4.2/5
AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20
22 ounce bottle into snifter, 2011 bottle(I think). Pours crystal clear dark reddish-brown color with a dense 1 finger khaki colored head with nice retention, that reduces to a thin lacing cap. A small amount of lacing clings to the glass as well. Aromas of big caramel, toffee, molasses, bread, citrus, spice, light fruits, and a bit of honey and booze. Very nice aromas here, with good strength and complexity. Taste of huge caramel sweetness, molasses, toffee, citrus, apple skins, toast, light spices, and a bit of pine. Small amount of bitterness present on the finish with lingering notes of caramel, molasses, and citrus flavors. Medium carbonation and medium-full bodied. Very creamy and slick mouthfeel that drinks smoothly, though it is a sipper. Nice balance as well, being slightly more malt forward because of the age. Surprisingly the alcohol is almost invisible, only a bit of warming present after the finish. Overall, I really have no complaints. They have done a fine job with this barley wine. Excellent stuff.
It seems like I am a big fan of the entire Imperial series beers thus far. I don't think I have even tried any of the regular lineup yet.
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