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. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    In terms of color, it definitely falls in line with Bigfoot and Old Guardian. So tasty though!
     
    #1381 Beersnake, Oct 22, 2022
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  2. BMBCLT

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

    #1382 BMBCLT, Oct 22, 2022
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  3. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    #1383 Beersnake, Oct 22, 2022
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  4. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    #1384 DIM, Oct 22, 2022
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  5. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Going with GI's Black Eagle barleywine instead of another wheatwine. Padres just scored 4. Ooops. Fascinating story behind this one. Part hoppy stock ale with brettanomyces aged in an oak barrel steamed to have most of its its flavor removed. A different, less hoppy recipe was then blended in.

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    This is quite different from what barleywine has become in this country. The ABV is far lower than average for today at 8.6% and the flavor profile is quite a departure from what's on the shelves. Nose is musty apricots, caramel, cinnamon, and ginger. This tastes sweeter than the smell suggests. The apricot is milder and the caramel more potent. I don't really taste the spices I smelled but there is something tea like plus some dry, leafy hops. Tasted blind I would not have identified this as a barleywine. It kind of reminds me of a Brett beer from de Proef. This is a wonderful departure from the barreled booze bombs I love so much and I am enjoying the hell out of this. Day in and day out though, I prefer what barleywine is in this country today. Thanks @FBarber for the tasty history lesson.
     
    #1385 DIM, Oct 23, 2022
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  6. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Sounds like it belongs under Brett Beer.
     
    #1386 BMBCLT, Oct 23, 2022
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  7. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Goose Island and Wimbledon Brewery were trying to recreate what barleywine was circa 1960, Brett and all. I can't say if they succeeded or not, but barleywine was absolutely their intent.
     
    #1387 DIM, Oct 23, 2022
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  8. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    Endolith from Jackie O’s is a 13.6% bourbon barrel aged English style Barleywine. Cheers

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    #1388 Blogjackets, Oct 23, 2022
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  9. BMBCLT

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

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    Top tier stuff here!

    Cheers!
     
    #1389 BMBCLT, Oct 23, 2022
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  10. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Nice! I get to try one of those courtesy of @arizcards , I'm thinking of posting the top half of the pic here and the bottom half on the imperial stout thread. @Resistance88 would that be allowed?
     
    #1390 DIM, Oct 23, 2022
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  11. BMBCLT

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

    You don't need his permission. But be careful posting there! It may not be "pure" enough for him and he'll give you shit for it! I made one post there and he gave me shit over it, and kept on doing for a little while. I refuse to participate (post beer pics) in that thread!

    ¡No más, Tomás!
     
    #1391 BMBCLT, Oct 23, 2022
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  12. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    It seems like he can take shit in return so I don't mind getting a little. I'm a bit of an instigator at times:smirk:
     
    #1392 DIM, Oct 23, 2022
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  13. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    :joy:
    i don't recall 'nun o dat', but im curious what beer it was. did it have raisins?
     
    #1393 Resistance88, Oct 24, 2022
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  14. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I have to celebrate the Phillies going to the World Series with something legendary from @FBarber Thank you!!


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    Oh damn this absolutely lives up to its reputation. Nothing unfamiliar in a barleywine here but there is a lot going on and everything is so BIG. 2-4 years in barrels adds such a layer of... profundity to the already stellar Straight Jacket. I feel underdressed, semi-literate, and unwashed sipping on this.

    Raisins, molasses, high end whiskey, and leather dominate. There is a lot more at the edges though, candied nuts, honey, pipe tobacco, and a hell of a lot more. Such enveloping, deep warmth but not at all hot. People with access to Revolution are lucky indeed.
     
    #1394 DIM, Oct 24, 2022
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  15. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    Liquid Loves' B.A. Jean Sleeper, BA English Barleywine. It's a bit raw. Notes of caramel, bourbon and some stewed fruit. I say that because as a wee child if I got a fever my Mom would concoct something made from cooked fruits and Dad added some Christian Brothers brandy. This beer brought back that memory...........now they'd be arrested, go to jail.....enjoy what's in yer glass......
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    #1395 ZebulonXZogg, Oct 24, 2022
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  16. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Dan @DIM, i too was struggling with approach after reading the description. Hopefully will check it out sometime next month after our trip to D.C. By then perhaps Tomas @Resistance88 will have rendered an opinion.
    Cheers!
    Tom
     
    #1396 CarolinaCardinals, Oct 24, 2022
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  17. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Great story to go with a big beer, thanks for sharing!
    Cheers!
    Tom
     
    #1397 CarolinaCardinals, Oct 24, 2022
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  18. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Sounds like what one would expect from a beer with that reputation! Revolution is killing it, that's for sure. Cheers!
     
    #1398 Beersnake, Oct 24, 2022
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  19. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Maybe one day, I'll get to try some.
     
    #1399 BMBCLT, Oct 24, 2022
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  20. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Indeed. The revolution is over and they have won it!
     
    #1400 DIM, Oct 24, 2022
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