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Bad Seed Brewing Bourbon Barrel Aged Colossus (2025)

Name: Bad Seed Brewing Bourbon Barrel Aged Colossus (2025)
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6904fc9b1603da6141e27345
Rating: 3.5 (1 reviews)

English Barleywine 15.5 º

Bad Seed Brewing

This formidable English Barley Wine showcases the power of a double-mash and 27 months in Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels. The sensory journey begins with an opulent fusion of rich English malts and complex barrel aesthetics. Heady aromas of charred oak, vanilla, and toasted coconut intertwine with the base beer’s deep profile of sun-dried dark fruits and sweet tobacco. On the palate, decadent layers of dark chocolate and treacle are balanced by the earthy influence of English hops and lingering bourbon warmth. Its monumental texture is velvety and viscous, delivering a sophisticated, slow-sipping experience defined by extreme concentration and masterful maturation.

Appearance. Deep mahogany with brilliant ruby highlights (18–22 SRM). A thin, persistent tan collar leaves fine lacing, though the high viscosity and 15.5% ABV create pronounced, oily legs on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity and multi-layered. Dominant notes of bourbon-soaked oak, vanilla, and coconut rise above a rich English malt base of toffee and bread crust. Deep fruity esters of fig and raisin are complemented by nuances of dark chocolate and cured tobacco. Hop aroma is very low, appearing as a faint, earthy whisper.

Taste. Initial impression is one of massive malty sweetness and luxury. Complex flavors of black forest fruits, molasses, and chocolate are accented by the barrel's influence of vanilla bean and spicy oak. Medium-low bitterness from English hops provides just enough structure to prevent cloying, while aged alcohol adds a vinous, sherry-like depth. The finish is long and warming with a lingering tobacco and charred wood aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Exceptionally full-bodied and viscous with a chewy, tongue-coating texture. Carbonation is low, enhancing the creamy mouthfeel. A strong, yet smooth and rounded alcohol warmth reflects its high gravity without being harsh or fusel.

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Netherlands House of Beers Uden

Bad Seed Bourbon Barrel Aged Colossus 2025 Barleywine - 33 CL

Dit is een echte Colossus van een bier. An English-style Barley Wine brewed with the nest English ma ...urbon Barrels. De jarenlange vatrijping geeft complexe tonen van vanille, kokosnoot en verkoold eikenhout, die bovenop het smaakprofiel van het bier van donker fruit, tabak en chocolade komen. Ee ...

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Bad Seed Bourbon Barrel Aged Colossus 2025 Barleywine - 33 CL - House of Beers Uden

13,95 €

House of Beers Uden

Dit is een echte Colossus van een bier. An English-style Barley Wine brewed with the nest English malts and hops, and double mashed to maximize flavor and texture. 27 maanden gerijpt in Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels. De jarenlange vatrijping geeft complexe tonen van vanille, kokosnoot en verkoold eikenhout, die bovenop het smaakprofiel van het bier van donker fruit, tabak en chocolade komen. Een bier dat zijn naam echt waardig is!
Productdetails: Alcoholpercentage: 15.5% Volume: 33 CL Untappd Score: 4.28

Denmark ØL2GO

Bad Seed Brewing Bourbon Barrels Aged Colossus 2025

Vægt 450 g Størrelse 7,5 × 7,5 × 13 cm

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Vægt 450 g Størrelse 7,5 × 7,5 × 13 cm

Denmark Bad Seed Brewing

Bourbon Barrel Aged Colossus 2025

This is a true Colossus of a beer. An English-style Barley Wine brewed with the finest English malts ...urbon Barrels. The yearslong barrel aging gives complex notes of vanilla, coconut and charred oak, which layers on top of the beer’s flavor profile of dark fruit, tobacco and chocolate. ...

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Bourbon Barrel Aged Colossus 2025 - Bad Seed Brewing

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This is a true Colossus of a beer. An English-style Barley Wine brewed with the finest English malts and hops, and double mashed to maximize flavor and texture.
Aged for 27 months in Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels.

The yearslong barrel aging gives complex notes of vanilla, coconut and charred oak, which layers on top of the beer’s flavor profile of dark fruit, tobacco and chocolate.

A beer truly worthy of its name!

Brewed in April 2023. 33 cl 15.5 % Bourbon Barrel Aged Barley Wine

Netherlands De Biersalon

Bad Seed Brewing Bourbon Barrel Aged Colossus (2025)

330ml · ... 15.5% · ["Barleywine - English"] ...

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330ml · Denemarken · 15.5% · ["Barleywine - English"]

Netherlands Het Biermeisje

Bad Seed Bourbon Barrel Aged Colossus (2025)

Je vindt het lekkerste speciaalbier bij Het Biermeisje. Online en in de winkel. Altijd goed advies v ...oor jouw smaak.

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Denmark BeerMatch.dk

Bad Seed Brewing - Bourbon Barrel Aged Colossus 2025

2025 Small Batch Series Type: Barleywine (Barrel Aged) Alcohol: 15,5 % Size: 330 ml. Country: D ...nglish-style Barley Wine brewed with the nest English malts and hops, and double mashed to maximize flavor and texture. Aged for 27 months in Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels. The yearslong barrel agi ...

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2025 Small Batch Series

Type: Barleywine (Barrel Aged)

Alcohol: 15,5 %

Size: 330 ml.

Country: Denmark

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Brewery Notes:

This is a true Colossus of a beer. An English-style Barley Wine brewed with the nest English malts and hops, and double mashed to maximize flavor and texture. Aged for 27 months in Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels. The yearslong barrel aging gives complex notes of vanilla, coconut and charred oak, which layers on top of the beer’s flavor profile of dark fruit, tobacco and chocolate. A beer truly worthy of its name!

Netherlands Bierloods22

Bad Seed Brewing - Bourbon Barrel Aged Colossus (2025)

Barleywine | Untappd: 4.35

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Barleywine | Untappd: 4.35

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