The Phantom '05
General Lafayette Inn & Brewery

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From:
General Lafayette Inn & Brewery
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
English Barleywine
ABV:
11.4%
Score:
+8 ratings needed
Avg:
4.15 | pDev: 3.61%
Ratings:
2 | reviews: 2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 14, 2008
Added:
May 24, 2006
Wants:
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Gots:
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Reviewed by barleywinebrewer from New Hampshire

4.3/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
selected from their vintage list. neat side bar, the vintage list is their own beers. Unlike many other pubs I've been to where vintage means commercial varieties.

A - brilliant reddish brown, slight off white modest head that quickly dissipates.

S - rich dark fruit, caramel, figs, toffee.

T - similar to the nose but with a mild melding of flavors in a wonderful manner. minor note of oxidation

M - full bodied, rich sweet and smooth.

D - 12oz served in a small snifter, didn't matter it drank so wonderfully. If possible I'd have brought home a six pack
Feb 14, 2008
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Reviewed by woodychandler from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This had the same deep, dark brown color as the ’03, but better clarity than either it or the ’04. The nose was full with a malty sweetness. The mouthfeel was comparatively thin with a sharp, spicy flavor on the palate. The finish was dry, but with a bite like distilled liquor. This shows great promise for aging. It just seemed a bit young on this particular occasion.
May 24, 2006