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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    Agreed!
     
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  2. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Boulevard & Firestone Walker Barrel-aged Wheat Wine

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    I think I saw a post recently where @DIM had found this, so since we live in the same area I kept my eyes open while searching for Celebration.

    Probably my first wheatwine and I'm really enjoying it. The barrel flavoring is mild and complementary and there seems to be a bit of cherry flavor, which I didn't expect based on the description. The body is on the light side while still having that malty syrup feel.

    Only having 1 tonight but I could drink a lot of this and may save the rest (of a 4-pack) for Thanksgiving weekend.
     
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  3. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Nice, I'm thinking my wife might like that one and I'm certainly looking forward to it. Probably gonna need more. Also having a wheatwine tonight... Go Phils!
     
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  4. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Goose Island Small Batch 02, wheatwine aged 2 years in Heaven Hill and Buffalo Trace barrels. Thanks to @FBarber for these, they've been amazing.

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    Like the others I've had from this series, this is BIG. It's loud. It's frankly obnoxious. I love it. Call it wheatwine to mosh to.

    Massive caramel and toffee absolutely dominate. There is also plenty of honey and vanilla plus hints of raisin, butterscotch, and sweet bread. The body satisfyingly full with gentle carbonation This is just a lot of fun to drink. The world needs more wheatwine.

    Go Phils!
     
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  5. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Tree of Light from Tree House. Barrel-aged with unknown ABV.

    Poured at fridge temp. Pours a very dark brown - borderline black. Pours almost still and then a tiny layer of head appears (and then quickly disappears). No bubbles can be seen.

    The nose is full of rich toffee and bourbon. Wow. Intense. Prunes, dates, figs, and raisins come through with equal intensity as well. A hint of tobacco and oak.

    The taste is intense. Sweet upfront. Quite sweet. Maple, toffee, plums, raisins, figs, some chocolate, brown sugar, and a nice layer of vanilla. It's incredible. I feel like this is much more than the sum of the parts. While each flavor kicks ass on its own, its the masterful integration that makes this rise up quite high. The relative lack of carbonation also intensifies the flavors, which works really well here.

    The mouthfeel is very thick and creamy - almost stout like. Sweet on the aftertaste. Although the ABV isn't listed, it definitely feels like something up around 13%. A bit of a boozy burn on the way down. Overall, an absolutely treat. 4.6/5

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  6. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Tree House makes some stellar b-wine, that one in particular. Have you had any others? I wish they would make a hopped to Hades American barleywine sometime. It would have to be good, right?
     
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  7. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Although I have now had 14 beers from Tree House, this is the first barleywine! Any barleywine they make would likely be stellar!
     
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  8. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Haha, true story! One huh? :thinking_face:
     
    #1448 DIM, Oct 30, 2022
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  9. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Fox Farm Requim No.1 - Cognac barrel-aged Barleywine. Rich malt, some boozy grape. Not overly sweet. A touch hot, but not unexpected given the 15.5% abv. I love how Churchkey lists the serving temperature on the menu. 54 degrees on this one. My biggest beef sometimes is when good beer bars serve some styles way too cold, I'll order a beer on deck to let it warm.

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  10. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Glad I'm not the only one ordering two at a time.
     
    #1450 DIM, Oct 30, 2022
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  11. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
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    Elysian Cyclops (2019). Not sure if they do a regular, but this is bourbon barrel aged.

    Way less hot than it used to be. That 15.1% is flailing about in deep caramel death rolls.
     
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  12. Hinda65

    Hinda65 Pooh-Bah (1,908) May 7, 2017 Utah
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    a great Barleywine from Roosters..American style but light on the hops with nice caramel and fig ....great brew

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  13. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Qimmersoriartorfissuaq from Freigeist Bierkultur in Germany. Barleywine eisbock hybrid, coming in at 14% ABV.

    Poured at fridge temp. Pours a very dark brown - almost black. Zero head. Nose is full of massive roasted malts. Not picking up any hint of barleywine here, but maybe the taste will reveal something! Charred wood, tobacco, coffee grounds, and burnt toffee.

    The taste is intense and bitter. Again, massive charred wood/burnt toffee. No real sign of sweetness, other than the hint of toffee. Mostly roasted malts, tobacco, and coffee grounds. Leather, and a big earthy note here. The hops come through as a hint of grapefruit citrus peel.

    Mouthfeel is quite thick and viscous. The finish is long and very bitter. If you like smoke, this is for you. Quite interesting overall. Still can't see much of a barleywine in there, but this is a hybrid with eisbock.

    @DIM - it doesn't look like you have tried this one?

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    #1453 Beersnake, Oct 30, 2022
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  14. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Glad that I didn't buy that one. Good to know! :slight_smile:
     
    #1454 BMBCLT, Oct 30, 2022
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  15. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Having it now!

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    I think I'm liking this a bit more than you. Up front, briefly, I get toffee, chocolate and cooked raisin that are barleywine-esque. The bitter smoke comes in fast though. I get your coffee grounds plus a little burnt ends and bakers chocolate. The booze isn't shy either. Unique for sure and I'm very glad to have tried it.

    Going shopping tomorrow and it looks like they have this, interested?

    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/18154/348503/
     
    #1455 DIM, Oct 31, 2022
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  16. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    That one is awfully sweet! Like sugar syrup sweet. Should be listed under English Barleywine.
     
    #1456 BMBCLT, Oct 31, 2022
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  17. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Yeah the reviews look mixed but I am compelled to try any and all barleywine I see!
     
    #1457 DIM, Oct 31, 2022
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  18. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    ...especially for that price! :slight_smile:

    EDIT: It smells and tastes like they use a lot of molasses.
     
    #1458 BMBCLT, Oct 31, 2022
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  19. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I am also part of the barleywine army and I solemnly swear to try any and all barleywine I see.
     
    #1459 Beersnake, Oct 31, 2022
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  20. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Me three...almost. :slight_smile:

    Not a fan of American-style, unless they lean more toward English.
     
    #1460 BMBCLT, Oct 31, 2022
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