Ratings: 1,498 | Reviews: 545 | Display Reviews Only: Reviews by Beeranator:4.5/5 rDev +5.9%Beeranator, Jun 21, 2013More User Reviews:4/5 rDev -5.9%Appearance  This one poured a beautiful orangish-brown in color with a light, off-white head. The beer itself was crystal clear, which I thought was strange for a BW.
Comments  Thanks to skyhand for popping this hop monster at the Second Annual Beer-o-ween party. It went great with Shaun of the Dead and my spicy enchiladas.RoyalT, Nov 05, 20054.25/5 rDev 0%2009 vintage.A: Reddish copper with a slight chill hazy. A small off-white head with yellow hues settles rather quickly and leaves some lacings.S: Plenty of hops - big notes of grapefruit and small hints of strawberries. Grass, floral notes and a general fruitiness. Sweet malts with a slightly bready character, fudge, nutty aromas and brown sugar. Incredibly well balanced. Great smell.T: A fantastic taste. Great balance between sweet malts and fresh hop aromas. Notes of grapefruit, strawberries, mango and cherries blend with pine-needles, floral notes and hop resins. A thick and very pleasant malty backbone with a somewhat toasty character - dark bread, nuts, chocolate and huge amount of sweet caramel. The finish is really bitter and contains fresh hop resins, a hint of tobacco, wood and gentle spices. The bitterness slowly fades away in a really long finish. A sweet taste of alcohol is noticeable, but it's really integrated with the rest of the flavors. M: Full body with a smooth texture and soft carbonation.D: Very good. It's almost unbelievable to think a beer as potent as this one can be so balanced, it's practically flawless. Rich, powerful and complex, it doesn't get much better than that.ricke, Jun 22, 20094.6/5 rDev +8.2%Reviewed at the Three Floyds' brewpub on 2/18/11 after a morning trip down from Traverse City, MI with fellow BA zoso1967 and his wife (thanks for driving!). Behemoth is served up dark copper with glints of gold into a small snifter. A 1.5 finger light khaki head swells on top of the body. The lacing is phenomenal and looks like paint thrown onto a wall from a flicked brush. The initial smell announces aromas of sweet caramel malts and fresh hop juice. DAMN! This is a fresh, delicious, fruity smelling beer. Candied fruit, orange juice, tropical fruits (pineapple and honeydew melon) waft wonderfully out of the glass. Ah, Behemoth, you smell like a fresh spring morning in an orchard. Wow, the taste is a fresh, fruity, layered treat. Orange, caramel, and pineapple combine to produce a wild, full taste. The hop presence seriously steps it up at the end of the sip with a resinous, grassy, grapefruit finish. It is quite amazing how the hops dry out such a sweet and full beer. The mouthfeel is very full, hearty, and coating in the middle of the sip and very dry at the end. This is medium to full bodied for the style with medium carbonation that complements the body perfectly. The finish is puckeringly dry.Wow, count me impressed by Behemoth. It is eminently drinkable for a huge beer. How is it so sweet at first, but so dry at the end? I could have a few of these (and probably hurt a lot afterward). This is perhaps the best Barleywine that I've had. I really love Three Floyds' beers.TCHopCraver, Feb 26, 20114.25/5 rDev 0%Dabeel, Jun 04, 20144.7/5 rDev +10.6%Brand new September 30, 2005 release pink wax dipped bomber. After fighting through the wax the cap comes off and the Behemoth pours into my SN tulip a deep copper red that comes alive when held up to the light. A nice tan bubbly head leaves nice spotty lacing. Aromas of...WHOA...an intense cornucopia of luscious scents nearly overwhelm me. Further inspection leaves me with rich, deep caramel, sweet sugary molasses, fresh baked bread, dark fruits, cocoa and pine needles. Big grapefruity, pineapple, citric hops are bold, ripe and resinous. Literally intoxicating..your nose will keep coming back for more.
Mouthfeel is dense with a nice creamy aspect and good stable carbonation. Chewy without going over the top. A nice sipper as each one packs an array of flavors. I wouldn't mind having a few of these on a cold day..but you have to watch out for that ABV. Paired nicely with some 3 year old cheddar. Well worth seeking out...I have a feeling that aging this a year or two will produce some good results. Still a bit overpriced in the grand scheme of things...but I guess one should not put a price on happiness...and right now I'm pretty damn happy.orbitalr0x, Oct 02, 20054/5 rDev -5.9%sabitu, Saturday at 12:57 AM4/5 rDev -5.9%danthehopslamman, Aug 06, 20134/5 rDev -5.9%DWolf, Dec 31, 20114.3/5 rDev +1.2%On tap, in a pint glass. Thankfully, I wasn't driving... They used all three Floyds in this one, and called in the cousins.
Deep amber with slight carbonation. Very fruity nose. The flavor starts out by attacking every tastebud in your mouth - primarily sweet malt, with a background bitterness and alcohol that sings its praises loudly. Caramelly mid-sip, with a floral citrusy hoppiness hiding at the end. The finish changes 3 times in 2 seconds, from hop to sweet to toffee. The main flavor is a sweet maltiness that is incredibly similar to my buddy's 1996 barleywine, so much so that I told him to haul his keester over to the bar because they kegged it for him. Huge. Wonderful.sponberg, Jul 04, 20024.5/5 rDev +5.9%Callmecoon, May 23, 20134/5 rDev -5.9%Dbrulet, Nov 12, 20134.25/5 rDev 0%Snikwad1020, Mar 08, 20134.83/5 rDev +13.6%Yellow wax coated bottle pours a mostly clear copper body. Attractive beige head is longlasting and leaves sticky lacing around the glass. Fabulous aroma is juicy fruity, lots of tropical fruit esters and invting hops. Pink grapefruit, orange marmelade, tangerine and papaya complimented by pine resin, brown sugar and caramel. Full medium body is thick and sticky. Adequate, but tame, carbonation. Taste begins with chewy caramel which quickly fades into an aggressive sticky hoppiness. Lots of oily resins segue into bitter waves of pine resin and grapefruit bitterness. Red apple and cherry notes float into the middle. Slight alcohol warming is a welcome addition to the grapefruit pulpiness. Very complex and delicious. Hop character is not unlike Dreadnaught but enveloped in a more substantial malt profile. An outstanding American barleywine!merlin48, Mar 29, 20074.53/5 rDev +6.6%First was handed one of these by the man himself, Beerguy (Frank). This one comes from orbitalr0x...hand delivered all the way from IL...thanks brother.
At 12.5% I will not reach for anything beyond this 650ml...the night begins and ends with this one...no complaints here.warriorsoul, Feb 18, 20064.5/5 rDev +5.9%Shared at Lava Lounge, thanks to hero27. Beer pours a very deep ruby red as described on the bottle, excellant lacing. This is very hoppy as you might expect from an American barley wine, but there is a strong pineapple aroma as well as plum and dark fruits. Taste is much like the aroma with a strong hop and pineapple presence paired with a nice bit of alcohol warmth. Did I say this is hoppy? Mouthfeel is very smooth. Drinkable, yes, but limit how much you have. I would definately like to see this beer after a year or two of aging, can't wait to see what else is in store for this, enjoy.badbeer, Dec 16, 20054.33/5 rDev +1.9%Thanks to Exiled for sharing this bottle.This is beer No. 1499. The beer pours red-amber with a medium off-white head. The aroma is caramel malt and citrus hops. The flavor is caramel malt with a nice mix of orange and piney hops. Medium mouthfeel and low carbonation. A very nice barleywine.Mora2000, May 31, 20104.25/5 rDev 0%BrandonDZ, Mar 24, 20124.13/5 rDev -2.8%Thanks to sman262 for this bottle which was delivered to my house today. Cheers!2007 bottle. Pours with a fairly thick head. Dark amber in color. Smells sweet with a hint of booze. Tastes sweet & a bit hoppy for a barleywine. It still has a bit of an etoh burn going down even after a year. Reminds of Devils Dancer a bit. A sipper for sure but a very good beer.Cheers.SkinnyElvis, Jan 12, 20084.5/5 rDev +5.9%I don't know if i have any right to review this beer. I can't describe it properly. This beer smells, and tastes like the best candy you've ever had. Can't place any of the flavors or smells. Awesome sipper. Full mouthfeel, can't kill this quickly. Not nearly as sweet as I was expecting. ABV is noticeable, but not over powering to the rest of the beer. Overall, this is amazing. Totally blown away. Sorry I couldn't do it any justice in my description, it just tates like liquid candy, thats the best I can do. Beautiful beer.1Adam12, May 30, 20114.25/5 rDev 0%Prospero, Oct 02, 20134.25/5 rDev 0%jaminjohnson, Nov 07, 20134/5 rDev -5.9%MNMike, Mar 03, 20144.28/5 rDev +0.7%22oz bomber poured into a tulip. 2009/blue waxPours a very golden amber color with a very thin white head. Nose is very malty with a light booze finish.Taste is amazing, no booze at all on the taste. Its a really solid barleywine. Has a very malty body with a very light hop to it. Worth seeking out.kingcrowing, Jan 22, 20104.25/5 rDev 0%ccurrid, May 26, 2014