Full Review

Rogue Ales
XS Old Crustacean Barleywine

Category: American Style Barley Wine

Date Tasted: 11/14/2017

Country: USA

Alcohol: 10.6%

88 Points

Silver Medal

Highly Recommended

Rogue Ales
XS Old Crustacean Barleywine

Category: American Style Barley Wine

Date Tasted: 11/14/2017

Country: USA

Alcohol: 10.6%

Reddish mahogany color. Aromas and flavors of espresso, dried cherry, gingerbread, and bitter chocolate chips with a round, crisp, effervescent, dryish medium-full body and a peppery, subtle, medium-long finish evoking touches of chocolate chews, crunchy peanut butter, soft bread crusts, and pepper finish. A chocolatey barley wine that will be perfect as a winter-warmer or after dinner treat.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Rich & Heavy, Spicy & Complex, Malty & Hoppy
	Aroma:	espresso, dried cherry, gingerbread, and bitter chocolate chips
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with touches of chocolate chews, crunchy peanut butter, soft bread crusts, and pepper
	Bitterness:	High
	Enjoy:	Now on its own and with food
	Pairing:	Box Of Chocolates, Chocolate Fondue With Berries And Cherries, Stilton
	Bottom Line:	A chocolatey barley wine that will be perfect as a winter-warmer or after dinner treat.

The Producer

Rogue Distilleries

1339 Northwest Flanders St

Portland, OR 97209

USA

1 541-503-222-5910

rogue.com

Their Portfolio

BR •	Rogue Ales Santa’s Private Reserve Cherry and Raspberry Belgian Dark Ale 7.8% (USA) - Bronze Medal
88 •	Rogue Ales XS Old Crustacean Barleywine 10.6% (USA)
89 •	Rogue Ales Shakespeare Oatmeal Stout 5.7% (USA)
93 •	Rogue Ales Chocolate Stout 5.8% (USA)
86 •	Rogue Ales 2017 Rolling Thunder Imperial Stout 14% (USA)
89 •	Rogue Ales Yellow Snow Pilsner 5.5% (USA)
91 •	Rogue Ales 6 Hop IPA 6.66% (USA)
95 •	Rogue Ales 7 Hop IPA 7.77% (USA)
93 •	Rogue Ales 8 Hop IPA 8.88% (USA)
93 •	Rogue Ales Fresh Roast Brown Ale 5.7% (USA)
90 •	Rogue Ales Honey Kolsch 5.2% (USA)
93 •	Rogue Ales Cold Brew IPA 7.5% (USA)
BR •	Rogue Ales 4 Hop Session IPA 4.44% (USA) - Bronze Medal
96 •	Rogue Ales 5 Hop Black IPA 5.55% (USA)
93 •	Rogue Ales Straight Outta Newport...Oregon West Coast IPA 8.7% (USA)

American Style Barley Wine

Serve in a Snifter

About

American Style Barley Wine

Traditional barley wines range from golden copper to dark brown in color and are around 8-13% in alcohol. They are characterized by extravagant caramel malt flavors and bitter hops that prevent their malt sweetness from being cloying. Rich and viscous, the most complex manifestations of the style have wine-like flavor profiles, with just a hint of sweetness. These brews are popular among US craft brewers, especially as winter specialties. Noteworthy examples of this style include: Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale, Rogue XS Old Crustacean, Fish 102 Barley Wine Ale and Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale.