Young’s Old Nick Barley Wine Ale

This is a lovely beer. From presentation through to pour, from the head through to the appearance, from the color to the body, it’s a feast for the senses.

Deep, deep mahogany red coloration, with a good head that is firm and slightly pink in color. Lots of alcohol, but this is very well tempered by the sweet maltiness. Less Barleywine style than some, more of a malt and alcohol explosion.

Very, very full bodied in the mouth with plenty of perfect carbonation. This is a beer I could sit and drink an alarming quantity of, but also feel satisfied after one or two.

Reminded me a lot of the Moretti Birra La Rossa.

Great, slightly stubby bottle completes the experience. Thanks to rajendra82 or the tip!

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02/04/2005
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bottle
ABV: 7.2 %
Appearance: 4.5
Taste: 4.5
Mouthfeel: 5
Smell: 4.5
Overall: 4.5
Total: 4.55
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