Horn Dog Barley Wine Style Ale
Nose: Rich malt smells sticky sweet. Alcohol notes. Light sour/tart hop/fruit edge. Milky aromas and hint of vanilla and spice (yes, maybe liquorish). Look: Pours a deeply translucent dirty brown color with honey/red hues. Virtually no head, even after an incredibly vigorous pouring. Flavor: On first sip I discover a viscous malty brew, teeming with richly roasted flavors, leafy/earthy elements, and raw sweetness and bitterness. Alcohol pops out quickly and pitches a tent on the base of my tongue. Malt dominate (as the label promised) with loads of sweetness and sheer malt flavor. Caramel, toffee, sugary like candy. Feel: Spicy carbonation and a body just thinner than motor oil. The Verdict: A malt-lovers Barleywine. I'll take the hoppier Double Dog over Horn Dog any day.