Bolt Cutter by Founders

[Tall Paul]

Bolt Cutter Barley Wine Ale ​

15th Anniversary Ale ~ 2012​

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Brewed by: Founders Brewery Company in Grand Rapids, MI​

Style: American Barley wine Ale​

ABV: 15%​

Availability:[font=comic sans ms'] Limited one time release[/font]​

Bottle: 25.4 oz​

Temp: 48F ​

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Pour: Thick beautiful amber orange with carbonation bubbles to form a slight head at the top of the glass.​

Smell: Sweet but somewhat strong alcohol vapor scent.​

Taste: Strong alcohol tingle on the tip of your tongue with an almost boozy sensation. The alcohol tingle gives way to a thick sweet flavor with slight hints of caramel. The sweet caramel lingers for a bit with a slight vanilla flavor but then gives way to a slight hoppy bitter sensation on the back of the tongue. The beer stays very consistent through the entire 25 oz and it is without a doubt 15%. The alcohol content left me pretty foggy at the finish of the brew. ​

Cheers,​

Paul​

 

[The Black Cloud]

Sounds delicious.

 

[badwhale]

Overly expensive, IMHO.

It really took at least 1/2 of a pint for it to grow on me. I think you really have to have an affinity for barleywine to appreciate it.

 

[ilikefishes]

Will, I like Barleywines. Wish I could find some of this.

Edited, for spelling.

 

[badwhale]

It was challenging to get enough people to split 1 case. I actually split my bomber with another guy.

 

[ilikefishes]

You didn't post here. I doubt you would of had a hard time unloading it.

 

[badwhale]

I'm not active enough to trade, and besides, I don't ship beer. I had one bad shipment, and that was enough for me.

 

[Slick300]

Cool. Thanks for the review Tall One.

 

[Bayamos]

Thanks Paul...

 

[mu mike]

I love this. I had it at on tap at FoBAB (Festival of Barrel Aged Beers) and it hooked me.

 

[Taylor47]

Nice review Paul.  Never had a Founder's beer I didn't love, though I've never tried this one.

 

[Satchmo]

Tried it at my last trip through Grand Rapids.  It was an interesting beer.  I have not had many barleywines.

 

[mu mike]

I really love this stuff.  Wish I could buy a case!