Dubbed the Flying Mouflan (for reasons that become clearer toward the bottom of the glass) this strong alluring ale is two beers in one. Cracking open a fresh bottle unleashes hops and heat with more than 100 IBUs emanating from three hop varieties and sweet burn of 9.3% ABV. Cellaring the Flying Mouflan in a cool dark place at 50 degrees for a minimum of four months will mellow out the hops and wash away the heat. If you can resist temptation you will be rewarded with two memorable beers in a single bottle. I first had this brew back in August '10, my second bottle was during the third week of the NFL season the same year. I will save the third bottle for next year. I like John Trogner's tasting notes: “We classify this beer as pushing Nugget Nectar off the side of a cliff. It is bold and intense–think hops dipped in candied sugar and rolled in dark chocolate nibs. Over time, the Flying Mouflan transforms into lush raisin and chocolate overtones as the hops subside and the rich barley flavors come out in the beer.”
The
ABV is
9.3 and the
IBU rating is
100
Style - Barleywine
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Tulip, Snifter
Delivery 22oz Bottle
Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.
The Pour - Pours a brownish amber color with a cream head that last through out the drink.
Aroma - Hoppy and malty.
Taste - Malty up front, caramel, toffee and some pine from the hops. You can taste the warmth of the alcohol.
Mouth Feel - Light carbonation, very smooth.
Drinkable - I like this brew but can only have one per sitting, what out for the alcohol.
This beer pairs well with sharp, pungent cheese.
This beer gets a Duper rating of A.
BeerAdvocate Rating =A-
Ratebeer Rating = 99
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