Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    2020 Object Permanence from Kane.

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    Another stellar barleywine from Kane. Plenty of caramel and molasses provide a sturdy base to showcase beautifully bountiful bourbon and subtler notes of raisins, dates, leather, vanilla, and gentle oak drying things out at the back end. There is also a subdued vinous quality at work here. Damn these guys make a fine barleywine.
     
    #581 DIM, Mar 7, 2023
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  2. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    #582 cavedave, Mar 7, 2023
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  3. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    Barley Wines are a unique treat that showcase how the really good S. cerevisiae, the ones best capable to ferment grain and throw delicious flavors, can be coddled and cajoled to produce magical elixirs, despite being given an alcohol environment they usually aren't capable to withstand. So the really skilled brewer can take IIPA ingredients and Chico yeast, add to them, and produce a +/- 15% beer that tastes like nectar of the gods, and more than ably provides a state of mind that is beyond wonderful. This is a thread in praise of Barley Wine, which I completely endorse, though I haven't the collection of poetic paeans for BW's as I do for stouts (written for yearly tastings back in the day). So let's just keep it simple-

    Here's to those brewers able to provide us with Barley Wines that in many ways are the culmination of the brewers' craft and art, and certainly are among the most enjoyable of beverages in every way. Cheers!
     
    #583 cavedave, Mar 7, 2023
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  4. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Well said, nice to see you here Dave!:beers:
     
    #584 DIM, Mar 7, 2023
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  5. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    Thanks! Nice to be here with you all!
     
    #585 cavedave, Mar 7, 2023
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  6. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    In case you didn't see it, there will be a March Madness beer tournament coming up soon. Looking at the list of top 68 beers (https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/popular/), it appears that there is ONLY ONE barleywine! The world is clearly messed up. Regardless, that beer is Bigfoot and I assume we will all be drinking and posting our pictures of Bigfoot during the tournament. I mean, Bigfoot must get through to the final round!!

    WHO'S WITH ME???

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    #586 Beersnake, Mar 8, 2023
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    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    #587 Beersnake, Mar 8, 2023
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  8. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    if i actually saw it on shelves here.
     
    #588 Resistance88, Mar 8, 2023
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  9. lucius10

    lucius10 Pooh-Bah (2,556) Aug 1, 2017 California
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    Here! Here! and Cheers!!!:beers::beers::beers:
     
    #589 lucius10, Mar 8, 2023
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  10. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I hear it will be very soon! However, I just saw that shops in the Netherlands just got it!!!! WTF!
     
    #590 Beersnake, Mar 8, 2023
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  11. LSMroz

    LSMroz Zealot (672) Jan 25, 2013 Illinois
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    Visiting Vegas and saw it on the shelf of the Total Wine here today. Maybe you'll get it soon?
     
    #591 LSMroz, Mar 8, 2023
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  12. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    i rarely see it out here in my area. doubt anyone in immediate dtla area sees it as well.
    the only spot i knew that would get it got ran off by landlords last year and have yet to see it since. i still have 2 bottles from 2022
    only reason i would want some now is for CA to win whatever is happening
     
    #592 Resistance88, Mar 8, 2023
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  13. ZebulonXZogg

    ZebulonXZogg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,142) May 5, 2015 Illinois
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    A new thread perhaps, "Nasty looking crap in my can"!
     
    #593 ZebulonXZogg, Mar 8, 2023
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  14. Qu3st

    Qu3st Savant (1,205) Dec 4, 2015 Massachusetts
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    I've only ever had Brew 3000 (2019) and it was last year. Possibly the best beer I've ever had, definitely the best BW.
     
    #594 Qu3st, Mar 8, 2023
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  15. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    the best way i can put it : if you like DarkLord youlllive BrewX000 series.
     
    #595 Resistance88, Mar 8, 2023
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  16. Qu3st

    Qu3st Savant (1,205) Dec 4, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Just arrived, not sure which to drink first...
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    #596 Qu3st, Mar 8, 2023
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  17. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    mixem around, close your eyes and pick 1
     
    #597 Resistance88, Mar 8, 2023
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  18. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I don't see a wrong answer in the picture. My favorite there is Matt though.
     
    #598 DIM, Mar 8, 2023
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  19. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    Speaking of pale and good looking barley wines, I'm now mostly done with this 4 pack (recycled pic from an earlier can). I'm always happy to see a barley wine that hasn't touched bourbon or something. This one touched a foeder, but fortunately for me there wasn't a strong, off-putting oak character. This one was very fruity. Some herbal hop character for balance would have made it more appealing to me.
     
    #599 zid, Mar 8, 2023
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  20. LSMroz

    LSMroz Zealot (672) Jan 25, 2013 Illinois
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    Had it once and remember it being a magical experience. So I agree, maybe start with a different one so you don't have a chance of going downhill after it.
     
    #600 LSMroz, Mar 9, 2023
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