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. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I figured the info was somewhere. I really don't understand why some breweries don't list the ABV on the bottle/can. Does anyone know if there is a specific reason?
     
    #1761 Beersnake, Dec 9, 2022
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  2. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    That one is it interesting beast for sure. Glad you liked it! I wasn't sure if you would or not ...

    Not sure why the ABV is not listed, it is on the BA Behemoth from earlier this year.
     
    #1762 DIM, Dec 9, 2022
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  3. Pereza987

    Pereza987 Pundit (782) Nov 2, 2014 Florida
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    Desponia from Cigar City’s El Catador club. Barleywine aged in wheated bourbon barrels. This was exceptional. Cigar City continues to knock these club bottles out of the park.
     
    #1763 Pereza987, Dec 9, 2022
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  4. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Tonight I have Work Life Balance from Fair State Brewing Cooperative, another from @Beersnake1 . I live out the name, work-life balance. I work 6 hours a day 180 days per year:slight_smile:

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    From a brewery I've never heard of in a nondescript can, I have no expectations. Damn, this is absolutely marvelous. I'm going to start with the mouthfeel which is incredible. It's both soft and airy while being full and creamy. The perfect vehicle for the dynamic combination of toffee, figs, and chocolate. It's sweet for sure but has a wonderful depth of flavor and a lot 9f layers. The 13% is nowhere to be found. Thank you so much for this gem @Beersnake1 , I was absolutely blown away!
     
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  5. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    bought another 4pk today, so why not. such a great bw. cheers!!
     
    #1765 Luscious_Malfoy, Dec 9, 2022
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  6. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Nice! Glad you liked that one! I got myself a can as well, so I will open that this weekend and compare notes! Cheers!
     
    #1766 Beersnake, Dec 10, 2022
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  7. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I'm sipping on another gem from @DIM - Santa's Brass from Drake's Brewing. Aged in Heaven Hill barrels.

    This one was poured closer to cellar temp (around 50 degrees). The nose is phenomenal. The barrel really comes through here. Vanilla, toffee, port, raisins, truffle, and some oak.

    The taste is wonderful. Super smooth. More viscous that most barleywines. Sweet toffee, brown sugar, vanilla yogurt, figs, dates, bourbon, raisin bread. The aftertaste is predominantly sweet candy/toffee. Mouthfeel is pretty thick bodied. Overall, a wonderful barlyewine! Thanks so much, Dan!

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  8. colby600

    colby600 Pooh-Bah (1,919) Mar 24, 2015 Connecticut
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    Fox Farm Copestone b5. Port is less prominent than in the past, sweet, smooth, raisin, toffee and bourbon. I feel the Port/Bourbon blends very well this year.
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    #1768 colby600, Dec 10, 2022
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  9. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Glad that was a hit, excellent write up as always! Tree looks great too:beers:
     
    #1769 DIM, Dec 10, 2022
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  10. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    That sounds lovely.
     
    #1770 DIM, Dec 10, 2022
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  11. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Copestone is fantastic!
     
    #1771 Beersnake, Dec 10, 2022
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  12. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I'm just hoping the tree stays upright after it's decorated. We have two one-year old cats that love to climb up the middle. I'm hoping to avoid a Christmas Vacation incident :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #1772 Beersnake, Dec 10, 2022
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  13. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Last night had a glass of Barrel Aged Nautical Disaster at Round Guys Brewing (Lansdale, PA). Boozy, toffee, caramel.
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    #1773 jmdrpi, Dec 10, 2022
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  14. AlexIrigoyen

    AlexIrigoyen Zealot (635) Jun 3, 2016 Georgia
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    I used to be mostly a stout drinker and this beer was a total gateway beer for me into the world of big boozy barleywines. Cool to see it again
     
    #1774 AlexIrigoyen, Dec 10, 2022
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  15. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Tree House Brewing - Tree of Bliss. Very complex, great depth of flavor - molasses, bourbon, citrus, vanilla, espresso, maple.

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    #1775 jmdrpi, Dec 10, 2022
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  16. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
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    Not sure if you meant this one but it reminded me to crack one.

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    Store said it was 2017 despite the label saying 2016, so probably one of the two. Little hiss, less head. The aroma is intense, a smothering hug by an overserved, overperfumed grandmother. Such alcohol sweetness it drinks a bit like a 120 Minute Lite. Season’s greetings!
     
    #1776 Uberdachen, Dec 10, 2022
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  17. ATL6245

    ATL6245 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,984) Aug 16, 2018 Georgia
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    Had to add this one to the thread. From Good Word Brewing in Duluth, GA, A Tenacious Illusion. A 10% English Barleywine made by blending a barleywine and wheatwine. Very interesting. It's sweet, as expected. Very fruity. You'd swear they added cherries and/or strawberries but has minimal tartness. Alcohol is extremely well hidden. You'd get hammered on these very easily. Excellent effort by GW.

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    #1777 ATL6245, Dec 10, 2022
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  18. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Nice flavors of them green raisins,apricot and fig on this Non BBA Barleywine from Olde Hickory
    Thanks @arizcards !
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    #1778 Resistance88, Dec 10, 2022
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  19. Rug

    Rug Grand Pooh-Bah (3,454) Aug 20, 2018 Massachusetts
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    Absolutely loved this one!
     
    #1779 Rug, Dec 10, 2022
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  20. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Re-reviewing this, my original was kind of slapdash.
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    Aromas of slightly burned caramel, potent but enticing whiskey, and figgy fruits are what I notice most. To varying degrees I also found leathery tobacco, naked oak, and hints of chocolate and vanilla. As great as this smells, it tastes even better. Everything in the aroma is here but with a little more balance maybe? The chocolate is a little more noticeable while the fruit is a bit diminished. The caramelized brown sugar is amazing, sweet but with enough char to keep it interesting. The whiskey is there throughout, warming every aspect in such a wonderful way. There is just a hint of a burn at the exhale, but that's to be expected. This is incredibly well executed and there is a lot more going on than I can describe.
     
    #1780 DIM, Dec 11, 2022
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