Arctic Devil Barley Wine - Midnight Sun Brewing Co.

kawilliams81

Illinois

3.95/5  rDev -10%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

2011 vintage. Poured from a 22 oz bottle into a 8 oz snifter.

A- pours a dark amber, near brown, with a 1 finger light tan head. Small blotches and bubbles on the glass.

S- brown sugar, maple, vanilla, green apple, bourbon

T- sweet toffee, brown sugar, bourbon, vanilla, tart apple, some vino notes.

M- medium body and carbonation. Not as thick or syrupy as other top tier Bab barleywines.

O- good BA Barleywine but nothing outstanding. If you get a chance definitely worth a try but don't trade your first born for it.

Serving type: bottle

10-21-2012 02:13:48 | More by kawilliams81

Hugonaut13

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +2.5%

05-26-2013 00:57:12 | More by Hugonaut13

ajzy

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +2.5%

05-25-2013 17:13:15 | More by ajzy

iL0VEbeer

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +8.2%

05-24-2013 15:29:35 | More by iL0VEbeer

BAsbill

California

4.5/5  rDev +2.5%

05-22-2013 21:56:05 | More by BAsbill

davesway10

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev -3.2%

05-22-2013 18:23:01 | More by davesway10

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +2.5%

05-22-2013 01:14:25 | More by mikeincharleston

campfirebrew

New York

4/5  rDev -8.9%

05-20-2013 02:28:46 | More by campfirebrew

redliner8

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +2.5%

05-19-2013 02:58:18 | More by redliner8

gkatsoris

Pennsylvania

4.83/5  rDev +10%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

A: Pitch black; exactly like an RIS. No head at all, but there is lacing on the glass as I drink.

S: Black cherries, brown sugar, peaches, pineapple, raisins, brown sugar, vanilla, butterscotch

T: Butterscotch, brown sugar, vanilla. Raisins, molasses, and butter.

M: Thick & chewy and thick & chewy. Foam-a-licious. Perfect!

O: God this is delicious! Please come to PA!

thanks Beership!

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 02:57:55 | More by gkatsoris

gpawned

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +2.5%

05-17-2013 05:13:31 | More by gpawned

notchucknorris

California

4.18/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

2013 Vintage. Got 2 bottles of this, so I wanted to try one fresh.

A: Pours a really dark brown color, nearly the color of a stout. A one finger khaki colored head fades quickly, leaving a clear view of the ominous looking beer.

S: At first, this smells like nothing but oak. But the more I let it open up, the more flavors started popping to the surface. Brown sugar, toffee, leather, tobacco and a pretty hearty smack of booze. Hints of banana bread and raisin as well. The oak fades a bit, but it's still pretty prominent.

T: Even as it warms, the oak comes through a lot more than I'd like, holding back the other flavors in here. Brown sugar and caramel come through along with a pretty big hit of booze. Some toffee, a slight hint of bourbon, and some more buttery oak on the finish. Definitely way too oak forward for me right now, but I can't wait to revisit this in a year or so.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 02:11:40 | More by notchucknorris

cvm4

Mississippi

4.46/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A - Pours a murky brown, borderline faint black. Little to no head, just a brown ring of carbonation around the glass. For some reason, beers like this are either a let down or really good.

S - Brown sugar, vanilla, definite bourbon characteristics, oak and burnt caramel.

T - Sweet caramel and dark fruits that blends into vanilla and brown sugar and transforms into a bourbon ending.

M - Full bodied, low carbonation. Somewhat sweet finish that can be off putting. But, overall very smooth and the abv kept in check.

O - Rich, chewy, flavorful, leaves you wanting more... Bravo!

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 01:07:31 | More by cvm4

sharpski

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev -3.2%

05-11-2013 20:28:36 | More by sharpski

weaksauce

Ohio

4/5  rDev -8.9%

05-11-2013 18:39:41 | More by weaksauce

millelacsmark

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -3.2%

05-09-2013 19:37:48 | More by millelacsmark

scottfrie

California

4.33/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

4.5/4.0/4.5/4.25/4.25

12oz bottle into snifter. 2011 vintage.

A: Pours a deep caramel color with two fingers of fine, soft looking, light khaki head that slowly faded into a fuzzy film leaving wisps of spotty lace down the glass.
S: Toffee, leather, fruity hops, brown sugar, dark fruit, tobacco, a hint of pepper, woody oak and whiskey.
T: Tobacco, leather, sweet dark fruits, fruity and leafy hops, caramel, peppery barrel and earthy hops. Mild chocolate and solid bitterness in the finish, mellow whiskey and oak in the aftertaste.
M: Medium-thick body, velvety carbonation, rich spicy bitter sweet mouthfeel. Touch slick and greasy.
O: Amazing English Barleywine; one of the best I've had. Not overly sweet. Perfect barrel.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 01:03:05 | More by scottfrie

gueuzegossage

California

3.75/5  rDev -14.6%

05-07-2013 05:06:58 | More by gueuzegossage

mdaschaf

Washington

3.71/5  rDev -15.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

2011 Vintage. Review from notes.

A: Pours a brown color with a small tan head on top that quickly reduces leaving a thin ring on top. Minimal lacing.

S: Sort of vegetal, a little caramel and and brown sugar. Some dark fruit mixed in.

T: The flavor is a bit better than the aroma, but was hoping for more. Others who had previously had it said it had certainly fallen off. Caramel and toffee with some brown sugar with a bit of the vegetalness coming back.

M: Medium to full bodied with low carbonation.

O: Really had high hopes, might have just had a bad bottle, or one that might have been a little too old? Will hopefully have this one again and will rereview if needed.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2013 21:57:25 | More by mdaschaf

Casterbridge

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +8.2%

05-05-2013 05:08:21 | More by Casterbridge

Pete27lax

New York

4.5/5  rDev +2.5%

05-01-2013 15:04:55 | More by Pete27lax

AgentMunky

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a 22 ounce bottle into a St. Bernardus goblet.

A: Dark red-brown with slight head and nice lacing.

S: Rich grapes and deep booze. Smoke-sweet,

T: Holy bejeezus this is amazing. Rich, spicy, wine-dark meat-sweet, bitter herbs, long, hoppy, beautiful finish.

M: Nice and well.

O: Oh wow...this is great. Recommended without reservation.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 08:57:17 | More by AgentMunky

ngeunit1

California

4.44/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark red-brown with a finger of frothy khaki colored head. Fades normal.

S - Sweet caramel and caramelized malts, brown sugar, oak, vanilla, whiskey, dark fruits, and some booze.

T - Sweet caramel and caramelized malts, oak, vanilla, whiskey, brown sugar, dark fruits, toasted coconut, and some booze.

M - Full bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth with a warming and sweet finish.

D - Fantastic barrel aged barley wine. Great overall balance.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 06:38:50 | More by ngeunit1

Zaphog

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -3.2%

04-29-2013 17:54:21 | More by Zaphog

baybum

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +2.5%

04-29-2013 16:49:11 | More by baybum