Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale (2004)
Stone Brewing

Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale (2004)Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale (2004)
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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
American Barleywine
ABV:
10.06%
Score:
93
Avg:
4.22 | pDev: 9.24%
Reviews:
121
Ratings:
140
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 13, 2014
Added:
Feb 12, 2004
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by ppoitras:
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Reviewed by ppoitras from Massachusetts

4.08/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22ozer bottle from Yankee Spirits, Sturbridge, MA.

Poured into an imperial pint glass, a bubbling frenzy that concluded with an inch tall slightly off-white colored head on top of a honey amber colored brew. Not much jumps out at me from the nose, nothing bad, but nothing terribly outstanding either. However, the taste is where it's at: All sorts of stuff going on! We've got the initial hop bite for such a young barleywine, then the malt kicks in and runs around on your tongue, and then the alcohol kick just moseys up on up and starts kicking butt everywhere. Interesting doesn't begin to describe what the Old Guardian got happening. Definitely a cellarable offering, maybe smooth out the alcohol profile just a bit.
Mar 07, 2004
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Reviewed by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia

4.13/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Shared by drabmuh. Thanks Matt.

The beer is bright orange and pretty clear, with a thin white head that leaves sparse lacing on the glass. The aroma is simple and straightforward, primarily offering a slightly sweet malt. The flavor and feel far exceed the unremarkable aroma. Age has served this beer quite well. Easy drinking and smooth. Not as good as the Stonewall I enjoyed just prior, but still a tasty example of the style. Definitely the best of the Old Guardian series that I have had.
Mar 31, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by bearisprime from California

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Rated: 4.5 by hawkmage from California

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Rated: 5 by Rochefort10nh from New Hampshire

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Rated: 4 by mjtiernan from New York

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Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale (2004) from Stone Brewing
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 140 ratings