Celestial Death - Barrel Aged
River North Brewery

Celestial Death - Barrel AgedCelestial Death - Barrel Aged
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From:
River North Brewery
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American Barleywine
ABV:
13.7%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
4.2 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 26, 2026
Added:
May 11, 2026
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Bourbon barrel aged chocolate black barleywine ale

A cosmic collaboration River North Brewery (2025 GABF Brewery of the Year -- 1001-5000 Barrels) and Third Eye Brewing Company (2025 GABF Brewery of the Year -- 1001-5000 Barrels)
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Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado

4.2/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Clear, dark brown pour, opaque appearance in the glass; thin, light tan head yet long-lasting, dense and creamy texture. Deep, rich, inviting nose; milk chocolate and cacao nibs; trace of whiskey nicely balances the inherent sweetness and dark grain profile. Taste elevates the smell qualities; earthy sweet cocoa powder and milk chocolate; oak barrel wood; tame boozy presence adding depth and complexity to the flavor. Medium-heavy mouthfeel; smooth, not quite syrupy yet dense and slippery.

This wonderfully rich and tasty barrel aged chocolate barleywine hits on all cylinders. Fantastically balanced and complex, tickles the taste buds and leaves you with a soul-satisfying dark beer treat.

ABV: 13.7%; pouring temperature: 50.3 °F; bottling info: 2026
Source: local purchase (Coaltrain Fine Wine, Craft Beer & Spirits)
May 26, 2026