September 17, 2005 - #70 of 365

Brewer: Victory Brewing Company (Pennsylvania, USA)
Beer: Old Horizontal
Style: Barley Wine
abv: 11%

Background: Bottle from the Vintage Cellar.

Appearance: Pours deep red with a small off-white head.

Aroma: Raisiny, bready malts and light floral hops.

Flavor: Very smooth—malty beginning, hop bitterness in the finish. No sign of alcohol.

Notes: I think I prefer English Barley Wines.

Rating: 3.8 out of 5