Harviestoun Old Engine Oil... thoughts?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by tkdchampxi, May 17, 2014.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 2 of 3
  1. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Fantastic beer. As noted, it's the base beer for Ola Dubh 12, 16 18 and 30, which are OEO aged in Highland Park Whiskey barrels and are truly awesome beers (though pricey).
     
    #21 BottleCaps80, May 21, 2014
    dianimal likes this.
  2. beerindaglass

    beerindaglass Zealot (645) Feb 20, 2013 Florida
    Trader

    Its 5 bucks. You wont miss that one gallon of gas or Starbucks coffee. When in doubt about whether to spend that much on a highly rated beer, just do it.
     
    #22 beerindaglass, May 21, 2014
    dianimal, TongoRad and seakayak like this.
  3. superstars11

    superstars11 Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2008 Ohio

    if money is a concern, you've picked the wrong hobby
     
    #23 superstars11, May 21, 2014
    razeup, dianimal, turbotype and 1 other person like this.
  4. hmmmbeer10

    hmmmbeer10 Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2014 Florida

    my store here in fl sells it for $21.99 a 6pk
     
    #24 hmmmbeer10, May 21, 2014
  5. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
    Pooh-Bah

    My problem definitely isn't the five bucks. It's more a matter of do I want to spend five bucks on this beer/ is it so good and rare that I should just get the whole 6-pk? There are so many good beers out there, I have to ask if I really want to buy this one, since my cellar is already overflowing, and I limit myself to about 4-5 beers per week. Alternatively, if the beer is both rare AND great, then i'll just get the whole pack, save it, trade with it, or give it friends, etc.

    I also wanted to price check on here, since I didn't want to be overcharged at a liquor store I didn't know.
     
    #25 tkdchampxi, May 21, 2014
    seakayak likes this.
  6. turbotype

    turbotype Savant (1,035) Nov 5, 2013 California

    If you ever want to work out a beer trade... I have easy access to Engine Oil and Engineers Reserve Engine Oil, in singles! Personally, I usually skip OEO for Founders Porter or GLB Edmund Fitz, but the few times I picked it up, it certainly did not disappoint! World class stout/porter for sure. :grinning:
     
    #26 turbotype, May 22, 2014
  7. putonyourwalkingshoes

    putonyourwalkingshoes Pooh-Bah (1,574) Jul 31, 2013 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    And people all over BA complain about Ten Fidy's price point. Worth it.
     
    #27 putonyourwalkingshoes, May 22, 2014
    CasanovaCummins likes this.
  8. Blueribbon666

    Blueribbon666 Pooh-Bah (1,669) Jul 4, 2008 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah

    On vacation in Maine I saw Old Engine Oil for $4 a bottle. Seen it for about the same in NE Ohio.
     
    #28 Blueribbon666, May 22, 2014
  9. dashmartino

    dashmartino Crusader (471) Aug 30, 2006 Pennsylvania

    Arguably one of the best dark beers you'll ever have. The name does not mislead.
     
    #29 dashmartino, May 22, 2014
    seakayak likes this.
  10. beergoot

    beergoot Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,310) Oct 11, 2010 Colorado
    Mod Team BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I found it to be a pretty tasty dark ale/porter/stout. Many other reviewers think highly of it.

    If in doubt, go "wild" and lay down a fin for a single. If you like, a six-pack at $25 seems reasonable.
     
    #30 beergoot, May 22, 2014
  11. BT_Bobandy

    BT_Bobandy Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2011 Ohio

    great beer. buy it.
     
    #31 BT_Bobandy, May 22, 2014
    dianimal likes this.
  12. DieHippieDie

    DieHippieDie Initiate (0) Oct 12, 2012 North Carolina

    #32 DieHippieDie, May 22, 2014
  13. brureview

    brureview Pooh-Bah (2,803) Jan 20, 2012 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    Thanks for the post:slight_smile: I agree with you- I liked Ola Dubh more than Old Engine Oil. Aroma and taste were great.
     
    #33 brureview, May 22, 2014
  14. BradC

    BradC Initiate (0) Dec 21, 2008 Pennsylvania

    I agree...worth the money, I've had most of the Ola Dubh's and they are a top notch product with a flavor profile you don't get from anything else. Smokey, peaty very unique!
     
    #34 BradC, May 22, 2014
  15. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    One of the best English beers that I have had. It runs $24 a sixer here, but I only ever buy a bottle or two.
     
    #35 BrettHead, May 22, 2014
  16. utfiero

    utfiero Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2013 Texas

    A thick, black brew with porter at its soul. An excellent brew, especially on draft. I last had a pint nearly a year ago in Edinburgh, Scotland. On a cool and rainy June afternoon in Edinburgh not far from the Royal Mile, it was the perfect brew.
     
    #36 utfiero, May 22, 2014
    seakayak likes this.
  17. CasanovaCummins

    CasanovaCummins Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2012 Nevada

    It's not so big on B/A for a couple of reasons. One, it is widely available and two, it's not a domestic. I'm all for supporting beers from the US of A, but there are seriously good beers that get panned for those reasons

    Think of this as the European Ten Fidy and enjoy.
     
    #37 CasanovaCummins, May 22, 2014
    Ozzylizard likes this.
  18. Smakawhat

    Smakawhat Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,191) Mar 18, 2008 Maryland
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Fantastic stuff.
     
    #38 Smakawhat, May 23, 2014
  19. Kenai4

    Kenai4 Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2007 Minnesota

    I used to be able to get this in St. Paul...but was told that it was not longer available after a distributor stopped carrying it. I have never tried over in the Minneapolis area to find it. That price seems ridiculous to what I paid for it! I do not recall the price, but nothing near that! Regardless...it is simply stellar!
     
    #39 Kenai4, May 23, 2014
  20. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Good beer, but Engineer's Reserve is better in my opinion.
     
    #40 UCLABrewN84, May 23, 2014
Page 2 of 3
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.