Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Reserve Series §ucaba Barley Wine

9.221 ratings
9.19 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Malt
Cheese, Fruit, Chocolate
Top Notes For
Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.4

Delicious. But further strengthens @corkyphilly thought that this beer does not age. Thins out. Dries out. Good but not opulent like when released!

Delicious. But further strengthens @corkyphilly thought that this beer does not age. Thins out. Dries out. Good but not opulent like when released!

1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2015
John O'Hara

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1 person found it helpfulApr 25th, 2014
Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.6

Damn balanced. Sweet, balanced, creamy and spicy.

Damn balanced. Sweet, balanced, creamy and spicy.

Oct 19th, 2014
Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

8.5

Rich round and ripe. Smokey and creamy. But the malt is super Caramelized. Too Caramelized.

Rich round and ripe. Smokey and creamy. But the malt is super Caramelized. Too Caramelized.

Jun 12th, 2014
Greg Hirson

Corks and Barrels at Cork Supply USA

7.3

Rich. Good match to salad.

Rich. Good match to salad.

Mar 9th, 2014
Nathan J. Martin

Sight: slight head. Dissipates quickly. Dark rose amber color. Smell: chocolate. Black cherry. Slight wood. Taste: smooth. Back pallet dark chocolate. Front Pallet extremely bright cherry. Not very bitter. Over all. Very very good. Aged 4 years in room temp. climate.

Sight: slight head. Dissipates quickly. Dark rose amber color. Smell: chocolate. Black cherry. Slight wood. Taste: smooth. Back pallet dark chocolate. Front Pallet extremely bright cherry. Not very bitter. Over all. Very very good. Aged 4 years in room temp. climate.

Mar 5th, 2016
Raj Ajrawat

Absolutely delicious

Absolutely delicious

Sep 25th, 2015
Austin Danson

2014 vintage. salted bergamot raspberry-cherry mocha

2014 vintage. salted bergamot raspberry-cherry mocha

Apr 2nd, 2015
Ignacio Loureiro

I did not know what to expect. 42 units on IBU with a very sweet nose. Starts very reminiscent of a Belgian Trappist, but caramel takes over. Crisp finish. First taste, I would not order again. After the first glass I ordered another. Different, but it grows on you.

I did not know what to expect. 42 units on IBU with a very sweet nose. Starts very reminiscent of a Belgian Trappist, but caramel takes over. Crisp finish. First taste, I would not order again. After the first glass I ordered another. Different, but it grows on you.

Feb 22nd, 2015
John O'Hara

The 15s are out, so thought I'd open a 13. Softer than upon release... Firestone has the best barrel program (this one and parabola), they're characterized by what I enjoy most: complexity and balance.

The 15s are out, so thought I'd open a 13. Softer than upon release... Firestone has the best barrel program (this one and parabola), they're characterized by what I enjoy most: complexity and balance.

Feb 22nd, 2015