Bourbon Barrel Aged Wizard
Short's Brewing Company

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From:
Short's Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
American Barleywine
ABV:
11%
Score:
95
Avg:
4.29 | pDev: 8.86%
Reviews:
27
Ratings:
117
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 20, 2017
Added:
Jul 30, 2010
Wants:
  64
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by MarcatGSB:
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Rated by MarcatGSB from Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

Oct 11, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.4 by Ristaccia from Nebraska

Nov 20, 2017
 
Rated: 4.46 by Vidblain from Minnesota

Nov 13, 2017
 
Rated: 4.27 by Muss42 from Michigan

Nov 13, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by CPAles from Illinois

Nov 12, 2017
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Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan

4.36/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Served on tap at Short's beer dinner at Karl's Cabin. Owners had been holding onto it for four years. Nice mahogany color, no head, some carbonation bubbles apparent. Aroma is toffee, bourbon, dark bread. Nose is found in the flavors as well as plum, raisin, some cocoa notes. Sweet, bready, and fikled with dark fruit. This one is smooth and warm, with no bourbon harshness found. The 11% ABV is ridiculously well hidden. A single 10 oz pour leaves a pleasant warm feeling in the gullet.
Feb 16, 2017
 
Rated: 4.18 by CantankerousCaveBear from Canada (ON)

Mar 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4.56 by robwestcott from Indiana

Mar 13, 2016
 
Rated: 4.24 by Bung from Michigan

Jan 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by GRFounder from Michigan

Jan 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.37 by onespartan from Michigan

Nov 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by wethorseblanket from California

May 30, 2015
 
Rated: 4.57 by Brandonparrent from Michigan

Dec 29, 2014
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Reviewed by SerialTicker from Michigan

4.24/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Had this on-tap at HopCat Detroit's grand opening.

Yeah, so... not sure what to say here other than that this is a fantastic beer. It tastes like you'd imagine after reading its description: like a quality American barleywine with raisins added. I used to not care too much for American style barleywines, but beers like this one are why they've grown on me. If this were an English one, it'd be insanely sweet and would put any diabetic in a coma. With the bits of hop flavors in there with the bourbon and sweet raisins... holy hell was this tasty. No idea when or if I'll ever see this one again, but it may well be my new favorite barleywine. This is a "hot" beer no matter how small of a sip you take, so be ready. Damn is it good.
Dec 14, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by jiggidy from Michigan

Nov 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by KAF from Iowa

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by XmnwildX12 from Minnesota

Nov 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by deonreds from New York

Nov 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Sanderson from Washington

Sep 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by GrizXTKEX519 from Michigan

Aug 25, 2014
Bourbon Barrel Aged Wizard from Short's Brewing Company
Beer rating: 95 out of 100 with 117 ratings