Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Like some others here, working to make room for an incoming BIF box. Yep, I'm bailing out a boat with a thimble. Having Barrel Aged Intent Blend 2 from New Image. A blend of barleywine aged 40 months in Colorado Bourbon and 18 months in Kentucky Rye and Bourbon Barrels.

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    Oh yeah this is right in my wheelhouse, reminiscent of a Kane offering. I can think of no higher praise. The carbonation is practically nill while the body is full and wonderfully sticky. There is a potent black strap molasses note right out of the gate that is noticeable throughout. It is joined by burned caramel, intense tobacco, concentrated raisins, and beautifully well incorporated mellow brown liquor. This is a gem.
     
    #1941 DIM, Oct 15, 2023
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  2. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Thanks @SLeffler27 for the idea. This is tasting mighty fine. Has an interesting bitterness that I didn’t expect. Still have one left that I might open in a couple years. I can see this being much different after a few years

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    #1942 VodkaPong87, Oct 16, 2023
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  3. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    This is a Barleywine, Change my mind

    got home after Fucking doing groceries and power is out. Getting ptsd from last years fiasco where power went in and out for a month straight.
    After doming the 4 pack of Festbier from Homage and this tho ,things are comin up milhouse!
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    #1943 Resistance88, Oct 16, 2023
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  4. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Nice one Milly!
     
    #1944 DIM, Oct 16, 2023
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  5. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    I usually enjoy FW Barleywines , but this is a like a terrible simple syrup or aunt jemima corn syrup .
    Firestone Walkies /The Bruery - Heavy Things
    1/5
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    #1945 Resistance88, Oct 16, 2023
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  6. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    :joy:

    RETURN TO SENDER
    clapping 16 times before writing it on the box and taking 8 steps in a triangular motion
     
    #1946 Resistance88, Oct 16, 2023
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  7. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I love visiting people with mild ocd in their homes. Casually leave a cupboard door slightly ajar, fan through their books sloppily, accidentally knock wall art off center, the fun never ends. It's good to have a hobby.:laughing: I wonder if @Beersnake1 will ever invite me over?
     
    #1947 DIM, Oct 16, 2023
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  8. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    (shivers) I’m never giving you my address.
     
    #1948 zid, Oct 17, 2023
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  9. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I'll bring good, adjunkless barley wine...:innocent:
     
    #1949 DIM, Oct 17, 2023
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  10. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Haha - did I tell you that I moved to Alaska?
     
    #1950 Beersnake, Oct 17, 2023
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  11. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    We’ll drink it outside. :wink:
     
    #1951 zid, Oct 17, 2023
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  12. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I've always wanted to go!
    :rolling_eyes: fine
     
    #1952 DIM, Oct 17, 2023
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  13. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    This is 100% an American Barleywine
    What great god damned beer and at 11 years old it's fan-fuckin-tastic
    Stone Brewing 2012 Double Bastard
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    #1953 Resistance88, Oct 17, 2023
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  14. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Damn it I missed that dear. What happened Stone? You used to be cool.
     
    #1954 DIM, Oct 17, 2023
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  15. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    Getting a little personal I see. HA! I actually read that in my Grandmother’s voice, which is weird on sooo many levels.
     
    #1955 SLeffler27, Oct 17, 2023
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  16. Bitburger

    Bitburger Pooh-Bah (2,373) Oct 19, 2016 Vermont
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    My favorite brewery; cheers!
     
    #1956 Bitburger, Oct 17, 2023
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  17. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Damn speak to text strikes again!
     
    #1957 DIM, Oct 18, 2023
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  18. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Luckily for me i spent so much damned time there that they give me a heads up, sometimes over a month in advance, about OG BA tappings and releases.
    I missed the 2013 Old Guardian this time , but I'll get it again soon *fingers crossed*
     
    #1958 Resistance88, Oct 18, 2023
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  19. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Enjoy and know that I am intensely jealous.
     
    #1959 DIM, Oct 18, 2023
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  20. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Having a 2020 Third Coast Old Ale courtesy of @CarolinaCardinals Thanks Tom!

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    I can't recall the last time I had one of these, what the hell is wrong with me? Maybe it's all the sweeter, BA beers I drink that make this seem so wonderfully fresh and bright in contrast. Light, sugary caramel, sweet candy orange and some pleasant grapefruit bitterness at the finish. I am thoroughly enjoying the hell out of this.
     
    #1960 DIM, Oct 18, 2023
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