Leviathan (Merlot Barrel Aged)
Fish Brewing Company / Fishbowl Brewpub
- From:
- Fish Brewing Company / Fishbowl Brewpub
- Washington, United States
- Style:
- American Barleywine
- ABV:
- 10%
- Score:
- 93
- Avg:
- 4.24 | pDev: 9.91%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 15
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Dec 24, 2015
- Added:
- Aug 15, 2009
- Wants:
- 32
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
93
Outstanding
93
Outstanding
No description / notes.
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Ratings by Alieniloquium:
Reviewed by Alieniloquium from Florida
3.82/5 rDev -9.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.82/5 rDev -9.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
750 mL bottle poured into a Teku snifter. Batch 4, November 2002.
Appearance - Deep red amber body. No head. A few bubbles.
Smell - Lots of wine. Caramel. Oxidation. A bit of acidity.
Taste - Wine has taken over. Tangy red wine. Oak. Caramel. Lots of oxidation.
Mouthfeel - Low carbonation. Medium body and some tanginess.
Overall - Had this after Poseidon. Poseidon is far superior, but this is nice. Wine completely dominates the flavor.
May 07, 2013Appearance - Deep red amber body. No head. A few bubbles.
Smell - Lots of wine. Caramel. Oxidation. A bit of acidity.
Taste - Wine has taken over. Tangy red wine. Oak. Caramel. Lots of oxidation.
Mouthfeel - Low carbonation. Medium body and some tanginess.
Overall - Had this after Poseidon. Poseidon is far superior, but this is nice. Wine completely dominates the flavor.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by BucketBoy from Pennsylvania
4.55/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.55/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Wow wow holy shit. Fucking good I can't believe that after 13 years his parents house up so incredibly well great flavored dad know I'm station to speak Italian-year-old American barley wine and I wouldn't doubt it perfect amount of Merlot barrel aging intermingling with fragrant pecan American barley wine delicious Caramel Taj Mahal country chocolate just a phenomenal beer absolutely no oxidation Pres. phenomenal bottle thank you so much Dan for sending this my way. This beer is symbolic, as is my review. Redondo!!!
Apr 21, 2013
Reviewed by oline73 from Maryland
4.35/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.35/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
We had Batch 2 (2000; merlot barrel aged) and Batch 3 (2001; cab franc barrel aged). Both served in a tasting snifter.
Batch2:
Appearance: Pours a cloudy red amber color with a finger of off whtie head that fades to a layer on top of the pour.
Smell: Dark fruit and mild caramel. I'm getting a wine note along with some red fruit. Very smooth.
Taste: This is incredibly smooth but hasn't really fallen apart that I can tell. Wine and some red fruit with a smooth, slightly sweet finish.
Mouthfeel: The body is medium with very smooth carbonation and a dry finish.
Overall: This was a treat to try. I'm sure I won't have another, but I would given the chance.
Batch3:
Appearance: Pours a reddish dark brown color with a half finger of off white head that leaves a layer on top of the pour.
Smell: I'm getting lots of malt sweetness with some dark fruit and caramel.
Taste: Quite sweet, I'm getting some dark fruit and brown sugar. Just a bit oxydized, but what can you do? There is a mild wine barrel note. The finish is sweet.
Mouthfeel: The body is on the syrupy side of medium with tingly carbonation and a slightly dry finish.
Overall: It was so cool to try these beers. They've stood up to the test of time quite well.
Jan 14, 2013Batch2:
Appearance: Pours a cloudy red amber color with a finger of off whtie head that fades to a layer on top of the pour.
Smell: Dark fruit and mild caramel. I'm getting a wine note along with some red fruit. Very smooth.
Taste: This is incredibly smooth but hasn't really fallen apart that I can tell. Wine and some red fruit with a smooth, slightly sweet finish.
Mouthfeel: The body is medium with very smooth carbonation and a dry finish.
Overall: This was a treat to try. I'm sure I won't have another, but I would given the chance.
Batch3:
Appearance: Pours a reddish dark brown color with a half finger of off white head that leaves a layer on top of the pour.
Smell: I'm getting lots of malt sweetness with some dark fruit and caramel.
Taste: Quite sweet, I'm getting some dark fruit and brown sugar. Just a bit oxydized, but what can you do? There is a mild wine barrel note. The finish is sweet.
Mouthfeel: The body is on the syrupy side of medium with tingly carbonation and a slightly dry finish.
Overall: It was so cool to try these beers. They've stood up to the test of time quite well.
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