Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2024)

Fair enough.

One more tip- Fegley's has a barleywine called Wassail-something in cans. Haven't seen it in the wild but will keep an eye out.

 

DANG! You set the mark high. 2024 is looking to be a fine year indeed.

 

I see what you did right there, with that Off Color beer. Well done. Well done indeed!

 

And Troegs to re-brew Flying Mouflan!

 

2017 J.W. Lees Harvest Ale. Wanted to start of the new year with one of my favorite beers.

Kicking off the 2024 Cellar Review thread with my notes.

 

It's an honor to be tagged in the OP here.
Tried to get wife to open Alesmith - Dark but she didn't wanna drink. I'll prolly open it soon

 

Hell yeah, the O.G. scratch #4 recipe!

 

@zid inspired me to crack this one open, Buttonwoods Old 138



Brett Barleywine is truly an unhinged concept, but I’m aware that this is supposed to be a historical approximation of Barleywine. While the traditional sweeter English Barleywine notes do remain, they're overruled by a sharp fruitiness and even smoky notes of tobacco at points. A very unique beer that’s definitely worth a try

4.15/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

 

Morning barleywine, because why not? Tree House: Gilded Grove, Ceramic Toast Barrel

Aged in toasted French oak barrels. Less sweet than the Madeira barrel version. Not a whole lot going on, but there’s nothing to get upset about other than the high price, and intense presentation which leads you to think it will be something special. I might let the bourbon barrel version sit for a while and see what happens down the road

 

Nice one from @CarolinaCardinals
Once More With Feeling Double BA Barleywine
This is a nice introduction to Casita for me.

Thanks to CarolinaCardinals for not only entering this one into the DB but for sending it to ME!
Deep mahogany (almost obsidian) in hue. Loosely packed head forms, with large bubbles that hint at tan, but tapers off quickly. Low retention, slight lacing.
Nose is Bourbon forward, hinting at a boozy warm ride. Caramel, dates, brown sugar, and a mild hint of charred barrel comes through as well. Very nice.
Flavor is different than the nose previewed. The sweetness shows up first. Caramel, brown sugar, toffee, dates, raisin, and candy sugars. Bourbon peeks in as it warms. The ride continues with hints of fruity port notes. This is the reverse of what I expected. Still good, but definitely sweet.
Mouthfeel has a respectable heft, low carbonation, and a smooth, gently warm finish.
4.03/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

 

I need more Barleywine and so does SoCal:

 

I'm pretty sure this is my 1st beer from Elysian, Barrel-Aged Cyclops a 13.6% sipper from '22. Pretty impressive beer for $9.99x4.

Nice day to enjoy it outside.....

 

I’m loving this one from @snaotheus : Single Hill, “Parallax “ Barrel-Aged Barleywine! I’m definitely getting hooked on Barleywine!

 

Prodigality by Jackie O’s.12% barleywine that’s boozier than many Jackie Os barleywines. Love it. Cheers.

 

Happens to the best of us

 

That's among my favorite from them, definitely stands out as unique.