Grateful Dog - Napa Smith Brewery

MCDub

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

10-17-2012 19:07:27 | More by MCDub

t0rin0

California

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%

11-22-2012 23:15:59 | More by t0rin0

jmathis

Florida

4/5  rDev +7.8%

08-22-2012 00:48:37 | More by jmathis

womencantsail

California

3.25/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On-tap at Beachwood Brewing

Mahogany in color with an off-white head. Nose starts off a touch metallic, but lots of wood and vanilla follow. A bit of sweet malt and grape with a bit of cola and even root beer to it. Flavor is a touch roasty and astringent. Wood and vanilla are present. Sweet grapes with the same root beer note that existed on the nose. A hint of chocolate, maybe some other fruit notes, but just sort of jumbled and not really all that great.

Serving type: on-tap

08-04-2012 04:10:45 | More by womencantsail

ezperkins2

California

4/5  rDev +7.8%

08-02-2012 20:46:29 | More by ezperkins2

freduardo

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +1.1%

06-03-2012 02:51:51 | More by freduardo

GRG1313

California

3/5  rDev -19.1%

05-09-2012 03:35:14 | More by GRG1313

shleepy

California

3.15/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Tried on tap at The Refuge in San Carlos, CA. Tulip glass. Writing based on 3-week-old notes.

A: Super dark brown, with creamy off-white head.

S: Tree sap... Like a living tree, rather than an ages barrel. Sweet. Not too aromatic.

T: Sweet and woody. Syrupy, but not in a bad way. Mild cherry/fruit flavors. Clean finish. Not boozy at all.

M: Surprisingly, fairly refreshing. Medium-heavy bodied. Good level of acidity.

O: OK. Would potentially have again in a small quantity.

Serving type: on-tap

04-29-2012 04:06:02 | More by shleepy

theempire

California

4.25/5  rDev +14.6%

04-27-2012 22:53:23 | More by theempire

dmamiano

West Virginia

3.68/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

poured from tap at favorite beer bar in WV
dark almost maple syrup color with a small off white head that stuck to the sides of the glass lacing nicely.
stiff maltiness in the nose intermixing with hops but malts dominated.
Plummy rasiins
taste was big...a bit boozy knowing you had a bigger beer. Good balance of hops and malt though. Nice bitterness knowing its an American style barleywine for sure

Serving type: on-tap

04-14-2012 11:30:21 | More by dmamiano

doopydoogle

Tennessee

4.68/5  rDev +26.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - A beautiful not quite opaque black/brown with auburn hues around the outside. A nice tan lace head remains throughout the sipping.

S - Coffee, toffee, butterscotch, figs, oak, vanilla, cardamom, alcohol, tobacco, chocolate, honeysuckle, potato, spice.

T - Traditional barleywine profile gives way to a vibrant acidity and a mellow oakiness that tames the palette. Vanilla, bourbon, red wine, hazelnut, slight citrus hop, caramel, clovey spice, apple. Starts off malty, becomes bright, and then mellows out for a subtle but pleasant dry finish. High ABV but minus any real burn. A great take on the style!

M - Smooth mouth feel and round carbonation are accentuated by the slight acidity in the middle.

O - As a longtime fan of the style, I'm pretty excited about this one! It retains its Barleywine-ness, but branches out into new exciting territory. Bravo Napa Smith!

Serving type: growler

04-09-2012 23:22:42 | More by doopydoogle

srandycarter

California

3.53/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

At Slater's 50/50. They have quite a selection.

A - Dark brown, reddish hue, fairly clear. Huge head, thick, near white, creamy.

S - Light malt, light floral, light spicy.

T - Nice tight center malt, backed by lots of hops and a little spice.

M - Med body, fair carbonation, good balance.

D - Fun to try.

Serving type: on-tap

04-08-2012 17:05:52 | More by srandycarter

damngoode

Indiana

4/5  rDev +7.8%

03-27-2012 14:00:48 | More by damngoode

jjensen

California

3.38/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

This is not your normal barelywine. The body is much lighter (maybe from the use of grapes) but it is still quite good. It is sweet but not as syrupy as most barelywines. In pretty sure this is a one off brew and it's worth a try if you are in the area
Had this at the brewpub in napa which is a very cool place if you are ever in the area.

Serving type: on-tap

03-26-2012 23:21:33 | More by jjensen

dominic4beer

California

4/5  rDev +7.8%

03-24-2012 17:34:25 | More by dominic4beer