Blue Point Old Howling Bastard - Blue Point Brewing Company

BigBigPickle

Illinois

3.95/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Part of a sampler at Rattle n' Hum.

A: Clear amber. Not much head - could be due to pour.

S: Spice front with a nice hop component. HUGE malt - spicy sweetness!

T: Just like smell - sweet and spicy - sugar lips with a nice hop addition.

M: Decent carbonation - spiced hop aftertaste is great.

D: Very good barleywine - the sugar makes it all worthwhile.

Serving type: on-tap

01-24-2010 20:33:06 | More by BigBigPickle

Lantern

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-16-2013 22:52:42 | More by Lantern

RickS95

Indiana

4.31/5  rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

22 ounce bomber

Good looking for the style. Muddy brown and thick, looks like nasty river water after a good storm. The head is a dingy white, a finger thick at its best, and leaves a thin lace.

One of the best smelling barley wines, its full of malt with a ryeness to it. Also, there's a hit of citrus which isn't something I expected, but made for a nice surprise. Very floral with a splash of vanilla.

Very pleasant taste for a barley wine, English toffee comes to mind. Again, there's a vanillaish taste. Lots of malt as you'd guess. A caramelly finish. Hops are definitely there, but don't overwhelm.

It's smooth and buttery, and exceptionally smooth for the type. There's a hint of sweetness early on that turns to citrus before the bitterness takes over. Along the way, a buttery feel works in conjunction with the citrus and bitterness for a pleasant drinking experience. Full bodied, the high alcohol is well hidden, though you'll still want to sip it.

Overall it's a good beer, much better than their oatmeal stout I had last night. It's easy to drink and goes down smoothly.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 03:02:07 | More by RickS95

DIPAFAN

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.6%

05-11-2013 22:25:38 | More by DIPAFAN

Dyerseve

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

05-10-2013 23:33:10 | More by Dyerseve

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -22.3%

05-05-2013 22:06:54 | More by ejimhof

Mibarak

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%

04-28-2013 04:33:08 | More by Mibarak

Shatter

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

04-14-2013 00:25:23 | More by Shatter

Twig2848

New York

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

04-06-2013 03:49:12 | More by Twig2848

wisrarebeer

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +16.6%

03-24-2013 18:51:56 | More by wisrarebeer

BGsWo22

New York

3.25/5  rDev -15.8%

03-20-2013 20:49:17 | More by BGsWo22

Em30

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.6%

03-20-2013 00:23:52 | More by Em30

oldedog

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

03-17-2013 00:38:51 | More by oldedog

skaboom420

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

03-11-2013 19:38:43 | More by skaboom420

Tumble

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.6%

03-10-2013 22:54:28 | More by Tumble

HugeBulge

New York

4/5  rDev +3.6%

03-07-2013 21:08:52 | More by HugeBulge

DevilsCups

New York

3.5/5  rDev -9.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Bottle to tulip.

A - On the lighter side of the barleywine spectrum. Light brown/mahogany, off white head that dissipates pretty quick. Nice lacing and soapy layer on top. Only slightly hazy.

S - Big bready malts. Almost like a white bread crust. Slight red licorice in the back. Pretty nice. Not hop forward at all.

T - Bready malts with that red licorice taste. Like a twizzler. Very pleasant. Faint hops on the back end.

M - Thinner side, but not overly so. Fairly middle of the road.

O - Not too bad. Worth a try for sure. Tame for a barleywine, so it would be a good beginner brew.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2013 01:33:26 | More by DevilsCups

Suds

Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer is a chestnut colored liquid with a very slim head. Mostly still and very clear. The aroma is of malt and some booze. The taste is warming, sweet, and had a firm mid taste of bitter hops. Resiny hop flavor through the finish. Sweet. Full in body. A good, but not great, barley wine.

Serving type: bottle

03-03-2013 05:07:29 | More by Suds

BLACKBEARDNY

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

02-28-2013 17:25:10 | More by BLACKBEARDNY

PEIhop

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

02-22-2013 14:10:07 | More by PEIhop

mmsimmons

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

02-22-2013 01:51:41 | More by mmsimmons

BeerMeBrah

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%

02-17-2013 15:39:38 | More by BeerMeBrah

kwjd

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +3.6%

02-13-2013 02:48:54 | More by kwjd

BMC

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%

02-10-2013 00:48:22 | More by BMC

Sco

New York

4/5  rDev +3.6%

02-06-2013 17:47:54 | More by Sco