Barleywine style tasting March 4th

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  1. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    I saw it on the great divide release schedule thread in the mountain regional forum, they are also discontinuing oak aged yeti apparently. I love hibernation ale, great affordable old ale, I would be very disappointed if it ever went away that is for sure. I actually haven't bought much of it this year, I might need to make it a yearly case purchase and also start a vertical.
     
    #21 Scott17Taylor, Feb 11, 2017
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  2. Pantalones

    Pantalones Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2014 Virginia

    Looks like these style tastings are going in a "styles I've enjoyed so far but have only had a couple of and have been meaning to try more of" direction, with doppelbocks first and now barleywines.

    I'll have to check the local beer store sometime and see if they have any I could pick up... I found Bigfoot there before, but I'm not sure if they ever ordered any of the 2016 (or maybe they only ordered a little and it sold out unexpectedly fast?) since there was still some 2015 on the shelves when it came around. Not sure whether I should expect to see 2017 Bigfoot there or not, even though they did clear out the 2015 four-packs.
     
    #22 Pantalones, Feb 11, 2017
  3. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    Thanks. I never visit the region threads beyond my own. With Great Divide's distribution, that thread would be have good for the general news section.
     
    #23 zid, Feb 11, 2017
  4. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    I usually wouldn't check other regions either, but that thread showed up in the last posted thread box outside the forum. I'm surprised it wasn't posted in the beer release forum, old ruffian was one of the few bar,eyewitnesses that saw pretty much nationwide distro.
     
    #24 Scott17Taylor, Feb 11, 2017
  5. seth27

    seth27 Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2015 Pennsylvania

    As long as I get out of work at a decent hour I have a couple '15 Blithering Idiots and '16 Bigfoot.

    On the off chance I don't work that day I might tackle a bomber of Caution! Contains Real Pumpkin! From Voodoo
     
    #25 seth27, Feb 11, 2017
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  6. moose1980

    moose1980 Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2015 Germany

    I apologize for my lack of knowledge, but I've never done one of these before. Are there any other guidelines other than consuming an appropriate beer according to the type and then share notes? Also, just for my 2 euro cents, I wouldn't be opposed if someone offers up their thoughts on an Old Ale as well.
     
    #26 moose1980, Feb 11, 2017
  7. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    That's the plan behind these style tastings. I think it's more fun than it would be if I set up say an imperial stout tasting, or an IPA tasting, where you'd already be drinking those styles regularly.
     
    #27 Scott17Taylor, Feb 11, 2017
  8. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    Nope we're just sharing notes on the beer. Just drink post and discuss.
     
    #28 Scott17Taylor, Feb 11, 2017
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  9. SomethingClever

    SomethingClever Grand Pooh-Bah (4,871) Feb 22, 2013 Ohio
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    I'm in for this. Quick question, are we sticking to a certain style of Barleywine to see whats what or just a free for all? I'm speaking American v English v Barrel Aged.
     
    #29 SomethingClever, Feb 11, 2017
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  10. Wasatch

    Wasatch Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,062) Jun 8, 2005 Colorado
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    Pretty sure any barleywine will do.

    Cheers!
     
    #30 Wasatch, Feb 11, 2017
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  11. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    Any barleywine will do, I was actually considering extending it to old ales as well.
     
    #31 Scott17Taylor, Feb 11, 2017
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  12. buckeye1275

    buckeye1275 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2013 Delaware

    Old ales should definitely be included. Especially since some (Bells Third Coast) have both names of their label.
     
    #32 buckeye1275, Feb 11, 2017
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  13. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    Good point, let's include them.
     
    #33 Scott17Taylor, Feb 11, 2017
  14. Whey2Hoppy

    Whey2Hoppy Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2016 New Jersey

    I'm definitely in. This will be the perfect excuse to try Bigfoot for the first time, with both fresh vs. aged.
     
    #34 Whey2Hoppy, Feb 12, 2017
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  15. GoBearsWalter34

    GoBearsWalter34 Pooh-Bah (2,770) Aug 1, 2014 Illinois
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    I'm not shitting you when I tell you Hyvee in Bettendorf has cases 3.99 a 4 pack!!!! 2015!
     
    #35 GoBearsWalter34, Feb 12, 2017
  16. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    That's incredible, I'd buy a case or 2 for sure, but I'm in Des Moines.
     
    #36 Scott17Taylor, Feb 12, 2017
  17. scstephs22

    scstephs22 Initiate (0) May 20, 2014 Massachusetts

    I just found two bottles of November 2015 Pretty Things "our finest regards" barley wine might be a great opportunity to open up a bottle!!
     
    #37 scstephs22, Feb 13, 2017
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  18. geodonnokepyo

    geodonnokepyo Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Pennsylvania

    ditto
     
    #38 geodonnokepyo, Feb 13, 2017
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  19. smbslt

    smbslt Pooh-Bah (1,980) Dec 26, 2010 Illinois
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    A couple to choose from so I should be good to go.
     
    #39 smbslt, Feb 13, 2017
  20. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Barleywine is one of my favorite styles, so I've got a bunch of different aged ones in the cellar to choose from: Bigfoot, Old Stock, Old Ruffian, Blithering Idiot, Old Guardian, Backburner, JW Lees, Olde School, Flying Mouflan, Olde Gnarleywine, Third Coast, a few others.
     
    #40 jmdrpi, Feb 16, 2017
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