beer_name: Old Ruffian Barley Wine
text: Nice brown body with a rather long lasting head for a big beer. Aroma has a lot of sweetness complemented by a lot of pine. Flavor is strong on fresh malt notes, but the resinous pine dominates the finish. Mouthfeel is luxurious, perhaps just a bit too fatiguing towards the end of the bottle. After a bad first impression a several years ago with Great Divide, I've since been very pleased with all their offerings. This one is no exception.