Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Yes you did and I thoroughly enjoyed it, thanks again!
     
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  2. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Thanks for this post, I enjoyed the read!
     
    #802 DIM, Apr 5, 2023
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  3. Harrison8

    Harrison8 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,285) Dec 6, 2015 Missouri
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    Favorite local bar has Firestone Walker Sucaba '14 on tap. Yesterday, I had a pour of it, and sat out on the patio on a blustery, but sunny, and warm day. Still drinking really fantastic.

    I'll have to go back for more this weekend.
     
    #803 Harrison8, Apr 5, 2023
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  4. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    Bigfoot - Sierra Nevada

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    Never really been a fan. Every few years it gets another shot. The bitterness is far to aggressive for my tastes. Warmth helps.
     
    #804 SLeffler27, Apr 6, 2023
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  5. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    This would be world class if it had more carb!!!!

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    #805 VodkaPong87, Apr 6, 2023
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  6. LSMroz

    LSMroz Zealot (672) Jan 25, 2013 Illinois
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    Just pretend it's from HoTD?
     
    #806 LSMroz, Apr 6, 2023
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  7. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    It’s definitely personal taste. I love beers with zero carb!
     
    #807 Beersnake, Apr 6, 2023
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  8. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Nice. Is that a fresh batch or was it "shelf aged"?
     
    #808 jmdrpi, Apr 6, 2023
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    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    This is the first I had heard about that series of beers. I had searched for some info about it, and came across this pretty good 25 minute video of the collaborators (Goose Island, Ron Pattinson, Derek Prentice) discussing the Black Eagle beer.
     
    #809 jmdrpi, Apr 6, 2023
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  10. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Looks good, what is it?
     
    #810 DIM, Apr 6, 2023
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  11. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I agree, for barleywines especially. I've got something flat to send your way soon.
     
    #811 DIM, Apr 6, 2023
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  12. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    No way to know unfortunately, no dates on Weyerbacher bottles anymore. Another place I frequent did restock it a month or so ago after not having it for a long time.
     
    #812 DIM, Apr 6, 2023
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  13. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Was definitely one of the better ones I've had recently:

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    #813 VodkaPong87, Apr 6, 2023
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  14. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Mechaphant from Old Irving, a generous extra in a recent trade.

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    Lots of fruit here, all drizzled in toffee. I get dates, golden raisins, cooked apples, and maybe a little candied orange. The finish adds a little cocoa powder and a hint of leafy bitterness. This is tasty and stands out as unique. And is there maybe a little nougat in there?
     
    #814 DIM, Apr 7, 2023
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  15. Qu3st

    Qu3st Savant (1,205) Dec 4, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Bury it in your yard for 3-5 years. Aggressiveness will mellow a bunch.
     
    #815 Qu3st, Apr 7, 2023
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  16. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Or 10 years!
     
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    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Don (batch 2) from Hair of the Dog. 17.8% ABV, and opened 4 months ago. Had it in the fridge capped since. Still fantastic.

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    #817 Beersnake, Apr 7, 2023
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  18. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Any drop off at all? Did you save any for later? Good to know they have that kind of staying power. Looking forward to the next batch!
     
    #818 DIM, Apr 7, 2023
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  19. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I think it changed very little, to the point where it was not noticeable. I think this is very similar to something like Utopias. I didn't save any, but I have another unopened bottle that I will experiment with after it's opened. I also can't wait for the next batch. Cheers!
     
    #819 Beersnake, Apr 7, 2023
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  20. Rug

    Rug Grand Pooh-Bah (3,454) Aug 20, 2018 Massachusetts
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    I'll be hitting 1600 reviews this weekend and was planning to have this, but this thing seems so bulletproof I may end up saving it for review 2000
     
    #820 Rug, Apr 7, 2023
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