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King Henry
- Goose Island Beer Co.
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941 Ratings
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rAvg: 4.69
pDev: 10.23%
Reviews: 275
Hads: 666
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Brewed by:
Goose Island Beer Co.
Illinois
,
United States
Style | ABV
English Barleywine
| 13.40%
ABV
Availability:
Rotating.
bottle (271)
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on-tap (4)
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Notes:
This beer is retired; no longer brewed.
Brewer's notes:
Aged in Pappy Van Winkle 23 bourbon barrels, previously used to age Rare Bourbon County Brand Stout. King Henry is a burgundy hued English-style barleywine with aromas of vanilla, oak, and dark fruit. Caramel and toffee flavors blend together with bold notes of bourbon delivered in a smooth body followed by a malty finish. No matter the occasion, King Henry promises a regal drinking experience.
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sweemzander
Illinois
4.88
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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 |
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