Review – Victory Old Horizontal

Barley wine style ale poured from a 12 oz bottle, clocking in at 11 % abv.

Appearance: Very dark red, almost brown. 1/2 inch head that retains well after the pour. Tons of lacing.

Aroma: Salty, malty goodness. Dried dark and tropical fruits.

Taste: Semi-sweet cocoa, hops, plums and raisins. Starts sweet and finishes in a pleasant bitterness.

Mouthfeel: Syrupy and sparkly.

Overall: In a dead tie with all my other favorite barley wines. This had an “enjoy by date” of 2011, and seemed like a very matured offering. I could almost compare this to a well aged Bigfoot.

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