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Columbus Brewing Company

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From:
Columbus Brewing Company
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
English Barleywine
ABV:
11.9%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
4.36 | pDev: 2.98%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 1
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 05, 2022
Added:
Nov 12, 2021
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 4.24 by MJSFS from Florida

Jun 05, 2022
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Reviewed by SHDoyle from Ohio

4.49/5  rDev +3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Description: Appearance is dark brown, opaque and with little to no head. The whiskey-barrel aging is strong on the aroma with underlying hints of vanilla, lactose and chocolate, all forming into a malty whirl. The whiskey is very apparent on the taste but not in a way that makes the beer "hot" - it just adds flavor. Wood, sweetness, chocolate and roasty flavors also apparent, along with some dark fruit notes. Feel is smooth, little carbonation and pretty thick, almost like a stout.

Overall: 4.5 (This beer is very good and I would definitely drink it again) I never really know what a barleywine is going to be like until I drink it. This felt more traditional or what I'd imagine as opposed to some that can be slightly hoppy. This is a malty sipper for sure. CBC's IPAs are generally fantastic, so seeing them flex some non-IPA muscle is great.
Dec 29, 2021