No. 1 Barley Wine Ale
(Barley wine, 
14%)
-
This was a good, solid, somewhat port-like, barley wine when it was released in 1998. Being bottle conditioned, it was meant to mature over the years, and has done so brilliantly, based on a tasting in Dec, 2006. Huge malty, mocha, fruity aroma accompanied by equally full mouthfeel and rich, complex flavour. All kinds of cool chocolate/caramel/toffee/berry notes that somehow combine to create a balanced deliciousness, accented by the looooong finish. Great legacy for one of the real BC craft brewing pioneers.
 
12/16/2006
|