Barleywine
Black Forest Brew Haus

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Black Forest Brew Haus
 
New York, United States
Style:
American Barleywine
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
+5 ratings needed
Avg:
4.11 | pDev: 4.87%
Ratings:
5 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 17, 2016
Added:
Feb 28, 2010
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4.12 by vfgccp from New York

Jan 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by socon67 from New York

Dec 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by CSFerrier from Kansas

Dec 28, 2012
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Reviewed by plaid75 from New York

4.3/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Poured a deep deep amber hue with a half finger foamy white head. There was good retention and lacing.

The smell featured a heavy sweet spicy malt and a piney hop.

The taste consisted of a front loaded German malt spice, a touch of cocoa and a juicy resinous hop.

The mouthfeel was toward the lighter side of the style.

Overall a very nice well balanced barleywine.
Apr 05, 2010
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Reviewed by JoeyBeerBelly from New York

4.32/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Fresh filled growler from Black Forest Brew Haus served in a snifter.

L - reddish-brown color with a small beige head that goes away after a while.
S - piney hops and plums, very nice aroma.
T - upfront flavors of dark fruits without too much sweetness and then a blast of bitter hops kicks in and finishes things off.
F - medium bodied with a crisp, dry feel.
D - easy drinking and very tasty.

Final Note: This is a very good American Barleywine.
If there was wider distribution of this brew it would easily be in the top 10 for the style.
Feb 28, 2010