Arctic Alchemy
Fegley's Bethlehem Brew Works

Arctic AlchemyArctic Alchemy
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From:
Fegley's Bethlehem Brew Works
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
English Barleywine
ABV:
12%
Score:
89
Avg:
4.01 | pDev: 9.98%
Reviews:
11
Ratings:
52
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 06, 2018
Added:
Mar 07, 2011
Wants:
  6
Gots:
  11
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Reviewed by Mllrg973 from Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +24.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
I was away for the weekend. Initially intended to go to Funk Brewing in Emmaus, PA, but lack of nearby hotels sent me to Bethlehem, PA. Driving down the street, I went past Fegleys and decided to head in there once I got my hotel situated. I parked my car and headed into the hotel. I got a room while I was having my first drink at the hotel. When I got to Fegleys, I noticed the huge selection of beers there. Some I tried were only $3 for a 5 oz sample. The bartender told me they were out of Arctic Alchemy. But, after having a few beers, I noticed the bottle of Arctic Alchemy with the other beers. I said something to the bartender, he put one on ice while I debated whether or not to get the huge bottle. After a few other beers, I decided, yes, I'm going to do it!!! About to change the game!!! I tried it and I could taste a cherry undertone to the beer, not so much of booze though. I was able to finish the beer and still able to walk after doing so LOL!!! I thought I would be on my ass!!!
Aug 06, 2018
 
Rated: 4.17 by madelf66 from Pennsylvania

Dec 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by mikr from New Jersey

Jun 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by calcnerd from Pennsylvania

Apr 22, 2016
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Rated by BuddyPal from Pennsylvania

4.52/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Good Barley wine. Not as good as Bullfrog's Old Toad, but good.
Apr 16, 2016
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Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania

4.08/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
750 ml corked and caged bottle. Date is confusing - says 2010 Expedition, but I bought this bottle this year, so I don't think it's that old. I have no idea. The bottom of the cork was a bit deteriorated and there is a thick sediment layer, so maybe?

pours a muddy brown color, no head whatsoever, just a few bubbles. rich malty aroma - raisins, tobacco, dark cherry, brown sugar. similar in the flavor, but not overly sweet. body is thin to medium, very low carbonation.

overall - not bad, sort of like a poor man's JW Lees
Dec 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Sep 29, 2015
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Reviewed by puboflyons from New Hampshire

4.16/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
From the 650 ml bottle received as a gift from a non-BA member. 2010 batch. Sampled on June 27, 2015.

Gorgeous chestnut reddish pour.

Full barley and caramel malt aroma even after 5 years. Roasted peat moss and sweet.

Full body.

The taste is delightfully malty, sweet, and mellow with aging.
Jun 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Zekenyce from New Jersey

Mar 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.86 by bcm75 from Illinois

Feb 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by whatname from Pennsylvania

Dec 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Drknight from Virginia

Dec 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.8 by hophead81 from Pennsylvania

Dec 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Nov 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Casey3236 from Pennsylvania

Oct 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.7 by roosafur

Sep 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by ChipChaight from New York

Sep 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by outoffocus from Pennsylvania

Aug 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by pat_usher from Pennsylvania

Jul 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Luweezy from Pennsylvania

Apr 05, 2014
Arctic Alchemy from Fegley's Bethlehem Brew Works
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 52 ratings