Barley Wine

Beer Review: Nøgne Ø Andhrimnir Barley Wine Ale

Beer Review: Nøgne Ø Andhrimnir Barley Wine Ale

The label on this beer grabbed me in the shop. Also, being a beer from Nogne O gave me some confidence in it. This is a recipe that won the Norwegian National Homebrewing Championship – I split the bottle with dad. Look Deep amber in colour,  Andhrimnir pours with almost no head but leaves some lacing. Smell Lots [...]

Beer Review: BrewDog & Mikkeller Devine Rebel Mortlach Reserve 2008

Beer Review: BrewDog & Mikkeller Devine Rebel Mortlach Reserve 2008

I bought four bottles of Devine Rebel Mortlach Reserve 2008 for sampling now and into the future. The last Collaboration between Mikkeller and BrewDog that I tried was I Hardcore You – I was very impressed, and had high hopes for this one: A single hop barley wine, aged for two years in whisky barrels. I [...]

Beer Review: Mad River John Barleycorn

Beer Review: Mad River John Barleycorn

This is my last review from the Hawaii trip. I bought this beer because I recognised the name of the brewery, and normally like barley wines. This one turned out to be a bit disappointing, so it probably shouldn’t have been my last review from the trip.. Look Mad River’s barley wine pours deep red/brown [...]