J.W. Lees Harvest Ale (Sherry Cask) - J.W. Lees & Co (Brewers) Ltd

aasher

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

2005 Vintage

Appearance: poured a ruby/dark raspberry color, slight foam that laced the glass, a good amount of sediment

Smell: a mixture of candied fruits and cognac, raisins/plum, decent alcohol aroma

Taste: sweet and liquor like, very complex, woody, raisin/plum/vanilla in flavor

Mouthfeel: full bodied and very smooth, little carbonation

Drinkability: is very sweet yet has excellent flavor and continues to give off flavor in the after taste, was very drinkable and had good alcohol content

Delicious beer yet too expensive. Good for a special occasion.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2010 18:49:38 | More by aasher

sh00ky

Hawaii

4.75/5  rDev +16.4%

05-19-2013 00:26:04 | More by sh00ky

jmdrpi

Pennsylvania

4.54/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

2006 vintage, 275mL bottle. poured into snifter

appears a dark chestnut brown color, kinda murky. no head whatsoever. rich sweet aroma of caramel with dark fruits - figs, black cherry, raisin. taste is not as sweet as the smell. complex. brown sugar, tobacco, boozy fruity finish.

overall - you can taste the contribution of the grapes from the sherry. fruit notes added. great, but just not as good as the normal version when aged.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 02:12:27 | More by jmdrpi

HundredWeight

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

05-06-2013 17:54:09 | More by HundredWeight

CTJman

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

04-28-2013 02:31:01 | More by CTJman

pmarlowe

California

4/5  rDev -2%

04-22-2013 05:10:07 | More by pmarlowe

JMBSH

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

04-15-2013 14:22:10 | More by JMBSH

zrab11

Indiana

2/5  rDev -51%

04-14-2013 18:18:40 | More by zrab11

Kooz

New York

3.43/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours an opaque orane color with a creamy, tight-packed head. Not too much of a nose, but a bit boozy and warm. Tastes sweet with caramel hints. The boozyness continues throughout, but it gives it warmth and isn't unpleasant. The beer isn't over-carbonated, and is nice. It's really smooth and I'd enjoy drinking this again. It's a pretty good beer overall.

Serving type: on-tap

04-06-2013 01:57:48 | More by Kooz

RedneckBeerz

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -2%

03-25-2013 19:02:58 | More by RedneckBeerz

impending

California

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

03-05-2013 06:30:26 | More by impending

MN_Beerticker

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

03-03-2013 05:39:29 | More by MN_Beerticker

nemetz

4.56/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

To start off - I live in Hawaii and it is hot! plus I have no cellar. So it was served well beyond the recommended temperature. About 70F.
The glassware was on the spot though.

A Dark honey color, no head

S. amazing aroma of sweetness.

T. Sweet then instantly strong. rich with warm

M. Very rich and smooth

O. Despite being 11.5% its very pleasant. After half glass it just runs smooth and rich

P.S. My first review - Please message me if I did something wrong.

Serving type: bottle

03-01-2013 06:59:26 | More by nemetz

Seaba

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

02-28-2013 19:17:47 | More by Seaba

madnismo

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

02-24-2013 02:49:17 | More by madnismo

mctizzz

New York

4.75/5  rDev +16.4%

02-21-2013 01:27:21 | More by mctizzz

Resuin

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2%

02-19-2013 02:29:04 | More by Resuin

phishbone23

New York

4/5  rDev -2%

01-23-2013 14:03:45 | More by phishbone23

Brew33

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

01-22-2013 19:16:17 | More by Brew33

Hoppsbabo

United Kingdom (England)

4.39/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Dated 2004.

A: Rich dark amber. Large pieces of sediment suspended within the brew. Has a thin but beautiful off-white head of large bubbles mortared together with cream.

S: Strong impression of sherry. Honey, dried figs, soy sauce. Very similar to the nose on the port version.

T: Very sweet. Strong overall sherry flavour. Dried figs. Very lovely solvent alcohol at the back before swallowing. Very refined aftertaste - a nice balance of sherry and hoppy bitterness to remind you it's still an English ale. Perfectly balanced.

M: Sticky and jelly-like but juicy enough at the same time. Very little carbonation.

O: Very similar to the port version only this is slightly less sweet and syrupy and far more palatable. It's very nice but not something I'd drink often.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2013 06:29:20 | More by Hoppsbabo

eagles22

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

01-15-2013 15:11:19 | More by eagles22

westcoastbeerlvr

California

4/5  rDev -2%

01-14-2013 18:51:49 | More by westcoastbeerlvr

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

01-14-2013 04:28:15 | More by spycow

mjtiernan

New York

2.75/5  rDev -32.6%

01-11-2013 04:41:45 | More by mjtiernan

MarkyMOD

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

01-10-2013 08:54:25 | More by MarkyMOD