Barnacle Brown Ale - Barrier Brewing Company

timwardjr

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

11-14-2012 22:26:26 | More by timwardjr

SFC21

New York

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

02-27-2013 00:21:04 | More by SFC21

plaid75

New York

4/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On draft at Tap and Barrel, Hauppague, NY.

Poured a deep amber hue with a two finger frothy white head. There was good retention and lacing.

The smell featured a soft cocoa cut by a light herbal hop.

The taste consisted of a lightly sweet caramel malt, some light cocoa

The mouthfeel was typical of the style.

Overall a tasty easy drinking brown ale.

Serving type: on-tap

11-28-2012 00:35:14 | More by plaid75

mattoverthere

4/5  rDev +7.2%

10-15-2012 21:12:37 | More by mattoverthere

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

07-11-2012 03:20:23 | More by rolltide8425

MaineMike

Maine

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%

03-24-2012 13:26:01 | More by MaineMike

bonbini26

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

02-20-2012 03:34:26 | More by bonbini26

smithmd4

New York

3.5/5  rDev -6.2%

12-21-2011 23:14:19 | More by smithmd4

greybeardloon

Rhode Island

3.93/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.5

Counter-pressure filled growler.

A: Dark brown and cloudy with a substantial head and good lacing.

S: Mostly chocolate, some earthy, spicy hops. The nose isn't particularly strong.

T: Sweet malt with chocolate and vanilla. Some earthy, resinous hops give balance from the background and come through to clean up the finish (wiping away the sweetness).

M: Creamy with moderate carbonation. Quite nice.

O: On the second day (I drank just 2 pints the first day), I got much more nuttiness and less chocolate in both the smell and the taste. Although I liked this beer quite a bit, it wasn't as bold or robust as I had hoped for and expect from Barrier.

Serving type: growler

05-03-2011 20:37:59 | More by greybeardloon

Billolick

New York

3.9/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Growler filled at Eastern District in Brooklyn.

Pours typical dark brown, murky, medium tan head, stays at about the 1/2 inch height for a good while, very slowly dissolves and departs to a thicker frothy film, more then ample collar, light and plentiful fine bits and strands of lace.

Light wiff of dry chocolate.

Pleasant Brown ale, chocolate notes are the first and a long lasting impression. Roasty and flavorful, moderate sweetness. Medium carbonation, smooth and easy drinking.

Overall, very nicely done. Well worth give this one a try.

Serving type: growler

05-01-2011 22:50:09 | More by Billolick