Brooklyn Monster Ale

Reviewed By: Herr Mike
Style: American Barleywine
State/Country: New York
ABV: 10.8%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 9
Copper color, head fades quickly, light sticky lacing

Smell: 8.5
Bread, candied fruit, malty, raisins

Taste: 8.5
Up Front: brandy, toffee, vanilla
Finish: malty and sweet with a little hopiness

Mouthfeel: 9
Sticky with some light carbonation

Drinkability: 8.5
As it warms, the alcohol comes through, one is enough

Overall Score: 8.75

Value: 9
Cost/12 oz serving: $1.88

Overall Impression:
This is a good barleywine, but not at the top of my list. This beer will warm your ass on a cold winter night!