Review – Lagunitas Gnarleywine 2008

Lagunitas Gnarleywine 2008 – 22oz Bottle served in Stone Imperial Russian Stout Glass 9.1% abv.

Appearance:
Reddish copper letting a bit of light through. Leaves 3/4 inch white head and spotty lacing.

Aroma:
Apple cider and cinnamon, and various other spices that would go good with cider.

Taste:
Lightly roasted malts, brown and maple sugar. Hints of apple and pear. The warmer it gets, the more spicy it gets.

Mouthfeel:
A tad sticky, but not too thick. Coats your mouth with all the pleasant taste characteristics listed. A slight sting of alcohol is present as well.

Overall:
A top notch barleywine style ale. This is on par with any of my favorites from this style. I look forward to saving one for a year or more, and seeing where it goes. Thank you Lagunitas for another great beer.

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