Abraxas - Barleywine - Barrel-Aged
Perennial Artisan Ales
- From:
- Perennial Artisan Ales
- Missouri, United States
- Style:
- English Barleywine
Ranked #86 - ABV:
- 12.8%
- Score:
- 92
Ranked #5,109 - Avg:
- 4.37 | pDev: 5.72%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 11, 2026
- Added:
- Oct 19, 2025
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
92
Outstanding
92
Outstanding
Barrel-aged barleywine ale brewed with ancho chili peppers, cacao nibs, vanilla beans and cinnamon. Aged 30 months in Willet Rye, Old Fitzgerald Bourbon and Knob Creek Bourbon barrels.
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Reviewed by Sludgeman from District of Columbia
3.8/5 rDev -13%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev -13%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
On tap at Dominion Wine and Beer.
A - Apmost no head. Pours opaque brown with reddish tones.
S - mild Cinnamon and vanilla
T - not excessive but leads with the vanilla and cinnamon. Some sweet malty notes underneath. Chilis are almost non-existent.
MF - medium heavy body. Slick and coating. Slightly sweet lady my finish.
O - Definitely has the English Barleywine bones underneath the adjuncts.
Feb 20, 2026A - Apmost no head. Pours opaque brown with reddish tones.
S - mild Cinnamon and vanilla
T - not excessive but leads with the vanilla and cinnamon. Some sweet malty notes underneath. Chilis are almost non-existent.
MF - medium heavy body. Slick and coating. Slightly sweet lady my finish.
O - Definitely has the English Barleywine bones underneath the adjuncts.
Reviewed by cjgiant from District of Columbia
4.04/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
4.04/5 rDev -7.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
On tap:
Ever so slightly red tinged dark brown, it maintains a thin ring of bubbles but generally appears near flat.
Smells more like a quad - likely due to the sweet bourbon notes pairing with the barley. Deeper down there is a more American pairing of barley and hop - though maybe it’s some cinnamon and cacao coming through, as it’s a bit earthy.
Taste is a bit too sweet, but the coconut of the barrel is coming through nicely. Fig, raisin, then some actual dessert wine all follow the mostly barrel opening. A slightly tangy ending, though macaroon-like sweetness fills back in the linger.
This beer is a bit sticky and maybe a tad heavy. A little less syrupy feel and I’d enjoy the feel a bit more. Then again, it does make for a luxurious after dinner drink.
Feb 14, 2026Ever so slightly red tinged dark brown, it maintains a thin ring of bubbles but generally appears near flat.
Smells more like a quad - likely due to the sweet bourbon notes pairing with the barley. Deeper down there is a more American pairing of barley and hop - though maybe it’s some cinnamon and cacao coming through, as it’s a bit earthy.
Taste is a bit too sweet, but the coconut of the barrel is coming through nicely. Fig, raisin, then some actual dessert wine all follow the mostly barrel opening. A slightly tangy ending, though macaroon-like sweetness fills back in the linger.
This beer is a bit sticky and maybe a tad heavy. A little less syrupy feel and I’d enjoy the feel a bit more. Then again, it does make for a luxurious after dinner drink.
Reviewed by dafla67 from Pennsylvania
4.5/5 rDev +3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours deep brown bordering on black. Aroma is sweet with the usual Abraxas cinnamon with bourbon & caramel. Taste follows with sweetness of a well balanced cinnamon, bourbon with noticeable notes of raisin, vanilla & caramel. Medium mouthfeel. Outstanding barleywine.
Jan 10, 2026
Reviewed by MJSFS from Florida
4.56/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.56/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 750ml into a Abraxas snifter at refrigerator temps.
The slightest head is present on a agressive pour, alcohol legs are present on the glass. The head quickly dissipates with barely any reinforcement for the smallest bubbles. Muddy raisin color, with zero carbonation evident once the glass settles.
Bourbon, caramel, cinnamon on the nose. The chili peppers aren’t present.
Sweet vanilla, cinnamon, coconut, caramel, with a raisin finish on the palette. Again, no hint of chili peppers.
Mouthfeel is slick, flat, with a medium body.
Overall, an interesting take on Abraxas. The adjuncts probably work better with a Stout, but this is really good.
Nov 10, 2025The slightest head is present on a agressive pour, alcohol legs are present on the glass. The head quickly dissipates with barely any reinforcement for the smallest bubbles. Muddy raisin color, with zero carbonation evident once the glass settles.
Bourbon, caramel, cinnamon on the nose. The chili peppers aren’t present.
Sweet vanilla, cinnamon, coconut, caramel, with a raisin finish on the palette. Again, no hint of chili peppers.
Mouthfeel is slick, flat, with a medium body.
Overall, an interesting take on Abraxas. The adjuncts probably work better with a Stout, but this is really good.
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