08:
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Rated by nmann08 from Virginia

4/5  rDev +14%

Nov 15, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.73 by tobelerone from New Jersey

Jun 12, 2023
 
Rated: 3.83 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Dec 30, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by paulish from New York

May 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.33 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Nov 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.58 by PhineasMcClintock from Massachusetts

Nov 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by LakerLeith from California

Jan 12, 2015
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Rated by ChadwickHines

3.25/5  rDev -7.4%
Different from anything I've ever had. Delicious in every way. Strong
Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Latarnik from New Jersey

May 29, 2014
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Reviewed by ScruffySouthpaw from New York

3.38/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Served in a snifter glass.

Appearance: Hazy amber body with medium bubbles creating a thin head with a vigorous pour coming straight white.

Smell: Light toffee, with the scent of rum. Very light smell.

Taste: Sweet caramel taste with a heavy dose of alcohol that might be overwhelming to some. Honestly should be paired with dessert.

Mouth: Sticky, but seems a bit flat...lighter carbonation maybe due to packing reasons or age of the beer.

Overall: I love barleywines because of the complexity they offer, this one lacks that punch. It's simple, tastes like alcohol and barley. Factoring in price you can get much better for the money. Hope you enjoy...Salud!
Oct 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Varkias41 from New Jersey

Aug 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Roberto11232 from New York

Jul 25, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Stinger80OH from Ohio

Jan 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by bbrown12 from New Jersey

Jan 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by jnardone235 from New Jersey

Sep 03, 2012
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Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania

3.43/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
22 oz bottle, no date

appears a hazy dark copper color, with 1/2" cream colored head. decent lacing. just a bit of malt sweetness in the aroma. taste is dominating by a nice bready caramel flavor. mild earthy hop flavor in there too. mellow and smooth flavors. medium to thick body, coats the mouth. soft carbonation.

overall - mild easy drinking barleywine.
Jul 31, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Jparkanzky from Ohio

Feb 13, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Feb 02, 2012
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Reviewed by lackenhauser from Maryland

3.97/5  rDev +13.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pretty basic bronze color. Ok carbonation. Rather still. Buttery and toffee like aroma. Big malty flavor. Again very buttery and toffee like in the flavor department. Mild "wood" flavor. Lingering dried fruit. Slight bite-more so from the alcohol then hops. Sticky and gummy mouthfeel. Lip smackin good. Nice UK barleywine for sure.
Jan 14, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by richbrew from New Jersey

Nov 15, 2011
Reserve Ale - Barleywine from Cricket Hill Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 44 ratings