Quite a good barleywine that is ready to drink right away. Does not need aging as the hops are not over the top pungent and harsh. Classic barleywine flavor. Mellow enough (for a barleywine) to down the whole bomber in a sitting. Who is the numbskull that added blonde to the beers name? Typically overpriced for a Three Floyds.

Cloudy amber, finger off white head, plenty lace. Caramel sweet aroma. Taste is sweet caramel malt balanced by some earthy hop goodness. Silky smooth feel with a dry finish. Love this Barleywine! Bottle, September 2015.

26FEB14, Holy Grale, Louisville, KY Draft, snifter Pours dark brownish with off white head. Aroma is a little sweet and almost hoppy in a sweet citrusy kind of way. Holy balloon makers, this doesn't taste boozy at all. Flavor is sweet, a bit citrusy with a hint of grass, and finishes light, a slight tad bitter, and refreshing. Mouthfeel is smooth and carbonation is deceptively high. Finish is wet until it becomes suddenly dry halfway through. Also awesome. Would drink again.

Amazing. No way to describe, need to try it.

Rating: A

2011 vintage

2012 bottle in a duvel glass. Nice deep amber/copper color. One inch head that lingers and never quite completely goes away. Nice lacing. The aroma is fruity. I picked up pineapple, plum, citrus, and mild alcohol. This beer is well hopped. The flavor is instantly sweet with a great hop burst. There are dark fruit flavors that mix with a slight toffee flavor and strong malt body. The alcohol is more apparent as the beer warms. Overall this is an awesome barley wine and I will drink again and again. Probably my second favorite winter beer.