Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2025)

Was there today and had IPAs

We do need to have another iP trade, got about 6 beers for you ....so far

 

True. I don't want to but... true

 

Was only able to get a pour of When the Poet Dies on release day but knew someone here would love this.
Glad you enjoyed it , brotha. Hope the other BA i sent it to enjoys it as much

 

Ain’t been round these parts lately. It’s been too long. ‘21 is drinking really nice right now

 

Quadruple barrel ADTWD #6, 32 months in a cognac and various brown liquor barrels. I got the box at 40% off, but 40% off waaaaay too much is still waaay too much. This close up from the label sums it up well



I may not respect myself in the morning, but I will certainly enjoy this tonight



It was a cold a dreary day spent cleaning out the garage, seems like the right time to open this up.

This is a dark, murky brown and the head dissipated quickly but the sexy legs make up for it. The aroma is rich and boozy but I wouldn't say it's hot. Mostly brown liquor but there is a hint of grape. There is also strong caramel, raisin, and molasses. I think I get more oak than I recall from the triple barrel versions.

The taste is marvelous but falls just a tiny bit shy of the triples I've tried. The abundant layers of sweetness and booze that the smell suggest would be here are all here, though the cognac is a bit more prominent on the tongue. The mouthfeel is amazing, my entire mouth remains coated in sticky sweetness long after I swallow a sip.

Yeah these are stupid beers for stupid people, but they are such a decadent treat and I haven't found anything else out there like them.

 

Giant Jones Brewing British-Style Barleywine. Very delicious!

 

I first reviewed this in January 2023



I found this borderline too sweet originally but it isn't hitting me that way now. Subtle maple and vanilla jibe well with abundant breadiness, light bananas foster, and a little something herbacious. A nice honey note too. I mentioned an unpleasant anise note originally that I'm not getting now. Pretty dang good, not sure when I'll revisit with my last one.

 

I drank a few cans of the latest ICED. It's good but I get a odd taste in the finish that I don't notice in the other variants/ages.

 

Westbrook/Edmund's Oast Collab - There's Nuttin' Butter Than Another Pair of Cam Pants - Barrel Aged Barleywine w/Peanut Butter, Lactose, and Vanilla



I wasn't sure about what to expect of this one at first, but to my surprise it ended up being a very good beer that balanced the sweetness of the Peanut Butter, Lactose, Vanilla, and Maple with the booziness of the Bourbon Barrels. The oats and lactose give it a velvety mouthfeel

Really impressed by this beer, and I am not usually one to enjoy an adjunct laden beer!

 

2SP St. Seditious canned 11/23



This has aged wonderfully. Still has the nice warming toffee notes but the barrel aging is more noticeable. The color is a gorgeous copper-red. The aroma hit me the moment I popped the can. A perfect beer.

 

I’m posting this here and in the Imperial Stout appreciation thread, too! 2SP “Bronson “ Barleywine and Imperial Stout Blend!

 

NBW cross-post. Forager Brewery and Humble Forager Brewery Elm. A barrel-aged English barleywine. It is aged 33 months in rye barrels, with organic golden figs, and Equadorian vanilla beans. Courtesy of @Beersnake. When I saw @bbtkd experience this beer, I was very jealous. Thank you, @Beersnake for allowing me the opportunity to experience this beer!

 

Hoppin’ Frog Bite of the Beast. 16.66% American barleywine Cheers.