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. darklager

    darklager Zealot (506) Jan 27, 2003 Ohio
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    Anyone else have trouble finding Bigfoot locally the past couple years? A local store used to special order it for me and the last 2 years said they can't get it. I tried a couple other local places and same thing. They special order other stuff for me though. Now I have to drive 2 hours to a big city to get it. Then because they have such a great selection I end up spending over $200 on beer. I can't decide if this is a good problem or not!
     
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  2. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I still see it multiple places every year, but someone from SN posted sales have been declining. I hope they never stop making it.

    They have this vertical 12 pack for sale online for $35 and they ship to OH. Free shipping if you spend $75.

    https://shop.sierranevada.com/products/bigfoot-vertical-12-pack-ca?_pos=4&_sid=9cadfa66d&_ss=r
     
    #562 DIM, Mar 20, 2022
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  3. EmperorBevis

    EmperorBevis Grand High Pooh-Bah (9,338) Sep 25, 2011 England
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    Really in the mood for a US Barleywine tonight so looks like this isn’t being aged any further lmao
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    #563 EmperorBevis, Mar 23, 2022
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  4. puck1225

    puck1225 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,585) Dec 22, 2013 Texas
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    Had some Ionic bourbon barrel aged barleywine this evening from Fibonacci Brewing near Cincinnati. Rich, warm and wonderful. I recommend checking out this brewery if you have a chance.
     
    #564 puck1225, Mar 23, 2022
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  5. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I tried the 3 vintages before 2018 last year and they were all at least interesting, with one being excellent. Hope I come across more recent releases at some point.
     
    #565 DIM, Mar 23, 2022
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  6. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Haven't seen it is SoCal in about a year

    I have checked their website to see if i cant get BA NARWHAL and i cant ever find it there. Makes no sense

    Additionally,
    Imagine all the " I used to buy Bigfoot every year!" Posts if they stopped distributing it outside of CA
     
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  7. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Time Bending from Bottle Logic.

    A month ago I had my first barrel aged pecan pie barleywine. I never expected to have another. Lord Humongous is a tough act to follow, wonderfully named with glorious can art.

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    Brewer's description- Time Bending is a solera-style blend of strong aIe and barleywine that dates back to an initial collaboration with The Eighth State Brewing in 2019. Exemplary liquid aged in a medley of Heaven Hill, Willett and Rittenhouse Rye casks throughout 2019, 2020 and 2021 combines with complex depth - the oldest made soft and round with its extended time in oak, while the youngest offers a spark of molasses-toned bitterness.

    Seems a shame to pile any extras on to the above. It works really well, this is truly amazing, but I'd love try it without the spices and pecans some day.
     
    #567 DIM, Mar 26, 2022
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  8. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Yes, it has become quite a chore to find the last bunch of years. I found a six pack in the spring of 2020 and had not seen it in 2019. I used to buy a case when it was six packs, prior to four packs. I see it’s back in six packs now. I did see this years but it’s quite expensive compared to what it was. I made a purchase from SN, BA spiced and a vert 12 pack was shipped free. Can’t complain about $5 16oz BA cans and $35 vert twelve pack.

    Yes, it’s tougher to find here but can be found with work.

    Enjoy
     
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  9. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    @DIM, sir, you have had quite a run of double-digit ABV beers stretching back six weeks or so. I have to ask, does your liver hurt LOL! Appreciate the thread brother!
    Yesterday afternoon i finally got around to cracking Bernese Barleywine from Thirsty Dog. Definitely a classic American Barleywine, with the fruity malt base and abrasive hop finish. I found it very enjoyable and maybe the big brother to Bigfoot?
    Cheers,
    Tom

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  10. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    lol, I'm a big guy, no pain so far!

    That sounds like a good one, hope I see it around these parts.
     
    #570 DIM, Mar 26, 2022
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  11. Rug

    Rug Grand Pooh-Bah (3,454) Aug 20, 2018 Massachusetts
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    Proclamation out of RI does a really nice English Barleywine called The Floor Is Barleywine. So naturally, when they released The Floorpie Is Barleywine, a version with pecans, I had to get it. Big big big mistake. It smelled like syrupy vomit. I'm mostly skeptical of adjuncted Barleywines now, only buying them from trusted breweries
     
    #571 Rug, Mar 27, 2022
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  12. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Wow, that is a vivid description. And I have to say floor pie is a terrible name. I strongly prefer non-addjunked barleywine but I have had some very pleasant surprises. Tree of Bliss was one, I saw that you liked that one as well. I would have loved to try that without the extras though.
     
    #572 DIM, Mar 27, 2022
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  13. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    That has GOT to be some kind of joke. Seriously, did they release it on 1 April?

    Even after a quick search, I have no idea what "floorpie" "floor pie" is, however your description seems apt.
     
    #573 SLeffler27, Mar 27, 2022
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  14. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
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  15. Rug

    Rug Grand Pooh-Bah (3,454) Aug 20, 2018 Massachusetts
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    Correct sir! Tree Of Bliss was, well, pure bliss. They usually an already fruity coffee as an adjunct so I think that's why the orange worked so well with it too.
    This guy gets it!
     
    #575 Rug, Mar 28, 2022
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  16. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    That’s odd - it has been in SoCal (San Diego, LA, and IE) for a few weeks now. Also found several stores in NorCal with it this past week.
     
    #576 Beersnake, Mar 28, 2022
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  17. Blueribbon666

    Blueribbon666 Pooh-Bah (1,669) Jul 4, 2008 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah

    Good to see the English style is the leading vote getter. I found this surprising given the love of hops. Some of the American styles are a hop grind, I like hops and many double and triple IPAs but for that style I prefer the maltier English style.
     
    #577 Blueribbon666, Mar 30, 2022
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  18. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    I can't remember the last time I didn't see Bigfoot in Casper.
     
    #578 Bitterbill, Mar 31, 2022
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  19. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    BA Narwhal? We have it in Casper.
     
    #579 Bitterbill, Mar 31, 2022
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  20. Hinda65

    Hinda65 Pooh-Bah (1,908) May 7, 2017 Utah
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    Here's a real nice English Barleywine. Wastach's Top of Main series had a few different brews they aged in Pinot Noir barrels..This one is great. Classic English barleywine flavors with a very slight dry/sour taste from the barrels. This is my last one and im hoping they do it again.

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    #580 Hinda65, Apr 1, 2022
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