Insanity - Weyerbacher Brewing Co.

kevanb

Illinois

4.05/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12oz bottle poured into an Eagle Rock snifter.

The beer pours a nice burgundy color, hues of garnet and brown, hazy complexion with an off white, fizzy head that dissipates quickly leaving behind some trace film and no lacing. The aroma is very pleasant, smooth bourbon, rich malted grain, sweet oak, light vanilla, a touch of char from the barrel with lingering alcohol and stone fruit. The flavors are a bit disappointing after the nose, the bourbon is much lighter on the tongue while the grain takes over. Bourbon is still there, with some charred wood from the barrel, oak and vanilla pop out with some nice pitted, dark fruit that finishes a bit harshly with strong alcohol. The body is a bit light and watery, still very smooth, carbonation is on the weaker side with a thin finish.

Verdict: An enjoyable Barrel Aged Barleywine from Weyerbacher, but one that falls just a bit short compared to many others out there. The thinner body hurts this beer a lot, but it's definitely one I would enjoy again.

Serving type: bottle

03-09-2013 01:33:48 | More by kevanb

thegerm87

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-22-2013 01:30:03 | More by thegerm87

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-22-2013 01:11:30 | More by mikeincharleston

dcloeren

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-21-2013 19:46:51 | More by dcloeren

mookihouse

California

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-20-2013 18:28:08 | More by mookihouse

lauries444

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -28.2%

05-20-2013 02:02:28 | More by lauries444

Apellonious

North Carolina

4.1/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle - 4 pack

A - ruby red with brown undertones. Little to no head on the pour. Very thin lace.

S - dark fruit, fig, sugary malt. Slight waft of bourbon.

T - brown sugar, bourbon, dark fruits. Hints of banana and vanilla.

M - thick, moderately sticky, coats the back of the tongue and throat. Carbonation is light.

O - great offering. This is my first 'barrel aged' barleywine, so nothing really to compare it to, though reminds me of a Belgian ale, or maybe Ol Curmudgeon. Something good comes out of PA.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 22:34:14 | More by Apellonious

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-19-2013 16:52:52 | More by drgonzo2k2

Stalgondo

Georgia

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%

05-19-2013 16:30:53 | More by Stalgondo

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%

05-18-2013 22:05:09 | More by Photekut

sierrahopdevil05

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%

05-18-2013 15:42:01 | More by sierrahopdevil05

robbrandes

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

05-17-2013 03:38:45 | More by robbrandes

KeyWestGator

Florida

4/5  rDev -4.3%

05-16-2013 11:38:50 | More by KeyWestGator

Casey3236

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-16-2013 03:49:25 | More by Casey3236

bconsidine

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-14-2013 17:35:16 | More by bconsidine

jason_nwx

Oregon

5/5  rDev +19.6%

05-14-2013 14:53:30 | More by jason_nwx

azdback

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-14-2013 05:04:26 | More by azdback

larryi86

Delaware

4.41/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

12 oz bottle pouted into a snifter

A- A hazy ruby red with a two finger off-white head.

S- Toffee, bourbon, cherries, caramel malts, oak, some vanilla.

T- Raisins, toffee, bourbon, oak, vanilla, brown sugar, caramel malts, light hoppiness, well balanced.

M- Smooth, medium body, slightly chewy.

O- A great barrel aged barleywine. Between this and Sucaba I am changing how I feel about barleywines. This is not as good as Sucada, but it is a great easy to find and cheap replacement.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 01:43:16 | More by larryi86

MikeCactusGordon

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%

05-13-2013 13:34:39 | More by MikeCactusGordon

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-13-2013 06:32:56 | More by Bonko_the_sane

Hallertau

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

05-12-2013 00:51:24 | More by Hallertau

2beerdogs

California

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

05-11-2013 05:42:14 | More by 2beerdogs

aslamm75

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +1.7%

05-11-2013 00:24:15 | More by aslamm75

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -16.3%

05-10-2013 22:50:36 | More by mikeburd1128

Lynn

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%

05-10-2013 22:41:34 | More by Lynn