Been waiting years to get my hands on a bottle of this. It's almost impossible to find in Portland because of how quickly it sells out. Luckily, Belmont Station gave a heads up about when they would be cracking the cases open on the November release. The limit was one per customer, which is unfortunate because this would have made a great Christmas present for a number of people I know waiting to try it. Understandable given the demand of the beer, though.
It pours a dark amber color. Pretty clear. Got about a finger of off-white head that didn't stick around for long. Aroma has some very sweet malt, rich caramel, and strong alcohol (18%). The sweetness and alcohol make it very reminiscent of a barley wine. Getting a lot of pine and wood from the hops. Little floral.
Getting tons of malt out of this one; very bready, sweet, and caramely. Hop flavor is a sharp citrus with a bit of an earthy character. Getting lots of pine, too. At 120 IBUs, it's really not as bitter as one might expect. It mostly works to just balance out the warming alcohol bite in the finish. Has a medium-thick body and a decent carbonation. Leaves the mouth a bit oily and alcohol warmth lingers in the back of the mouth.
I'm really liking the 120 Minute, but it did surprise me a bit. Hops weren't as overwhelming as I had expected, but it is an extremely well-balanced beer for 18% ABV. Reminds me of a barley wine with a sharper finish.
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