Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale (2008)
Stone Brewing

Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale (2008)Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale (2008)
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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
American Barleywine
ABV:
11.26%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.08 | pDev: 10.05%
Reviews:
259
Ratings:
329
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 01, 2021
Added:
Jan 27, 2008
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  25
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Ratings by westcoastbeerlvr:
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Rated by westcoastbeerlvr from California

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

Nov 14, 2011
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Rated by brewandbbq from New Hampshire

4.05/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Holding up very well. Carbonation is still proper. Zero oxidation. Boozy toffee with minimal bitterness. Bottle cellared on its side.
Dec 01, 2021
 
Rated: 4.41 by torr99 from Nevada

May 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by imperialking from Illinois

Mar 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Nov 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by DucksFan16 from Tennessee

Nov 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by bundy462 from Texas

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.96 by shoegueuze from California

Sep 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Jul 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by GRG1313 from California

Jul 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by afsdan from Colorado

Apr 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by BrunEngr from New York

Apr 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Seattle_Suds from Washington

Mar 01, 2014
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Reviewed by DefenCorps from Oregon

3.33/5  rDev -18.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Bottle from the cellar. 2008 vintage, purchased at the Village Pump the first year Stone made it to MD.

A mildly hazy ruby red with a dense, beige head that falls off to a ring leaving little lacing, this looks decent. The nose is still Hoppy with plenty of bitterness and some stale grapefruit juice. A moderate crystal malt character is present with toffee and caramel. Some honey and cotton candy are present. That almond like nuttiness that the better barleywines have is missing here.

The palate opens with a blend of mild bitterness and moderate sweetness. Toffee, oxidized honey, a little paper, and a little bit of sherry are present. Caramel, brown sugar with a touch of stale crystal malt is also present. Sticky sweet and full in body, this beer is mildly carbonated. Alcohol is pretty well hidden, though it does have a pleasing warmth. Carbonation is moderate. The bitterness and sweetness do clash, especially on fresh pours. As it breathes, the bitterness does fade, bringing out the honey, toffee and mildly nougat flavors out front. Decent.
Feb 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Celtics76 from Rhode Island

Feb 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Iowacraft from Iowa

Jan 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by 2beerdogs from California

Dec 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Beersnake from California

Nov 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by richj1970 from Alabama

Aug 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Lofreqwave from California

Aug 27, 2013
Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale (2008) from Stone Brewing
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 329 ratings