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. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Glad to hear. I have two coming in a Tavour box
     
    #1801 VodkaPong87, Dec 11, 2022
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  2. SABERG

    SABERG Grand Pooh-Bah (5,001) Sep 16, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Enjoying this straight English Style Barleywine
    Cheers all
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    #1802 SABERG, Dec 12, 2022
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  3. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Mystery barleywine time! I will write this review and then reveal! Poured at fridge temp. Pours a light brown with a reddish tint. Minimal head.

    The nose is RUM! Christmas spice as well. Spiced rum?? Cinnamon, nutmeg, a hint of toffee, and a nice malty bread note. No hops detected. Really interested and very different from anything I have had recently.

    The taste matches the nose quite nicely, but with more sweetness and also a touch of bitter hops. I am definitely guessing this is aged in rum barrels. There is a strong spicy note, so I wouldn't be surprised if there is some rye barrel mixed in. Definitely no bourbon. Getting toffee, cinnamon, leather, a touch of clove oil, pumpkin spice, mint, citrus peel, pine, and a bit of raisin. I am thinking American barleywine as the bitterness is increasing with time. ABV seems to be around 10%

    Really lovely! Thanks for sending this one, Dan!

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    #1803 Beersnake, Dec 12, 2022
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  4. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Glad you like it! And congrats on meeting your running goal, that is absolutely amazing. I have a friend that does ultramarathon trail running and I just cannot imagine the dedication.
     
    #1804 DIM, Dec 12, 2022
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  5. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Here it is! I mostly definitely got the cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and citrus peel (pats himself on back), but totally missed the barrel aging. I thought rum, and it's bourbon. In fact, I thought NO bourbon. I think the other stuff just dominated (or I have no sense of taste!). I love Bigfoot so much, and I'm so happy to try this one. Thanks again, @DIM (my hookup for California beers!)!!

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    #1805 Beersnake, Dec 12, 2022
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  6. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I was surprised when I saw you hadn't had this one, that just didn't seem right. I thought it would be fun to surprise you with one from your own backyard!:sunglasses:

    Hell of a call naming each and everyone of the additives. Impressive!
     
    #1806 DIM, Dec 12, 2022
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  7. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    This is definitely top notch. It’s pretty hot, though. Can’t wait to see what it’s like in 2+ years. As good as it is, l’d probably just buy Straight Jacket

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    #1807 VodkaPong87, Dec 12, 2022
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  8. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Thanks, man!
     
    #1808 Beersnake, Dec 12, 2022
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  9. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    Harveys is one of my favorite strong beer producers, but this particular beer was never one that clicked with me. Despite that, I realllly enjoyed this particular bottle. Maybe my previous bottles weren't in the best shape, or maybe it was just my mood. The layering that the bitterness brings to the table once again illustrates how undervalued hops are in our idea of what an English barley wine can be.
     
    #1809 zid, Dec 12, 2022
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  10. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    Enjoying this BCBS 2016 Barleywine at Mackeys Hideout. Really good stuff!
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    #1810 ZebulonXZogg, Dec 13, 2022
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  11. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Very nice.
     
    #1811 DIM, Dec 13, 2022
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  12. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
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    “We should target the first of the year [for this thing we want that only you can do]” - everyone at work.

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    Fair State - life ain’t fair barleywine ale.

    They call them empty calories, but I say you’re empty, and these are the greatest bunch of fucking calories that ever existed. Now let’s get out there and [angry Richard Nixon head jowls in a jar noise]!!!
     
    #1812 Uberdachen, Dec 14, 2022
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  13. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Tonight's mystery barleywine from @Beersnake1 is a surprising kick in the palate.

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    From a 375ml corked 'n caged bottle I was expecting something sweet from Lost Abbey but nope. This is fuuuuuunky. Up front is brief toffee and raisin but then earthy underripe apricots and dry red wine take over. The finish is kind of a musty wood? I have a hard time with descriptors for beers like this. After I adjusted, I really started liking this, thanks Tim!

    The reveal is a wild barley wine from Ale Apothecary! Very cool to have tried this! My wife appreciates sour beer, so I ended up giving her some. Grudgingly...

    No review from you, have you had this?

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    #1813 DIM, Dec 15, 2022
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  14. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I figured that one would be a bit of a surprise. A shop in Anaheim had one of these so I grabbed it and sent it along. He said he's sure he has another and will put it aside for me when he finds it! I'm going back in a week or so and will hopefully try this as well. Cheers!
     
    #1814 Beersnake, Dec 15, 2022
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  15. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Glad you did and I hope you get yours!
     
    #1815 DIM, Dec 15, 2022
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  16. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    very interesting.

    good luck.
     
    #1816 SLeffler27, Dec 15, 2022
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  17. Pereza987

    Pereza987 Pundit (782) Nov 2, 2014 Florida
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    Great brew here. Umami, wine barrel tannins, dark fruit, spice from the barrels, dry. Light to medium mouthfeel that actually fits this very well. This is impressive and unlike many barleywines I’ve had in the recent past.
     
    #1817 Pereza987, Dec 16, 2022
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  18. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Bound in Wood Vanilla from 2020. A bourbon barrel-aged barleywine coming in at 13% ABV. Picked this up in Germany this summer. Got the last can.

    Poured from a can at fridge temp. Pours a dark and murky brown with little head. The nose is bourbon, toffee, vanilla, figs, and prunes.

    The taste is great. Sweet bourbon, vanilla, leather, toffee, and booze. This definitely tastes like the ABV stated.

    Mouthfeel is medium bodied. Quite boozy. The aftertaste is sweet bourbon.

    4.35/5 rDev +4.3%
    look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

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    #1818 Beersnake, Dec 17, 2022
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  19. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    It’s as sweet as I thought it would be, but a little better than expected. Wouldn’t want a 4 pack, or more than 12oz

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    #1819 VodkaPong87, Dec 17, 2022
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  20. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    I've never seen a waxed can like that. I really hope it’s a troll on the wax bottle trend. I wonder if they waxed the top of any cans by accident lol. Imagine trying to open that
     
    #1820 VodkaPong87, Dec 17, 2022
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