Old Woody
Fish Brewing Company / Fishbowl Brewpub

Old WoodyOld Woody
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From:
Fish Brewing Company / Fishbowl Brewpub
 
Washington, United States
Style:
Old Ale
ABV:
10%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.03 | pDev: 9.93%
Reviews:
99
Ratings:
111
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 03, 2021
Added:
Apr 18, 2003
Wants:
  56
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by LiquidAmber:
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Reviewed by LiquidAmber from Washington

4.47/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2008 vintage, poured into a Gulden Draak Tulip. Pours a dark, slightly murky mahogany orange amber. One finger, fine off-white head and nice lacing. Aroma of wood, light caramel malt and dark fruit. Flavor is mellow sweet and caramel malt, wood and vanilla, nicely integrated. Finish is somewhat dry, earthy and hop bitter with a final suggestion of the woody notes. Body is medium with a bit of creaminess. This has aged beautifully and is a very nice aged old ale. I hope I get a chance to review this fresh. It came on the market 2 years old and has aged an additional year in my cellar.
Jan 14, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by BBThunderbolt from Kiribati

3.34/5  rDev -17.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I've had this 22 sitting around for a good long while now, too long, for sure. The beer was certainly past prime but enjoyable nonetheless. Poured into a 12oz tulip, the beer was a muddy brown color with just the thinnest cap of tan head that had no retention or lacing.

The aroma was, as expected, malty sweet, and hop presence long since faded away.

Same on the tongue, with a slight touch of wood.

The body was full and smooth, with a sweet finish.

Drinkability was OK, especially for a beer so far past its prime.

Overall, a shadow of its former self, at least from what I remember. If you have, or see, one, drink it now, don't wait any longer.
Mar 03, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by ghasting from Washington

Mar 25, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Dec 31, 2017
 
Rated: 4.17 by StormAles from Canada (ON)

Jul 13, 2017
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Reviewed by stakem from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2008 bomber poured into a snifter appears a hazy mahogany color with a khaki cap that fades leaving patchy lace.

The aroma contains caramel malt, slight herbal essence and soft oak/oxidation.

The taste is mildly sweet with caramel malt, fruity alcohol and almost vinous feel with faint oxidation.

This is medium in body with light carbonation. A very mild yet enjoyable take on the style.
Jan 30, 2017
 
Rated: 4.18 by einman from Minnesota

Feb 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by spycow from Illinois

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Aug 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by anteater from Oregon

Aug 04, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by harpus from Alabama

Jul 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by mdaschaf from Indiana

Apr 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by chrispoint from Connecticut

Jun 06, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Mrpickles from Wisconsin

Dec 26, 2011
 
Rated: 4.5 by bsuedekum from Missouri

Nov 14, 2011
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Reviewed by Jwale73 from Rhode Island

3.92/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
2008 vintage shared by Thirstybird. Pours the color of cider with no head, just a cluster of bubbles and a swirl of foam across the surface. Some spots of lacing, but no retention. Nose expresses light toasted malts, toffee, prunes and a trace of ethanol. Taste follows nose with the addition of a hops character all on a malty backbone. Mouthfeel is light-medium with an even carbonation. All and all a very drinkable beer, but somewhat light for the style with a well-hidden abv.
Jul 28, 2011
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Reviewed by woosterbill from Kentucky

4.02/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Bottle from 05 poured into a Hill Farmstead wine glass. Thanks to the generous BA who provided the bottle.

A: Cloudy brown body with a thin head of microscopically tiny white bubbles that stick around in a ring. Ok.

S: Sweet, deep aroma of brown sugar, dark fruit, and molasses. A touch of vanilla. Solid.

T: Follows the nose, with sweet malts and some lightly tannic, vinous oak on the finish. Tasty.

M: Fairly full body with soft, moderate carbonation. Lovely.

O: Very, very good beer, but not quite complex or memorable enough to be really great. I'd gladly drink it again, but won't be seeking it out.

Cheers!
Jul 27, 2011
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Reviewed by jcurtis55 from Indiana

4.03/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I had this at the Brew Pub in Olympia. The best beer I had at Fish Tale. But then again, I really like malty beers, and this one was right down my alley.

They also served it at cellar temperature, which is a nice change from your average restaurant, or even a brew pub. The waitress warned me it was served at cellar temperature, just in case I was expecting an ice cold beer in a frosted mug. Of course, I said bring it on.

It hid the alcohol well, although it was a little warming. Caramel and dark fruity goodness.
Jul 10, 2011
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Reviewed by lordofthewiens from New Mexico

4/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A 22oz bottle poured into a snifter.
Cherry amber color with a small tan head. A little bit of lace.
Big caramel malt aroma, followed by sweet fruit.
Very big malt taste, mostly caramel. Plums and raisins. A whisper of hops.
A nice, sweet old ale.
Very good.
Feb 10, 2011
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Reviewed by HopHead84 from California

4/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
11/27/10

2008 vintage received in a trade with Pranaferox, thanks!

A: Hazy dark reddish orange with a small beige head the quickly dissipates.

S: Big pine, earth, and citrus hop aromatics. Very hoppy for an old ale...smells more like an American Barleywine. Some caramel and toffee notes. Lacks the requisite rich malt profile of an English Old Ale.

T: Quite bitter, with grapefruit, pine, and earth. Some alcohol notes along with some toffee and caramel. Hops are strong. Big earthy pine finish with some malt.

M: Upper medium body with moderate carbonation. Sticky, dry mouthfeel, with some alcohol warming.

Overall: More like an aged American Barleywine than an old ale, but I like it.
Nov 28, 2010
Old Woody from Fish Brewing Company / Fishbowl Brewpub
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 111 ratings