Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2022)

Discussion in 'The Bar' started by DIM, Jan 4, 2022.

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Which type of Barleywine do you prefer?

  1. American

    97 vote(s)
    17.0%

  2. English

    295 vote(s)
    51.8%

  3. That's like asking me to choose my favorite child, I love them all!

    162 vote(s)
    28.5%

  4. Neither, if Barleywine is life then life has no meaning.

    15 vote(s)
    2.6%
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  1. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I had vanilla Maris a while ago, tasted blind I don't think I would have called it a barleywine. Brown ale maybe. I liked it though.
     
    #1281 DIM, Oct 1, 2022
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  2. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Kane Double Double Cask

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    Holy smokes is this good. More flavors here than my lazy palate can identify; bit of a sweet berry taste, some slight woodiness blending with the malt base, surprisingly mild heat from the various barrels involved, maybe a hint of vanilla. Doesn't seem like it should be 15.7% abv, and I find myself wishing it was a big 750 ml bottle. When I think of barleywines this is what comes to mind. Full mouthfeel, warming quality, and no flavor really seems to dominate.

    Was this a once-and-done or can I find more sometime?

    Thanks @DIM! You are truly doing the Lord's work.
     
    #1282 Spade, Oct 2, 2022
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  3. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Hey, glad you liked that one! It's an all-time favorite of mine, one and done unfortunately. That one was a bargain too, leftover from the Beer Advocate extreme beer fest. $5 a can!! I am having a different double barrel barleywine, Stacking Casks 8, from Kane right now that is almost as good, though a good deal pricier. They seem to do a lot with barrel aged barleywine throughout the year and their website says they will resume shipping in the cooler months ahead. My only experience ordering from them was good, their rates are pretty reasonable. I'll let you know when they resume shipping.
     
    #1283 DIM, Oct 2, 2022
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  4. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Thanks, much appreciated. Any idea if they distribute to the southern end of NJ (I'll do some digging of course)? A friend has a house in Cape May Villas and always comes home with a load of NJ beer.
     
    #1284 Spade, Oct 2, 2022
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  5. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Don't know about distro but I think most of the barrel aged stuff is brewery only. They deliver for $6 throughout NJ.
     
    #1285 DIM, Oct 2, 2022
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  6. Hinda65

    Hinda65 Pooh-Bah (1,908) May 7, 2017 Utah
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    this sounded like a great brew but I think its infected...a little on the sour side

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    #1286 Hinda65, Oct 2, 2022
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  7. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    Great looking bottle. OEC's sour beers are great, but this description doesn't sound like it was supposed to be sour. That's sucks!

    Reach out and see what they say.
     
    #1287 BMBCLT, Oct 2, 2022
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  8. Hinda65

    Hinda65 Pooh-Bah (1,908) May 7, 2017 Utah
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    ya... it was not right. All good. I live in a state where they couldn't send me anything anyways. i'll try another if I ever see one.
     
    #1288 Hinda65, Oct 2, 2022
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  9. Hinda65

    Hinda65 Pooh-Bah (1,908) May 7, 2017 Utah
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    this is a legendary brew

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    #1289 Hinda65, Oct 2, 2022
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  10. Rug

    Rug Grand Pooh-Bah (3,454) Aug 20, 2018 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Knowing OEC I wouldn't be surprised if this was intentional haha
     
    #1290 Rug, Oct 3, 2022
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  11. NorsemanOne

    NorsemanOne Pooh-Bah (2,331) Sep 17, 2021 Utah
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Uinta Barleywine Ale is a favorite of mine. I think they brew it year round as well.
     
    #1291 NorsemanOne, Oct 3, 2022
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  12. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
    Mod Team BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I feel like their may have been some infection issues with this beer. But i may be misremembering that fact.
    Sorry your bottle wasnt good.
     
    #1292 sulldaddy, Oct 3, 2022
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  13. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    GI union busting aside, anyone know if the BW 2 year reserve will see national distribution or Illinois only? I have 2 2015s….need more of those too.
     
    #1293 micada, Oct 3, 2022
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  14. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    I think that’s the biggest head I’ve seen on a barleywine.
     
    #1294 micada, Oct 3, 2022
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  15. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Not sure, but I would definitely assume so. We saw almost all of the variants in CA this year. The price is another story...
     
    #1295 Beersnake, Oct 3, 2022
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  16. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I've seen bigger and better on cellar temp Bigfoot. Easily the sexiest barleywine out there.
     
    #1296 DIM, Oct 3, 2022
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  17. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

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    #1297 Beersnake, Oct 3, 2022
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  18. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
    Trader

    Is it still on their site? I wasn’t able to find it now but might be due to mobile issues.
     
    #1298 Uberdachen, Oct 3, 2022
  19. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    Are we still talking Barleywines...or something else? :grin:
     
    #1299 BMBCLT, Oct 3, 2022
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  20. NorsemanOne

    NorsemanOne Pooh-Bah (2,331) Sep 17, 2021 Utah
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Not sure about their site, but I find it frequently and keep a few on stock from the local State liquor stores.
     
    #1300 NorsemanOne, Oct 3, 2022
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