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. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    I'm confident that somewhere a brewery is selling an over-engineered beer at a premium because it was "aged on its side".
     
    #1021 Spade, Aug 23, 2022
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  2. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    Or in a cave, on a boat, underwater, at sea.

    Enjoy
     
    #1022 Giantspace, Aug 24, 2022
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  3. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    When you find that brewery, let me know if they make a barleywine. I'll surely buy one:flushed:
     
    #1023 DIM, Aug 24, 2022
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  4. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    OK, fine. Whatever.

    If you find it first grab one for me.
     
    #1024 Spade, Aug 24, 2022
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  5. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Maybe next time! I would love to see a barleywine box, or at least a mix!
     
    #1025 Beersnake, Aug 24, 2022
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  6. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I’m in!
     
    #1026 Beersnake, Aug 24, 2022
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  7. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    There haven’t been many, but this next box will be only stouts and definitely lots of crazy stuff. Barrel aged for sure, but there will likely be many with other stuff added. These extreme boxes push the limits.
     
    #1027 Beersnake, Aug 24, 2022
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  8. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
    Trader

    Yep that’s what that was. Never got to try the other years/formats.
     
    #1028 Uberdachen, Aug 24, 2022
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  9. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Insanity! This is a fantastic barleywine. Very balanced and malt-forward. Cheers!

    [​IMG]
     
    #1029 Beersnake, Aug 24, 2022
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  10. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    #1030 sulldaddy, Aug 24, 2022
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  11. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    #1031 Giantspace, Aug 24, 2022
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  12. cheeseheadinMinneapolis

    cheeseheadinMinneapolis Pooh-Bah (2,011) Sep 20, 2017 Wisconsin
    Pooh-Bah

    Last night (8/23/2022) I stopped at Northbound Brew Pub in Minneapolis, MN
    Had a full pour of Block Heater. Factory HorsePower rated (overrated?) at 11.6%, 62 IBU
    Nice looking beer. Taste: Not what i was expecting. Not very sweet. Some caramel, plus a fruit mix: Dark fruit, cherry and something else. Brandy and port wine. Thin lite body not very malty. ABV is well hidden.
    It's OK
    https://untappd.com/b/northbound-smokehouse-brewpub-block-heater/508454
    https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/29923/109349/
     
    #1032 cheeseheadinMinneapolis, Aug 24, 2022
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  13. NorsemanOne

    NorsemanOne Pooh-Bah (2,331) Sep 17, 2021 Utah
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I can't agree with this enough. I think I would have enjoyed SN Bigfoot if I'd let it sit and age longer than a year.
     
    #1033 NorsemanOne, Aug 24, 2022
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  14. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Endolith from Jackie O's. Endoliths are organisms that live in rocks. Interesting name for a barleywine.

    [​IMG]

    I love the sweet elements at work here, but I wouldn't have minded a little something for balance and contrast. Caramelized brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, bourbon, Moravian sugar cake, etc. Kinda one note but it's a pretty one, sung clear and clean.
     
    #1034 DIM, Aug 25, 2022
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  15. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    I suppose I should get around to trying this one. Barrel-aged isn't my favorite concept but balanced and malt-forward sounds like it might work for me.
     
    #1035 Spade, Aug 25, 2022
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  16. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Last one of 4 pack number one.

    Reubens/ Hair Of The Dog Collab

    Barnacles - English Style Barleywine

    [​IMG]
     
    #1036 Resistance88, Aug 25, 2022
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  17. Rug

    Rug Grand Pooh-Bah (3,454) Aug 20, 2018 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Oof no fun lol. I did one time have a BW that was intentionally oxidized and it had a slight twangy sour note like that, but it was done nicely
     
    #1037 Rug, Aug 27, 2022
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  18. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    This is the murkiest barleywine I’ve ever had. And I’ve had some 10+ year old ones. I’ve been striking out lately with BWs. This one is decent but really not that great for Spindletap’s reputation

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    #1038 VodkaPong87, Aug 28, 2022
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  19. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Ugh, better luck going forward. There's great ones out there...
     
    #1039 DIM, Aug 28, 2022
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  20. puck1225

    puck1225 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,585) Dec 22, 2013 Texas
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Beerburg Brewing (Austin, TX) Mugwort Barleywine- spontaneously fermented barleywine by this innovative brewery across the street from Jester King. Double dipping on this one - going to also post on wild ale weekend thread!
     
    #1040 puck1225, Aug 28, 2022
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