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Post by cmadd »

matt7215 wrote:
schomberger wrote:I haven't tried the skullspliter yet (and Jeff's post above isn't exactly putting me in any hurry either) partly because I'm confused on what style it is; the LCBO calls it a barleywine (which interests me) yet its labelled a scotch ale on ratebeer (which doesn't interest me so much); can anyone shed some light on this ?
its an english strong ale
and there was light.
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Post by schomberger »

...but I need full illumination 8)

so skullsplitter is an English strong ale along the lines of a fullers Vintage?
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Post by matt7215 »

schomberger wrote:...but I need full illumination 8)

so skullsplitter is an English strong ale along the lines of a fullers Vintage?
here is my RB review:

330ml bottle from the lcbo. deep amber, almost no head, minimally carbed. barley candy nose. big sweet malty flavour. fine, but not complex, gets boring and finishing a 330ml bottle is tougher then it should be.

its a big sweet malt bomb, lighter then a barley wine, not as deep and dark fruity like a good scotch ale. its like an underhopped english strong ale. liquid barley candy.
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Post by Torontoblue »

Skullsplitter was always the first beer certain people went for at beer festivals in the UK. High alcohol, and at the time it was just $1.00 to $1.25 a pint. Quick easy buzz! Never been a fan as it's just a really underwhelming, high alcohol ale.
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Post by schomberger »

Thanks Matt; based on that description (and Jeff's) I think I can / will skip this one. Frankly, with so many other delicious beers temporarily available (eg Renaissance and Nogne) i just don't have the liver or wallet to waste on something I won't love.
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Post by Derek »

Huh, I just had the Skullsplitter a couple days ago and I really enjoyed it. Mine was well-carbonated and seemed pretty fresh...

A: copper amber with an off-white head, some retention, nice lace.

S: Orange rind, apple/pear esters, caramel, roasted nut.

T: Roasted nut, caramel, bready, figs, golden raisins, orange rind, hints of cocoa, cinnamon & vanilla. Incredible depth to the malt, but not too much sweetness. Alcohol is slightly raspy like a scotch.

M: Slight residual sweetness with a slightly drying alcohol finish. Great for the style.

O: A really nice brew.
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Post by markaberrant »

Torontoblue wrote:Skullsplitter... Never been a fan as it's just a really underwhelming, high alcohol ale.
Yup, always thought it was thin, boozy, and boring.
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Post by Cale »

Alesmith Old Numbskull

I was looking forward to this one as it's one of my favourite styles, but I have to say it let me down. Pretty rough stuff. Much preferred the Freudian Slip from Evil Twin I had last night.
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Post by Kekumba »

Couple pints of Cameron's RyePA on cask and a Spearhead Moroccan Brown. I wasn't really into the latter, but man, how good it feels to finally try the RPA. Excellent beer, wish it was more accessible here in Ottawa.
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Post by Stroonze »

La Terrible, few red racers and a nelson sauvin/cascade IPA home brew thats ballin!
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Last night at home:
Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock
Flying Monkeys Smash Bomb Atomic IPA
Howe Sound Pothole Filler Imperial Stout
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Post by jprime »

For breakfast at Kuhnhenns:

Creme brulee java stout
BA Barley Wine

For lunch at Whole Foods:

Short HumanLupmalicious

For supper at the union:

Shorts Bourbon Wizard
New Belgium Imperial Coffee Stout
Kuhuhenns DRIPA
Great Lakes Blackout Stout

Plus a great hull: Ian, you will be happy!!!!!
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Post by sprague11 »

Creemore urbock while doing a few household repairs.
"A good light beer is one that doesn't taste like piss!" - Frank d'Angelo
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Post by TheSevenDuffs »

Just finished an Alaskan Baltic Porter.

About to open a Great Lakes Audrey Hopburn.

GO NINERS!!!!
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Pothole Filler with over a year on it.
Amazing.
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