Home | About Us | Events | Reviews | Breweries | Articles | Beer 101 | Bars | Beer Stores | Links | Homebrewing

Foaming Head

Southern Tier back burner

southern_tier_back_burner.JPG

Type: Barley Wine Ale  
ABV: 9.1% 

   
Price 3
Packaging 2
Aroma 14
Flavor Beginning 19
Flavor Middle  22
Flavor End 17.5
Overall 14  
Total 91.5


back burner poured a cloudy, caramel color with a finger width, off white head.  The aroma is huge, with big malt, little hops and some faint alcohol.  The body is very, very smooth up front and has a nice malt base with some ripe, dark fruit and a nice acidity to it.  The finish lingers for a bit, with a little dryness to it.  Overall, this is a great beer and arguably the best barleywine in New York.  It is very big up front, yet nicely balanced and already rounded out.   

The ultimate resource for beer drinkers!