Saint Arnold Divine Reserve #6 - Saint Arnold Brewing Company

dcloeren

Texas

4.35/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I bought this bottle a little over a year ago at a charity silent auction for somewhere around $35. I was under the impression that I was buying a six pack but I ended up with one bottle instead. I wasn't that mad since my money went to a good cause but I'm hoping this beer is at least worth half of what a I paid for it. No pressure DR6.... no pressure.

Pours a very murky copper color with no head. I stopped the pour short to keep all of the sediment at the bottom of the bottle.

The aroma on this beer is fantastic! I'm almost shocked that this beer has at least 3 years on it and it still has this great of an aroma. Caramel dominates the aroma with sharp notes of pine mixed in. Subtle notes of grapefruit and pineapple come alive as this beer warms up... just so sticky and malty!

The taste isn't as impressive as the aroma but it still stays on the same path. I think that time may had gotten to this beer only due to Saint Arnold and their stupid obsession with twist tops... Very caramel malt forward with stinging pine hops. Great floral notes are mixed in along with the grapefruit and other citrus notes.

The mouthfeel of this barleywine is spot on. Full body and sticky as hell! I'm impressed with the carbonation level is as good as it is. Very sticky and drying finish.

Overall this was an amazing barleywine. I wish that I would have saved this one to split with a friend but I got tired of it staring me in the face every time I opened up my "cellar". This beer also just pisses me off to no end at Saint Arnolds. Why don't they make more beers like this. I will admit that they are moving in the right direction but what the hell, man? You make one off gems and then you don't do anything with it ever again. Anyways, phenomenal barleywine.

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2012 19:40:01 | More by dcloeren

csfcmitchell

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-22-2013 17:13:02 | More by csfcmitchell

CDCNAM

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

04-17-2013 03:05:21 | More by CDCNAM

raffy313

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.2%

02-24-2013 18:28:54 | More by raffy313

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev -2.2%

12-27-2012 01:32:43 | More by t0rin0

Prestonlegal

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.2%

09-28-2012 21:00:44 | More by Prestonlegal

TXhomebrewer

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.2%

08-03-2012 06:29:43 | More by TXhomebrewer

kobeer

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.2%

07-23-2012 20:35:35 | More by kobeer

GreatBloomer

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.2%

07-16-2012 18:57:19 | More by GreatBloomer

kjkinsey

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-06-2012 23:01:49 | More by kjkinsey

Crispy34

Texas

4.93/5  rDev +20.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

I tried this beer in February 2012. It aged very well and tasted like a barley wine should taste to me perfectly. The depth of the flavor surprised me. It was not boozy for how high the alcohol was. The aroma was quite pleasant for an older beer. Good luck finding some, but worth it if you can find some!

Serving type: bottle

02-15-2012 01:55:53 | More by Crispy34

ygtbsm94

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

01-29-2012 18:24:27 | More by ygtbsm94

KAF

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

01-26-2012 21:21:57 | More by KAF

DavidEddie

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.2%

01-03-2012 14:49:42 | More by DavidEddie

TexAggie011

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.2%

12-25-2011 20:57:13 | More by TexAggie011

Texasfan549

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.2%

12-21-2011 20:52:32 | More by Texasfan549

drummermattie02

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +10%

12-21-2011 03:45:25 | More by drummermattie02

trojankeg

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.2%

12-17-2011 03:06:22 | More by trojankeg

jheezee

Texas

5/5  rDev +22.2%

12-14-2011 05:08:51 | More by jheezee

jenray

Texas

3/5  rDev -26.7%

12-10-2011 02:30:43 | More by jenray

BeerHunter76

Texas

5/5  rDev +22.2%

12-09-2011 02:43:45 | More by BeerHunter76

PhatAtUT

Texas

5/5  rDev +22.2%

11-21-2011 21:22:02 | More by PhatAtUT

Exiled

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.2%

11-15-2011 02:59:14 | More by Exiled

mikereaser

Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - pours a deep chestnut brown with an inch of off-white foam that slowly faded leaving a nice amount of lacing down the glass.
S - dark fruit, caramel backbone and still a nice amount of citrusy hops make up a really nice aroma
T - Burnt caramel is the first thing that comes to mind, then some spices come through, brown sugar and dark fruit. It has a really sweet taste but holds that burnt flavor throughout
M - medium bodied, still good carbonation, smooth and creamy
D - Its been a few years I think since this was made, it was enjoyable, maybe the burnt quality came through a bit more, i'm not sure. Still very drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

10-30-2011 03:17:52 | More by mikereaser

Sean9689

Illinois

3.73/5  rDev -8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz bottle shared by Jason, thanks! Poured into Darkness tulip.

A - Pours a rusty reddish color, thin cream-colored head, thin collar, and spotty lacing along the sides of the glass.

S - Sweet dark fruit, caramel, and a hoppy bitterness that surprises me because of the age on this beer. Impressive.

T - Pretty much the same as the nose. Smooth booze, dark fruit, caramel, bitter hops. Still a hoppy barleywine after all this time in the bottle. Nothing overly impressive, just "good".

M - Medium, soft carbonation, dry finish.

O - A solid barleywine but not mind-blowing. I would try it again, if offered, but I'm not going to actively seek this one out.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2011 18:07:26 | More by Sean9689