The Big Gun Barleywine
Santa Cruz Ale Works

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From:
Santa Cruz Ale Works
 
California, United States
Style:
English Barleywine
ABV:
9.3%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
3.73 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 08, 2010
Added:
Feb 08, 2010
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
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Reviewed by illidurit from California

3.73/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On tap at the Parish Publick House. Poured into a Unibroue goblet. Nice dark golden color with some amber hues, and a fluffy beige head that leaves some filmy lacing. Aroma isn't very hoppy so I'm thinking this is a more English-style barleywine. More of a brown sugar/dark caramel thing going on. Flavor confirms the non-hoppiness, lots of rich malty flavors including toffee, brown sugar, and maple syrup. A touch of overripe fruitiness and a modest bitterness as well. Well-carbonated and not overly strong, this is pretty drinkable.
Feb 08, 2010