Founders Bolt Cutter Barley Wine Ale Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
Wine bottle illustration Displaying 0 results for
Suggested Searches
Shop
Articles & Content
Ratings
Founders Bolt Cutter Barley Wine Ale
Ratings Cellar Selection

Founders Bolt Cutter Barley Wine Ale

US
Rating
96
Price
$23
Alcohol
15%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
12/31/2012
When you buy something through our link, we may earn a small commission. Wine Enthusiast doesn't accept money for editorial wine reviews. Read more about our policy.
The name Bolt Cutter refers to what one of the brewery's co-founders purchased after threats from the bank to chain up the brewery's doors. Thankfully, the business turned around, and the cutters were never actually used, but the tool is still kept on premise as a reminder of how far the brewery has come. This 15th anniversary beer is a fitting celebration of Founders'- journey, exemplifying what the brewery does best: complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics, big body and tons of flavor. Sweet notes of caramel sauce, brown sugar, vanilla bean and overripe tropical fruit are countered by alcohol warmth and a solid hop core, which is augmented by dry hopping. Nuances of sweet smoke, cinnamon, pepper and maple syrup appear on the long finish, intensifying as the beer warms. This beer, like Founders, will only get better with age. Lauren Buzzeo

What Is Blind Tasting?

All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

View Video


About The Scores

*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


Unsure About This Beer/Spirit? Get Personalized Beer/Spirit Matches Based On Your Taste.

Beer / Spirit Finder
Let's find the right beer/spirit for you:

I'm looking for a bottle of from

My budget is