Old Ruffian Barley Wine - Great Divide Brewing Company

WYVYRN527

Minnesota

4.55/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Poured from a bomber, a beautiful mahogany colored liquid emerged into the glass. The carbonation was strong at first, with a head at least an inch and a half thick. The smell was sweet at first, with candied fruit and rasins, followed by a very floral hop aroma. The flavor of this barleywine is intense. Sweet and fruity right off the bat, but finishes dry. The mouthfeel was amazing. Full bodied, yet delicate, it could be a potential hazard. I could drink this beer for quite a while before becoming tired of it.

Serving type: bottle

05-30-2008 07:22:33 | More by WYVYRN527

carlosega

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-17-2013 19:19:34 | More by carlosega

leftstagebrew

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-16-2013 14:57:58 | More by leftstagebrew

TheRuss9585

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-14-2013 00:35:46 | More by TheRuss9585

RWNay

Illinois

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-13-2013 19:20:43 | More by RWNay

DCgolfpro

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -17.5%

05-13-2013 15:40:48 | More by DCgolfpro

FranzBC

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-13-2013 02:07:59 | More by FranzBC

IpaSipa

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-12-2013 22:49:04 | More by IpaSipa

ipas-for-life

Virginia

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-12-2013 16:03:04 | More by ipas-for-life

HopHeadCnK

Virginia

4.2/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

First time trying it having a 2012, 6 months old, next to a 2010. A sipper with only a few months on it, still has a significant hop profile, but once the IBU's diminish over time this stuff goes down real easy. Grab a few bottles and hide them for a few years. Great brew, cheers!

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 00:09:59 | More by HopHeadCnK

Rogorama

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-09-2013 00:44:43 | More by Rogorama

Heavenisbeer

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-08-2013 03:44:08 | More by Heavenisbeer

leftoverburrito

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-08-2013 03:40:04 | More by leftoverburrito

cadaugherty

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-08-2013 00:02:44 | More by cadaugherty

Chriscrundwell12

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-07-2013 07:08:14 | More by Chriscrundwell12

VaTechPhilly

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-06-2013 22:52:48 | More by VaTechPhilly

Michaeldmanley

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-06-2013 21:57:22 | More by Michaeldmanley

Fusebuddy

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-06-2013 17:11:45 | More by Fusebuddy

Pete27lax

New York

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-06-2013 08:40:13 | More by Pete27lax

GratefulEdd

Alabama

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-05-2013 23:19:51 | More by GratefulEdd

Hefewiseman

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-04-2013 19:09:34 | More by Hefewiseman

buzzy

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-04-2013 15:06:51 | More by buzzy

BMMillsy

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-03-2013 01:11:01 | More by BMMillsy

Joshpu

California

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-01-2013 07:08:54 | More by Joshpu

bbfc

Colorado

4/5  rDev -5.7%

04-30-2013 02:51:03 | More by bbfc