King Henry - Goose Island Beer Co.

sweemzander

Illinois

4.88/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

22oz. bottle poured into a snifter. 10/08/2011 bottled date.

(A)- Pours a very dark burnt sienna color. Some tan froth and lace; surprising considering its hefty ABV.

(S)- A lovely rich profile primarily with some burnt caramel and toffee. Bits of raisin and cocoa. The barrel characteristics are indeed sexy.

(T)- Wow, just a great taste. A rich profile of burnt caramel and an almost oaky cocoa/raisin middle. Just awesome barrel characters in it. I can definitely see the bourbon county barrels' influence.

(M)- A smooth/mellow carbonation level and just an awesome balance. Each flavor seamlessly melds into the next without the 13.4%ABV throwing its weight around. Just a sexy mouthfeel.

(D)- Overall, just wow! Just an excellent example of a Barleywine. This definitely seems much more like an English variety than an american, but nontheless, its absolutely world class. Deserving to go up there with the best of the best.

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2012 19:33:56 | More by sweemzander

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