Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    unless labeled as a “black barleywine” (whatever the fuck that even means) do you find many that are black in appearance? i find most to be murky puddle water brown to a deeper, darker ruby-ish brown..
     
    #541 Luscious_Malfoy, Mar 2, 2023
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  2. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Like that one right there. But yeah I guess dark dark brown. My humor doesn't translate well over text
     
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  3. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    :grin::laughing:

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  4. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    it took every last bit of my restraint not to post michael scott that’s what she said gif… this is even better :joy::rofl::rofl:
     
    #544 Luscious_Malfoy, Mar 2, 2023
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  5. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    i know what you’re saying! the lighter brown ones tend to be the uglier ones in my experience.

    to me, i think of straight jacket and it’s ruby red edges with a darker brown center appearance. beautiful beer all around.
     
    #545 Luscious_Malfoy, Mar 2, 2023
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  6. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Tomas - I still have not cracked mine yet given my quasi-FIFO method for imbibing.
    Did not see a Yelp or BA rating for this from ya @Resistance88. What would you rate this?
    Cheers!
    Tom
     
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  7. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I am very excited for this treat I got from @Beersnake1 a few months ago. Binkie Claws, a collaboration between Hair of the Dog and De Molen. Bottled in August 2015, the description reads exactly like Doggie Claws, the the ABV is a few points higher here at 13.5%.

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    The pour is a pretty one, with a small sticky head atop a ruby tinted, dark copper colored beer that shines with perfect clarity.

    The taste overlaps with some vintages of Doggie Claws I've tried, but not a lot. At this age, D.C. is usually a good deal sweeter. Lots of toffee up front that take on a charred, biting quality as the hops assert themselves more and more towards the finish. I get a little sweet orange juice up front and there is a nice lingering cherry note with hints of potpourri like dried fruits and baking spices at the back end. More and more of the fruit emerges as this warms and breathes. I am getting a strong raisin flavor towards the middle now as I'm finishing the glass. Marvelous beer, thanks Tim!
     
    #547 DIM, Mar 3, 2023
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  8. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    I always wish I could age my more hop forward barleywines for 5+ years to get some of the sweeter flavors to develop naturally. However, my will power is very weak. Longest I’ve ever been able to do it is a bottle of bigfoot for 2 years

    The old ones I find on the shelves are always no good (imo due to storage at 70 degrees in daylight for years)
     
    #548 VodkaPong87, Mar 3, 2023
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  9. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    My weak willpower means I buy too much damn beer. Makes aging it easier:grin:
     
    #549 DIM, Mar 3, 2023
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  10. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    Four Roses is the evil common denominator!
     
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  11. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    You NEED the Lees Harvest Ale with 1986 yeast.
     
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  12. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    This Jackie Oh’s Cellar Cuvée II is a looker.

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    #552 micada, Mar 3, 2023
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  13. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    If I see it...
    Damn tasty too.
     
    #553 DIM, Mar 3, 2023
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  14. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    Going to the Voodoo BA Day Saturday?
     
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  15. Griffin2

    Griffin2 Pooh-Bah (2,447) Aug 22, 2014 Virginia
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    Was at Fairwinds Pre 8 year anniversary party. Had their anniversary barleywine. This is always good.
     
    #555 Griffin2, Mar 3, 2023
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  16. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    I've never rated on Yelp !
    :stuck_out_tongue:

    I would easily give it a 4.
    It wasn't bad at all,though not something i would want again.

    felt like all the barrels kinda clashed with eachother but wasn't a mess .
    My wife who's a major Barleywine head really enjoyed it though and that's what counts!
    Grateful for your recs , everything you've sent me and look forward to everything comin. !
     
    #556 Resistance88, Mar 3, 2023
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  17. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    No, wrong side of the state unfortunately.
     
    #557 DIM, Mar 3, 2023
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  18. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Any idea how to find the bottling date for these? I can tell it’s going to be quite good with more time

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    #558 VodkaPong87, Mar 3, 2023
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  19. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    They used to date their bottles right below the neck, but I don't believe they're dated at all now.
     
    #559 DIM, Mar 3, 2023
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  20. LSMroz

    LSMroz Zealot (672) Jan 25, 2013 Illinois
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    The few bottles I've ever had of that were infected. Has caused me to never try to buy any more. I'm sure they have fixed that by now but PTSD is real.
     
    #560 LSMroz, Mar 3, 2023
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