Saturday, January 2, 2010

Day 3: 01.03.10 Victory Old Horizontal Barleywine Ale

Victory Brewing Co.

Downingtown, Pennsylvania


Old Horizontal Barleywine Ale


Style: American Barleywine
Availability: December-January
Format: 12oz - 6pk
ABV: 11%
Malts: Importerd 2 row malt barley
Hops: American whole flower
Batch info: reads "enjoy by Nov. 2014"


Bottle Text & Info:
A luxurious, warming barleywine rich with aromatic hops and dark, candied fruit character that hides its epic strength masterfully.


Tasting Notes:
Pours a hazy amber with a creamy tan colored head. Smells of German malt and raisons. Husk in the nose and in the taste with a fair amount of hops. Definately an American interpretation of the style. The hops really cut the sweet malts nicely and leave a reason to come back without getting overwhelmed by sweet, sweet, sweet. An enjoyable offering from Victory and a super smooth 11% at that. Good beer with great packaging. makes me wanna put on long-johns and watch some snow fall.






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