Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. jkblr

    jkblr Grand Pooh-Bah (5,132) Nov 22, 2014 Indiana
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    It's been a while. Couldn't resist a barleywine single at Jungle Jim's in Cincinnati last month while stocking up on Oktoberfest beers.
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    West Side Barleywine

    12oz canned 12/20/22 poured into a teku glass at fridge temp 11% ABV 67 IBU per can. The beer pours opaque medium orange/amber with khaki colored head. The head recedes to a thin ring and uneven layer of varied bubbles. Streaks of lacing follow the beer down the glass. The aroma is mild with slightly sweet malt, wet cardboard and fading piney hops. The taste is semisweet caramel malt with dark brown sugar, slight cardboard and pine. Moderate bitterness. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with just less that average carbonation and a mostly dry finish. No alcohol notes in the aroma or taste. Overall, good. Maybe this one is better fresh or at least refrigerated. Purchased warm last month.

    Can't win them all folks. Cheers!
     
    #1901 jkblr, Oct 10, 2023
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  2. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    2022. You are in for a pleasant experience. Please share your thoughts. I have more details in my hand journal, unfortunately the backlog for posting to BA is at about 100. I hope to get back on track by January. We shall see. :rolling_eyes:

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    Also have the following on deck. Not all BW.

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  3. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Their stouts must be really good. Hope to hear from you when you open that Creme Brulee!
     
    #1903 VodkaPong87, Oct 10, 2023
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  4. brewskis

    brewskis Grand Pooh-Bah (3,883) Jun 8, 2012 Indiana
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    Revolution Maple Jacket (English Barleywine aged in maple syrup bourbon barrels for a year and finished with maple syrup). Has that classic Straight Jacket character with an extra dose of maple sweetness. Werther's Originals, maple candy, caramel, bread pudding, pumpernickel bread, peach reduction, boxed raisin, fig, maple syrup, some molasses, nice vanilla, bourbon spirit, drying charred oak. The oak barrels somewhat temper the sweetness, but there's no question this is sweeter than it's regular counterpart. I happen to like Straight Jacket and maple syrup, so I'm not disappointed, but I can see why this one is polarizing. A delicious take on SJ imho.
     
    #1904 brewskis, Oct 11, 2023
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  5. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    2022 Decorating Pieces of Time from Jackie O's. Aged in bourbon for 13 months. 12.7% ABV.

    Poured at fridge temp, but allowed to warm for a solid 10 minutes before tasting. Pours a nice murky reddish brown. The nose is fantastic. Rich toffee comes through first. Beautiful bourbon and vanilla come next. Some prunes and maybe apricots, along with a nice hint of marmalade. Lovely.

    The taste is a toffee bomb, and I love it. Truly comes across as chewy toffee candy soaked in bourbon. Vanilla, slight maple, graham cracker, malts, slight brown sugar, and some nice dark fruit. Love this one a lot.

    Mouthfeel is medium bodied with moderate alcohol heat. Definitely doesn't taste like 12.7%

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    #1905 Beersnake, Oct 11, 2023
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  6. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Irish Walker from Old Hickory tonight courtesy of @CarolinaCardinals Thanks Tom!

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    There is an interesting combination of flavors at work here and I'm diggin' it. Lots of sweet toffee up front that is quickly joined by perfumed, potpourri like fruit notes of spiced oranges and cherries. The finish adds light toasty nuts and hints of baker's chocolate. Dry overall, goes down very easy.

    Bottled December of 2020.
     
    #1906 DIM, Oct 11, 2023
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  7. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Thank goodness for Jackie O's...might be shipping some out soon depending on my target:thinking_face:
     
    #1907 DIM, Oct 11, 2023
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  8. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    It is a nice sessionwine, glad you liked Dan!
    Are you up for giving BBA Varsity a try? If so, i am thinking Friday.
    Cheers!
    Tom
     
    #1908 CarolinaCardinals, Oct 11, 2023
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  9. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Sounds good Tom!
     
    #1909 DIM, Oct 11, 2023
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  10. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
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    That's quite the lineup!
     
    #1910 2beerdogs, Oct 11, 2023
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  11. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Having a small pour of Xyauyu Fume tonight. The unbelievably generous @FBarber sent this to me some time ago. Thank you again for that amazing box, go Phils! Looking to send you some Ralphiuses your way next release...

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    The presentation here is gorgeous. The bottle with a minimalist grey label comes packed securely in a sturdy black wooden box. Since the beer is still it is sealed with a cork like a bottle of wine. The package includes an extra cap for resealing since this bottle is meant to be enjoyed over time. Looking forward to revisiting this often in the cooler months.

    Based on my experience with regular Xyauyu and what aging it in cedar kioke barrels did, I have a very clear idea in my mind's mouth what this will taste like. I'm sure the Scotch barrels will work extremely well.

    Oh yeah, this is what I hoped it would be. Many of the sweet elements from the base beer shine through. I get caramel, marshmallow, vinous fruit, sugary crackers and more. As some of the sweetness subsides, a subtle, salty soy emerges. There is smokey wood at the finish and the ending exhale is almost pure smoke. Just a phenomenal beer experience, thank you so much Frank.
     
    #1911 DIM, Oct 13, 2023
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  12. Hinda65

    Hinda65 Pooh-Bah (1,908) May 7, 2017 Utah
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    Here's my first time trying what seems to be a really popular Barleywine here. I'ts not what i expected and not in a bad way it's super thick and moderately sweet like molasses and figs. A little smoke and booze...but not strong at all..which was what I expected..It's very easy drinking and really unique. top shelf

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    #1912 Hinda65, Oct 13, 2023
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  13. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    The King of barleywines. Gonna crack it in December when I visit my buddy in Hawaii

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    #1913 derftron, Oct 13, 2023
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  14. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    SJ is just the gold standard for barrel aged English barleywine. Sure, there's some better ones, but it's just the textbook definition of what you want in the style. However, If you can ever try VSOJ, don't think twice
     
    #1914 VodkaPong87, Oct 13, 2023
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  15. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    What beer is it?
     
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  16. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    Do they still bottle regular 4D?
     
    #1916 zid, Oct 13, 2023
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  17. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Glad you're enjoying it!
     
    #1917 FBarber, Oct 13, 2023
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  18. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I have some coming from Tavour, looks like yes!
     
    #1918 DIM, Oct 13, 2023
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  19. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    Anchorage brewing A Deal with the Devil
     
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  20. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Enjoying another nice Barleywine from Town, this one aged in Whiskey barrels. A few notes:

    Nose has notes of a huge dark fruit malt base with a touch of caramel.
    Taste is very nice as the large malt base gives us notes of caramel, toffee, and dark fruit. Barrel brings a touch of vanilla. Finishes nicely balanced as the barrel rounds out the malt base very nicely. Mouthfeel is full bodied and deliciously smooth. Overall i am very impressed with Town's barrel program. Will definitely look for them the next time up in Asheville! Rated 4.43.
    Cheers!
    Tom

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    #1920 CarolinaCardinals, Oct 13, 2023
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