Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2025)

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  1. sulldaddy

    sulldaddy Grand Pooh-Bah (5,716) Apr 6, 2003 Connecticut
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    Cross posted in the NBW thread. Cant let @DIM and @Beersnake have all the fun in this thread!
    this one courtesy of @muchloveforhops3 THANK YOU! the beer is Maple Barrel aged Coronet, a barleywine that registers 11% and is brewed by Migration Brewing in Portland, Oregon. Bottle is part of the never ending Big Stout and Barleywine BIF#2.

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    Sampling a cellar temp 500 ml bottle poured into my snifter. Loving the Pileated Woodpecker on the label! No date stamp on label though.
    Beer pours a deep ruby to richer garnet color with very little light passing through my glass.
    A creamy khaki colored head foams up on the pour about 1 cm and fades slowly to a sturdy surface covering. very dense lattice on swirls in my glass. Beer looks very nice and head retention is great for a higher ABV brew.
    Aroma on this beer is surprisingly mild, I do get some toffee and a little bourbon and charred wood, but not a robust nose. No fusol notes and no hop character to speak of at this point.
    First sip reveals a medium body with relatively smooth texture and very fine, gentle carbonation. Not much coating or sticky feel on each swallow.
    Flavor is on the sweeter side but also slightly muted, in similar fashion to the nose. I do get some toffee and hints of maple. Finish has some bourbon and charred wood with a bit of black peppery booze too. No accompanying warming, so decently hidden ABV. I love the label but had higher hopes for the beer. It isnt bad at all, just seems to not be as bold as I had hoped from description. Still glad to have tried it and would gladly drink another one!
    4.0 in the BA DB
     
    #521 sulldaddy, May 25, 2025
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  2. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    #522 Resistance88, May 26, 2025
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  3. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    #523 Braunmeister_1943, May 27, 2025
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  4. UWDAWG

    UWDAWG Grand Pooh-Bah (3,241) Aug 22, 2017 Washington
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    #524 UWDAWG, May 27, 2025
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  5. chipawayboy

    chipawayboy Pooh-Bah (2,181) Oct 26, 2007 Massachusetts
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    Red wine finished Bardston BBA Wisdom from Barreled Souls. Sweet/jammy. Wisdom is a ~75 yo Albatross living in the South Pacific - true and fascinating story. I sip this beer in her honor.
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    #525 chipawayboy, May 27, 2025
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  6. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    #526 SLeffler27, May 27, 2025
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  7. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Big Berhta Barleywine from Kuhnhenn. From 2022. Great stuff!

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    #527 Beersnake, May 28, 2025
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  8. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    I swear i did not look at your post Tim before popping this one open, courtesy of a @DIM counterstrike at the end of 2023. Guess there are some Kuhnhenn vibes going around the beer universe!
    I have been way overdue for a high gravity brew. This is a nice one, getting lots of toffee and cherries and despite the light hopping and barrel, leaving a style appropriate sweetness on the back end. Thanks for the opportunity to try this Dan! Rated 4.24.
    Cheers!
    Tom
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    #528 CarolinaCardinals, May 28, 2025
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  9. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Nice! That's another great one from Kuhnhenn!
     
    #529 Beersnake, May 29, 2025
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  10. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    2023 Bigfoot. As I stated in the WBAYDN thread, this is THE beer. Consistent, fantastic fresh, fantastic aged. I hope this is brewed for all time.

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    #530 Beersnake, May 29, 2025
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  11. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    This one came from @2beerdogs and it rocks! Malthead Mayhem by McIlhenney Brewing Company. Lovely bourbon and oak notes with caramel, dark fruits and wet cardboard. Cheers!!
     
    #531 Luscious_Malfoy, May 29, 2025
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  12. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
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    Cheers!
     
    #532 2beerdogs, May 29, 2025
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  13. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Tree of Fortitude from Tree House. This is a barleywine aged in a variety of rum barrels between 24-30 months. Also included are vanilla, coconut, and lime. I don't see an ABV on the bottle, but it's listed as 11% ABV on BA.

    Poured at fridge temp, but it warmed in the glass for 10 minutes before I tried it. It pours a very dark brown with minimal head. The nose is amazing. Caramel is dominant. Coconut, vanilla, rum, chocolate, marshmallow, honey, and brown sugar.

    The taste largely follows the nose. Tropical vibe to it. Coconut, rum, caramel candy, vanilla, molasses, and some dark malts. The citrus is there, but very subtle.

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    #533 Beersnake, May 31, 2025
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  14. GreenBayBA

    GreenBayBA Grand Pooh-Bah (4,265) Aug 30, 2015 Wisconsin
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    Here is a banger from @Beersnake. Everyone eagerly grabbed a taste at this bottle share at 3 Sheeps Brewing.
     
    #534 GreenBayBA, May 31, 2025
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  15. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    #535 Braunmeister_1943, May 31, 2025
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  16. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    Suc(aba) it! English style? The first one I ever had (can’t recall year) was a sweet caramel English style. Everything since has been American hop aggressive to my palate. I’ll still drink it!

    Note: The 13.4% ABV is punching much higher IMO. After one Glencairn, I’m feeling like it’s hitting at 18 or 20…I’m sure it can’t, but I know the Whuh Pow when I feel it.

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    #536 micada, Jun 1, 2025
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  17. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Heavy Things from Firestone and The Bruery. A barleywine aged in brandy barrels. 16.5% ABV. Second time trying it, and it's just as good as the first time. Caramel, raisin, brandy, and vanilla. Lovely.

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    #537 Beersnake, Jun 1, 2025
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  18. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    2016 Thomas Hardy's Ale. Very nice after 9 years. Caramel is still dominant. Slight hops, melon, tobacco, and light maple.

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    #538 Beersnake, Jun 2, 2025
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  19. CarolinaCardinals

    CarolinaCardinals Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,231) Jun 11, 2003 North Carolina
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    Hello old friend! I managed to find two more cans a while back and since i worked my ass off in the yard over the last week i felt this would be a tasty treat to celebrate with.
    This is so creamy smooth to go with the dark fruit and piney bite flavor profile. I'm so tempted to crack the last one!
    Cheers!
    Tom
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    #539 CarolinaCardinals, Jun 2, 2025
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  20. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I wish they could just keep this as a regular release! It's so good.
     
    #540 Beersnake, Jun 3, 2025
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