Monday, August 01, 2005

August 1, 2005 - #23 of 265

Brewer: Weyerbacher Brewing Company (Pennsylvania, USA)
Beer: Blithering Idiot
Style: Barley Wine
abv: 11.1%

Background: Bottle from Vintage Wines in Harrisonburg.

Appearance: Ruby/amber with a small head that rushes to the sides of the glass. No effervescence.

Aroma: Very malty, with hints of raisin and a bit of alcohol.

Flavor: Sweet, with a dry, alcoholic finish.

Notes: Not very impressive for the style, but still decent. I have a few to age, so we'll see how this is after a year or two.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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