Anfernee - Rum Barrel-Aged
Westbrook Brewing Co.

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From:
Westbrook Brewing Co.
 
South Carolina, United States
Style:
English Barleywine
ABV:
8%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.19 | pDev: 6.68%
Reviews:
1
Ratings:
19
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 10, 2015
Added:
Dec 22, 2014
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by xShoWTeKx:
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Rated by xShoWTeKx from South Carolina

4.27/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Aug 10, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.02 by SimcoeKid from California

Aug 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.02 by StoutSnob40 from California

Aug 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.04 by RPM3334 from South Carolina

Aug 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by ConradKenney from Maryland

Jul 30, 2015
 
Rated: 4.26 by Scottyd22 from Colorado

Jul 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.27 by JISurfer from Utah

Jul 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4.29 by jshusc from South Carolina

Jun 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by bmeGT from Georgia

May 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.84 by olradetbalder from Sweden

May 18, 2015
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Reviewed by Pourharddrinkslow from South Carolina

3.91/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a growler into a tulip glass

Look: Caramel brown with about an inch of light brown head on top.

Smell: Barleywines are already pretty boozy in their taste, and with this one being aged in rum barrels smells quite strongly of booze. Malts and dark fruit are still present, but I had to really concentrate to get through the acidic smell of alcohol.

Taste: 1st sip completely punched me in the face. Despite the smell I was not prepared for the intense bite that the alcohol hit me with. I was worried that this beer would be a disappointment, but as I continued on it became more mellow with every sip I took. By the time I was halfway through my glass, the burn of the alcohol was completely on the backburner and was replaced by a smooth but strong taste of figs, dates and malts, as well as some molasses at the end.

Feel: At first it burned as it went down, but as with the taste became much smoother on my throat as I continued to drink.

Overall: Pretty solid beer. Admittedly, I am not the biggest fan of BA barleywines (whether it be rum or bourbon). I think barleywines are intense enough and the extra alcohol can sometimes push the taste over the top. This beer is teetering on that line, but does not cross over into my "too intense" zone. I recommend drinking this at about 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit so to minimize the burn and experience the full taste and smooth mouthfeel.
May 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.04 by jfstilling from South Carolina

Apr 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by kristougher from North Carolina

Mar 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by Scarfer_Brad from Florida

Mar 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by ADTaber from South Carolina

Mar 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.45 by dotes_on_dipas from South Carolina

Dec 30, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by mikeincharleston from North Carolina

Dec 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.06 by MacQ32 from South Carolina

Dec 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.2 by Brihon from South Carolina

Dec 22, 2014
Anfernee - Rum Barrel-Aged from Westbrook Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 19 ratings