Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2025)

2015 Bigfoot. Cheers.

 

I got this one some time ago from the ever generous @Beersnake My original plan was to wait for the 25-year mark to open it, but 22 is my favorite number so here we are.



I poured with extreme care and I'm glad I did, there are a lot of chunks at the bottom of the bottle. Damn Tim this is profoundly good, the flavors are heavy, ponderous, and deep. There is a kind of earthy char blanketing notes of intense raisin, leathery tobacco, tawny port, and molasses. I get faint honey and toffee as well. What a glorious beer, thank you sooo much Tim for the experience.

 

I ate them at the end and they actually weren't bad, though I'm glad the texture didn't mar the experience in the glass

 

Some oranges candies are starting to emerge, still plenty of bitter citrus peel though. Tasting great right now.



Where you at @Uberdachen ?

 

Tending to the pulled ham on the smoker tonight. The wind is picking up and it smells like rain and mouthwatering meat. Beautiful night.

 

Double Bastard

 

Not my favorite BW. Says English-style but drinks very American to my tastebuds. Maybe time will help the hops even out a bit or even fade. Cheers!!

 

Big, bruising, and meant to enjoyed in small doses. Love this stuff.

 

I have eight bottles. My birthday beer while it lasts! I shared the last two years with my son whose birthday is only two days away from mine.

 

Opening an homage to one of my favorite Beatles songs, While My Otter Gently Weeps from Sig brewing. Courtesy of @snaotheus



This is quite pleasingly dry overall. I get lots of dried, dark fruits and abundant, warming booze that is at once grape-y and brown. There hints of sweetness from charred brown sugar and very low sugar orange marmalade. Overall this is vaguely tea or potpourri like. The only thing marring this is an astringent woodiness at the finish that comes on too strong. Overall a fine beer, thanks Ryan!

 

I guess let’s keep the @snaotheus train going here as both the beer and glass are from him. This was excellent. Listed as American barleywine but drinks like an English-style barleywine to me. Either way, thanks and cheers, @snaotheus !!