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. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    I think the regular was a pretty close representation of the MOAS flavor profile. I haven’t scored any BA Nemesis, but I hazard a guess that would be even closer. I’m a hack drinker, but the stout-like middle of those seemed related.
     
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  2. Beer_Economicus

    Beer_Economicus Pooh-Bah (2,698) Apr 8, 2017 Ohio
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    Are you sure you didn’t have the BA version? I believe the funky 4-pack ones that were released in the last 12-18 months (bottle shop series?) was BA.
     
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  3. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    Err urr. I had them a bit ago. 4-pack Nemesis. I didn’t save a bottle.
     
    #763 micada, Jun 3, 2022
  4. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    If the “Bottle Shop” series was BA then it would be the BA version. They didn’t have many around here, and I didn’t write anything much of a review. My Nemesis rating was on the low side for me. The heavy stout quality to me was what links them, and a blind side by side would be interesting. I don’t have any Nemesis around to try myself any more. I could be way off. I am a proficient drinker, but that doesn’t mean my palate and/or memory are worth much!
     
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  5. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    The Bottle Shop version I have here says nothing (on the label) about being barrel aged. If anyone needs a photo just holler and I'll get to it this evening.
     
    #765 Spade, Jun 3, 2022
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  6. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    the Nemesis that was released nationally over a year ago was not barrel aged. I believe there was a barrel aged version released only at the brewery recently.
     
    #766 DIM, Jun 3, 2022
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  7. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
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    Fair State - Life Ain’t Fair
    “Sometimes, life calls for a barleywine ale. 14.8 abv” - the can

    “It comes in pints?!” - some hobbit

    I liked it 1 1/2 years ago when it came out and I like it even more now, especially the further along I go.
     
    #767 Uberdachen, Jun 3, 2022
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  8. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
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    I believe:
    “Bottle Shop Series” = regular Nemesis, national distribution

    “Mothership Series” = barrel-aged Nemesis, not national distribution
     
    #768 Uberdachen, Jun 3, 2022
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  9. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Thanks for clearing that up.:beers:
     
    #769 DIM, Jun 3, 2022
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  10. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Enjoyed a Nemesis with round 2 today. Solid American Barleywine for sure but not quite as enjoyable as Bigfoot.
    Cheers!
    Tom

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    #770 CarolinaCardinals, Jun 3, 2022
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  11. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Jackie O's Rum Barrel Aged Brick Kiln

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    2021 bottling, no other dating.

    This is a nice change of pace but bourbon brick kiln is a better beer. Plenty of brown sugar and molasses up front, pretty sweet overall. There is a biting, spicy oak note at the finish that comes on a bit too strong. The body and carbonation are a little on the light side. Solid, but my least favorite offering from Jackie O's so far. Everything else has been stellar.
     
    #771 DIM, Jun 4, 2022
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  12. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    All the Nemesis talk...

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    On the patio with the torches lit and the Phillies on the radio. This may not be barrel aged but it sure is boozy. Kinda dominates the flavor.

    Bottled on 3-8-21.
     
    #772 Spade, Jun 4, 2022
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  13. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Okay, I got distracted by the imperial stout appreciation thread, but Im back with another big boozy B-wine tonight!
    Barreled Souls Big Bang aged for 11 months 26 days in woodford rye barrels. 13.7% ABV. We will see what I pull off the shelf for tomorrow. So many choices and only so much space in my belly!

    onto my review:
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    I am sampling a cellar temp 500 ml bottle poured into my snifter. Bottled on 4/26/2021 and in my cellar since October 2021.
    The beer pours a clear dark mahogany color with deep garnet highlights when I hold the glass to a light source. A fizzy beige head kicks up about 1.5 cm and fades to a thin edging pretty quickly after the pour. Leaves almost no lacing when I swirl or take a sip.
    Aroma is big and malt forward. I get figs and raisins mixing with toffee and some sweet bourbony rye notes. There is also definitely fusol , black peppery booze in there as well. No secret that this is probably a sipping beer!
    First sip reveals a medium to thicker body with slightly sticky mouthfeel and texture. The carbonation is very fine and very tingly, almost prickly on my palate. Feels the part of a barleywine.
    Flavor is sweet malts with toffee and caramel mixing with some fig and brown sugar, and I also get that bourbon/rye note. All fairly sweet flavors and then a bit of bitey booze and a lingering warmth on the swallow. Dont get any hop profile notes here. Each sip definitely leaves a sticky residue on my lips.
    Sipping beer status confirmed with the warmth, booze and sticky texture.
    I enjoy this big sipping beer and would gladly drink this again!
    4.54 in the BA DB
     
    #773 sulldaddy, Jun 4, 2022
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  14. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    For me, baseball on the radio, while sitting outside with a good beer, is the best way to enjoy the game.
     
    #774 SLeffler27, Jun 4, 2022
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  15. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    an enjoyable game for a change!!
     
    #775 FBarber, Jun 4, 2022
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  16. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    We can still turn the season around!
    For years I called the Phillies the phildos. Somehow my mom picked up on this and I once heard her use that term when talking baseball with her minister. Explaining to her later why she shouldn't do that was awkward. Has anybody else had to explain to their mother what a dildo is?
     
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  17. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Completely agree. The Phillies TV broadcast is nearly unwatchable. Occasionally I'll switch the audio to the radio then synch them.
     
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  18. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    An 800 winning percentage the rest of the way should clinch it.
     
    #778 Spade, Jun 4, 2022
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  19. ZombiiiZ

    ZombiiiZ Initiate (81) Jan 5, 2022 South Carolina
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    I do appreciate both American and British barleywines, but I have to say that neither is really my favorite style of beer. What I will say is that I actually really like quite a few barrel-aged barleywines. For me the bourbon barrels really round out some of the "hairier" aspects of a lot of barley wines that tend to turn me off of them while accentuating the vanilla, caramel and sweeter notes to make an overall more balanced and well-rounded beer. Not a huge fan of SN Bigfoot, but the SN Trip in the Woods - BBA Bigfoot is fan-f'n-tastic.
     
    #779 ZombiiiZ, Jun 4, 2022
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  20. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I'm with you. I love most barleywines, but I strongly prefer them barrel aged. Next level deliciousness.
     
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