Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Nice! Hope you all are having a blast!
     
    #1441 FBarber, Jul 13, 2023
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  2. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Absolutely! It's all but impossible to get the kids out of the water, there are some gorgeous reefs here and they are as excited as can be. Curious kids exploring is an absolute joy to watch.
     
    #1442 DIM, Jul 13, 2023
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  3. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    OH MY! We’re off to see the…
     
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  4. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    This is the 44th NEW barleywine for me this year. It's still possible that I could hit 100!

    I received this from @beergoot back in December as part of BIF 16. 2022 bourbon-barrel aged barleywine from Phantom Canyon Brewing in Colorado. One of only 72 bottles!! Aged for 3 months in Elijah Craig '14 year' barrels. Comes in at 10.5% ABV.

    Poured at fridge temp. Pours a nice dark brown with almost no head. The nose is dominated by dark fruit, sweet toffee, and a hint of bourbon. A slight molasses note as well.

    The taste is fantastic. The barrel stands out right away, which is surprising given that it was only aged for 3 months. Wow. Tons of toffee, bitter oak, slight vanilla, burnt brown sugar, and tons of malts. So smooth! Thanks, Dave!

    4.25/5

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    #1444 Beersnake, Jul 14, 2023
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  5. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Do scotch ales have a place in here? Getting some (hopefully) very nice barrel aged ones today
     
    #1445 VodkaPong87, Jul 14, 2023
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  6. Ewebrew

    Ewebrew Initiate (50) Jul 15, 2023 Scotland

    Hi, Newbie to this place, but glad I found it.
    Love Barley Wine and our micro brewery produces a very small batch of 300 or so bottles each year at 8.5% ABV. Not that I am promoting it for sale here, it sells very quickly when we release it at Christmas, but just thought some may be intrested that there are some out there who still love to make it. When we introduced the beer last Christmas, I have to say the vast majority of the locals living here in this area of the Highlands had not even heard of Barley Wine. Not really associated with this neck of the woods at all. Glad to say our introduction of the drink to this area has been met with some enthusiasm and a few converts.
    If you want to see our tasting notes on our own BW jump onto our web site at www.ewebrew.beer
     
    #1446 Ewebrew, Jul 15, 2023
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  7. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    A lot of people I mention it to have never heard of the style. How does that one taste at 8.5%? I don’t think I’ve ever seen one with that “low” of an abv
     
    #1447 VodkaPong87, Jul 15, 2023
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  8. Ewebrew

    Ewebrew Initiate (50) Jul 15, 2023 Scotland

    We like it, the flavour is strong enough to carry it and the ABV at the lower end of the spectrum to enable an extra one on an evening. Ours carries a deep treacle toffee/ liquorice flavour from the liberal use of crystal malts and plenty of residual sweetness at the expense of ABV as we mash quite low temp and short time for this type of brew.
     
    #1448 Ewebrew, Jul 15, 2023
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  9. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Away from the Shire from Cherry St. Brewing. Barleywine aged in a blend of bourbon and brandy barrels. Comes in at 10.8% ABV.

    Poured at fridge temp. Pours a nice dark brown with a thin layer of head. The nose is fantastic. Definitely picking up the brandy barrel here. Sweet toffee, plums, and raisin bread.

    The taste is wonderful. Tons of brandy, bourbon, toffee, maple, brown sugar, and plums. Definitely on the sweet side, but it's not overdone. Lovely barleywine.

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    #1449 Beersnake, Jul 16, 2023
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  10. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    It definitely has been discussed a few times on here. The similarities are striking. I don't think we would kick you out if you posted a few :wink:
     
    #1450 Beersnake, Jul 16, 2023
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  11. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    @zid made a compelling case on their behalf so absolutely!
     
    #1451 DIM, Jul 16, 2023
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  12. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Got me by 3 so far and l bet you have a lot more new ones on hand than I do. Hope you hit 100!

    Oops, make that. Missed your last post...
     
    #1452 DIM, Jul 16, 2023
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  13. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I definitely have a stack in the cellar (your generosity has played a large part in this!). I really have some work to do!
     
    #1453 Beersnake, Jul 16, 2023
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  14. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    If the following counts as a "compelling case" then I have vastly underestimated my power of persuasion. :wink::grin:
     
    #1454 zid, Jul 16, 2023
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  15. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    That can be a pretty typical strength for barley wine in the UK ( @Ewebrew is in Scotland).
    (And don't forget that Bigfoot isn't much higher at 9.6%)
     
    #1455 zid, Jul 16, 2023
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  16. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    This was the compelling case I was referring to, Barley wine has plenty of room under the umbrella. Not referencing Scotch ale specifically, but I thought the sentiment applied.:beers:
     
    #1456 DIM, Jul 17, 2023
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  17. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    No crimes, though!:grimacing::sunglasses::stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #1457 Braunmeister_1943, Jul 17, 2023
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  18. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    ‘Mighty’ from Tree House. Have one more to try and age, and two of the ‘oaked’ version. This is pretty good. Bigfoot with a richer, less TIPA profile

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    #1458 VodkaPong87, Jul 17, 2023
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  19. Blogjackets

    Blogjackets Grand Pooh-Bah (4,816) Nov 22, 2017 Ohio
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    Barrel Aged Nemesis. Cheers.
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    #1459 Blogjackets, Jul 19, 2023
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  20. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    How's that? We don't get any Mothership stuff out here, sadly.
     
    #1460 VodkaPong87, Jul 19, 2023
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