Decadence 2011 Maple-Smoked Barleywine - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
AleSmith Brewing Company

Decadence 2011 Maple-Smoked Barleywine - Bourbon Barrel-AgedDecadence 2011 Maple-Smoked Barleywine - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
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From:
AleSmith Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
American Barleywine
ABV:
11%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.1 | pDev: 7.8%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
92
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 09, 2021
Added:
Feb 27, 2013
Wants:
  12
Gots:
  20
Barrel Aged Decadence 2011 is our Maple Smoked Barleywine (brewed to celebrate our 16th anniversary) matured in premium bourbon barrels.
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Reviewed by hman43 from North Carolina

4.03/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: It pours brown with a bit of clouding. It has a tan head with a low level of retention.

Smell: Heavy malt aromas with caramel and smoke. There are medium levels of bourbon. There is a low level of sweetness in the aroma with the smoke taking on a bacon like character as it warms. There is a very low level of spice.

Taste: The smoke and alcohol are up front in the flavor with caramel and toffee becoming more evident later. There is also a bit of spice and pine in the background with a low level of citrus. This is all blended with bourbon overtones.

Feel: It has a full, somewhat chewy body and strong alcohol with a tinge of hot in the finish.

Overall, a good complex blend of flavors and aromas make this an attractive special occasion beer.
May 09, 2021
 
Rated: 4.11 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Oct 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.55 by jeff1973 from California

Jan 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.9 by itracy63 from Washington

Jan 10, 2016
 
Rated: 4.45 by kevindp9 from Arizona

Oct 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by JohnnieNepal from Michigan

Aug 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4.34 by jfstilling from South Carolina

Apr 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Jan 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.48 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Dec 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Lucnifter from California

Nov 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sanderson from Washington

Sep 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by funkyaudio from Illinois

Sep 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by LakerLeith from California

Aug 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by jmkoller11 from Arizona

Jul 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by zestar from California

Jul 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by -NESTO- from New Jersey

Jun 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Rifugium from North Dakota

Jun 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BierCellar from Maine

Jun 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BarrytheBear from Wisconsin

May 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by madtowndmb1 from Wisconsin

May 18, 2014
Decadence 2011 Maple-Smoked Barleywine - Bourbon Barrel-Aged from AleSmith Brewing Company
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 92 ratings