Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. Rug

    Rug Grand Pooh-Bah (3,454) Aug 20, 2018 Massachusetts
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    Yeah I figured retail was like $7.99 given Tavour was $11.99. Good to know their markup isn't too bad
     
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  2. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    Ye Olde Curmudgeon from Black & Tan, tiny can, tiny glass![​IMG]
     
    #1722 ZebulonXZogg, Aug 21, 2023
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  3. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I live in PA and for the most part I think Tavour prices are pretty good. Barrel aged Firestone is $14-$17 retail here that's just one example where I find the app cheaper than what I see locally.
     
    #1723 DIM, Aug 21, 2023
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  4. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Central Waters 2023 Iced Bourbon Barrel Barleywine 17% abv.

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    Well this one is not shy, abrasive almost, but in a really fun way. Sharp, biting caramel and intense chocolate up front give way to a hot finish of strong, woody vanilla and low rent cask strength whiskey. There are some subtleties around the edges, hints of raisin and charred nuts. Overall this is just too hot to love but I'm glad I tried it and I did enjoy it.
     
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  5. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I'll join @DIM with a big barleywine! Anniversary Ale Year 3 from Lumberbeard. A big bourbon BA barleywine. Comes in at 16.8% ABV. Bottled in January.

    Poured at fridge temp. Pours dark brown with a thin layer of head. The nose is booze, toffee, and bready malts. Not as complex as one might expect.

    The taste is really boozy. Perhaps a bit too boozy. Kind of takes away some of the flavors I was hoping for in a good barleywine. It does calm down after a bit and some of the flavors emerge! Getting some honey, caramel, bourbon, bread, some vanilla, oak, and some brown sugar. Nice overall.

    4.19/5 rDev +0.7%
    look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

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  6. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I look forward to opening my can soon. I think we had the same experience tonight. The Lumberbeard barleywine was a bit too hot as well. I think my favorite ABV is closer to 12% for a big barleywine.
     
    #1726 Beersnake, Aug 22, 2023
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  7. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Revisiting this collab b/w Boulevard and Firestone. I am liking this a lot more than when I first tried it. Smooth and nicely integrated.

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    #1727 Beersnake, Aug 22, 2023
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  8. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    12% is perfectly sessionable.
    13.5% is a nice one
    14% is nice if its great

    15%+ Depends. They are usually way too sweet

    I'll try em all before i talk shit tho
     
    #1728 Resistance88, Aug 22, 2023
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  9. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Hmmmm I don't know man, I've loved plenty above 15% that weren't too hot or too sweet. Curious to hear what your thoughts are on Dystopias north of 20%:grimacing::skull:

    I need to open my Lumberbeard soon.
     
    #1729 DIM, Aug 22, 2023
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  10. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    I got this off Tavour a little while ago. It was really good
     
    #1730 VodkaPong87, Aug 22, 2023
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  11. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Yeah, good point. Now that I think about some of my favorites, many are over 15%....I retract my previous statement :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #1731 Beersnake, Aug 22, 2023
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  12. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Is this an ongoing brew or a one-off? I still see them in a local store and am wondering how they age. Went through a pack earlier this year and it was just OK.
     
    #1732 Spade, Aug 23, 2023
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  13. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Cape May Anniversary Ale 12

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    I've posted this one before, but it's the only barleywine I have, aside from a few Bigfoots (Bigfeet?) I'm cellaring, the weather is perfect, tomorrow's my birthday, and I just don't give a damn.

    I like this but don't love it. Kinda mild flavor leaning a bit too much toward a pale ale.
     
    #1733 Spade, Aug 23, 2023
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  14. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I am pretty sure it's a one-off, but I could be wrong. It appeared and disappeared pretty quickly here.
     
    #1734 Beersnake, Aug 23, 2023
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  15. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Thanks. Their website doesn't specify, because why bother I guess. Maybe I'll take a chance next time I'm beer shopping.
     
    #1735 Spade, Aug 23, 2023
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  16. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Happy Birthday, good to see you back here!
     
    #1736 DIM, Aug 23, 2023
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  17. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    In Ruins from Skookum, a few months shy of 4 years old at this point.

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    Not sure how this looked fresh, but it ain't pretty now. It's a murky, muddy brown with just a little short lived head. But, on to what matters and this absolutely has it where it counts. I get piles of sugary dates, brown sugar, smooth brown liquor, and caramel candies. Every element is homogeneous and smoothly incorporated into this majestic beer candy. The body is silky smooth and lightly sticky. Loving this!
     
    #1737 DIM, Aug 23, 2023
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  18. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Thanks. I've been lurking but haven't had anything to contribute. Glad to see the thread is still going strong.
     
    #1738 Spade, Aug 23, 2023
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  19. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
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    Põhjala Liquid Piñata - a stout barleywine with much treatment and much taste
     
    #1739 Uberdachen, Aug 23, 2023
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  20. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    It's a happy thirsty Thursday as @DIM Dan's box made it to my front porch today! Not wasting anytime, jumping into Jackie O's/Pelican collaboration Mother of All Bricks.

    Nose is a lovely bouquet of dark fruits, vanilla, and bourbon.
    Taste is fantastic as the malt base gives me some brown sugar and figs along with notes of vanilla and a light char from the barrel. Finishes with a nice taste of the barrel that balances this beast out nicely and leaves a trace of trailing warmth.
    Mouthfeel is medium bodied and silky smooth.
    Overall a fantastic tasting EBW, thank you Dan for the opportunity to try! Overall rating 4.55.

    Cheers!
    Tom

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    #1740 CarolinaCardinals, Aug 24, 2023
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