Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2025)

I'm not jealous

 

You buy a pallet full?

 

I was under control as I still have a few left from last year.

 

I’m glad you’re enjoying it, Tim! I really like it, too. It reminds me of an English-style barleywine.

 

Boulevard Carrot Cake BBA Belgian-Style Strong Ale, 12.2% ABV. I rated this 3.97 in October. Per the OP, Strong ales are cool in this thread.

Packing a box for my BIF target. Those BCBS cylinder boxes work great for shipping bottles. Redacted labels and part of my cellar in the background.

 

Jealous, hoping we get at least the Ice variant in distribution.

 

2023 Copestone from Fox Farm. This has a ‘peaty’ note that I don’t remember. Cheers

 

Port barrel Old Numbskull from Alesmith. Had a short pour with a buddy earlier, having another now.



I wasn't sure about a marriage between American barleywine and port barrels but this is magnificent. Lots of caramel with slightly burnt, bitter edges come through from the base beer. The port barrels add some subtle fruit notes, plums, red raspberries, and of course, lots of port. I also get leather and tobacco. So damn good.

 

Such a good, readily available barleywine!

 

I did a 2018-2021 vertical recently, and

I actually thought the same thing. I normally get the borderline double IPA vibes fresh, but this year it seems in line with just a hoppy barleywine. For some reason it hadn't been distributed in my area since 2021, but I figured only drinking aged versions for the passed few years would have the opposite effect in my perception.

 

the Anvil and Stave label bottles from them are absolute GOD TIER, but the ~50 price tag they Usually have keeps me from ever buying any.
The Imperial Stout releases they have under this label and bottle format are always 5/5..the one thing that makes me consider the membership

 

Ever since i purchased the case a week ago i have been drinking one a day

I WILL hold on to a 4 pack to age and share again when we meet up next

 

If Tim says this is a barleywine it's a barleywine ( better than bigfoot)
Post workout meal on a rooftop in Downtown LA

 

Cross posted from the Cellaruary thread:

2010 North Coast Old Stock Ale.

My last bottle from that year, in my cellar since fresh. Rich malt flavors that are nice, especially at cellar temperature. Raisin, caramel, a little plum and tobacco.

 

At Hoppin’ Frog, drinking a Bite of the Beast English barleywine. 16.6%. Cheers.

 

Boulevard 35th Anniversary Ale



Not sure if this is a barleywine or old ale or somewhere betwixt. The barrel is prominent in the nose but blended nicely in the taste. Glad I tried this one.

 

I’m sure that @DIM and @Beersnake have had or can appreciate this one!