Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Redbeard Brewing (Staunton, VA) - 2022 Watson, an English style barelywine aged in Knob Creek barrel. Great bourbon aroma, paired with rixh caramel flavor without much sweetness.
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  2. NorsemanOne

    NorsemanOne Pooh-Bah (2,331) Sep 17, 2021 Utah
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    I've got two to add here, both local to me.

    First is Kiitos - Wheat Wine Ale

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    Almost indistinguishable in a way that is just Wheaty, fruity, smooth and boozy enough. Second time I've had it and will definitely be back for more.

    And earlier today I tried

    Fisher Brewing - Feast(2022) American Barelywine

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    Big beer, great color, and overall mix of flavors. Malty, piney, sweet and boozy. Best part was a lingering hop oil on the end of the tongue. Would buy again for sure, but would perhaps age it a year or so.

    Cheers!
     
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  3. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
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    La Doña Cervecería - Ocēlōtl mezcal barrel aged barley wine (2020)

    Aroma is heavenly. Digging where this differs from most.
     
    #603 Uberdachen, Mar 9, 2023
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  4. lucius10

    lucius10 Pooh-Bah (2,556) Aug 1, 2017 California
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    Revisiting this beauty from 2022...one of the best that I had last year!

    I heard some folks thought this was a little too sweet...too sweet is perfect for Sweet Lu! Ha! :laughing: Too sweet is right in my wheelhouse! Cheers, guys! :beers:
     
    #604 lucius10, Mar 9, 2023
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  5. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Wow! I've had some of the Singularity stouts and they are all amazing.
     
    #605 Beersnake, Mar 9, 2023
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  6. Qu3st

    Qu3st Savant (1,205) Dec 4, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Went with 2014 Fred. Age seems about right here. Mellow and rounded, still some carbonation. Tabaco, brown sugar, honey. Good start. Holding off on Matt to share with my son Matt. [​IMG]
     
    #606 Qu3st, Mar 9, 2023
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  7. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    My dad is holding off on opening a vintage Blithering Idiot with the same excuse. :wink:
     
    #607 zid, Mar 9, 2023
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  8. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Mine would be an Arrogant Bastard!
     
    #608 Beersnake, Mar 9, 2023
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  9. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    My dad was so tickled by that name he bought us both t-shirts.
     
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  10. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    That is hysterical:joy: Sounds like a photo op that needs to be shared!
     
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  11. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Just digging into a fresh box received yesterday from our thread's gracious host. First on the list is Three Floyds BA Behemoth 2023. This is very barrel forward with the citrus overtones from what i would imagine is a boatload of hops thrown into the brewing process being very prominent in the flavor profile. Am getting some notes of dark fruits but they are secondary. Overall a very good beer, rated it a 4.31. I am willing to bet, though i am not a fan of aging these days, that sitting a year or so will help meld the flavors.
    Cheers!
    Tom

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  12. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Hey Tom, glad you like that one! Last year's batch is tasting better now than when fresh and I expect the same from this year's, which is just better overall imo. Apart from my hair and waist lines, I'm not into aging much these days either. One of the exceptions I make though is for hoppy barley wine which I think tend to age magnificently.
     
    #612 DIM, Mar 9, 2023
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  13. Qu3st

    Qu3st Savant (1,205) Dec 4, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Curious about your anti-aging stance. Anything in particular, or just your taste?
     
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  14. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Most of what I drink is barrel-aged strong beer and while I think they generally hold up well for a year or two or even longer I haven't found that most actually improve with time for my taste.

    There are some amazing exceptions for sure, hoppy barleywine and a long list from Hair of the Dog among others.

    I also recently started a thread in the criminally underutilized cellar forums asking what recent purchases people are most excited to revisit in 3 to 5 years. So no, I wouldn't say I'm anti-aging, I just don't do it (intentionally) as much as I used.
     
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  15. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Wheat Wine collaboration between Boulevard and Firestone. Comes in at 9.9% ABV.

    Poured at fridge temp. Pours a murky light brown with a hint of red. The nose is very subdued. A touch metallic, apricot, toffee, and some malts.

    The taste is also somewhat underwhelming. Fruity for sure - apricots, peaches, and a hint of apple. Also getting an earthy note, along with some mild toffee, mint, and a bit of honey. Interesting, but definitely not what I would expect from a wheat wine.

    3.53/5 rDev -13.7%
    look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

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    #615 Beersnake, Mar 10, 2023
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  16. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    saw @Beersnake1 one pop his head into the Impy Thread so figured I'd post this
    2022 SJ courtesy of @LSMroz
    Walked to Trader Joes in Silverlake with the wife and enjoyed this on the way there. This is a big sweet malt bomb. I like this vintage much better that 2019 and 2020.
    And yes...i drank it straight out the can down Sunset Blvd.
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  17. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Also, this arrived in my local shop today. Beer person said it should hit all of SoCal this week and next week. Just in case you are interested...

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    $15 for 6 great beers? All day, every day.
     
    #617 Beersnake, Mar 10, 2023
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  18. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    I'll grab one for the Rep CA will have in Chicagos Thread, but I'm no fan of Bigfoot:grimacing:
     
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  19. LSMroz

    LSMroz Zealot (672) Jan 25, 2013 Illinois
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    2021 Elysian Cyclops
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    Wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Hops have faded nicely. Barrel wasn't as strong as one would hope but was way too easy drinking for the ABV. $15 for the 4-pack is a steal!
     
    #619 LSMroz, Mar 10, 2023
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  20. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    No Wrongdoing Beer Co. presents...

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    Burial That Which Hides Behind Our Dread - 13.5% ABV Blend of English Barleywines aged in Cognac, Calvados and Bourbon barrels.

    This is really good, just like about anything and everything else from these guys. However, I'm tasting a lot Sctoch Ale/Wee Heavy. Almost like a bigger, boozier and sweeter Founders Backwoods Bastard.








    Cheers! :beers:
     
    #620 BMBCLT, Mar 10, 2023
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