Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2022)

Discussion in 'The Bar' started by DIM, Jan 4, 2022.

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Which type of Barleywine do you prefer?

  1. American

    97 vote(s)
    17.0%

  2. English

    295 vote(s)
    51.8%

  3. That's like asking me to choose my favorite child, I love them all!

    162 vote(s)
    28.5%

  4. Neither, if Barleywine is life then life has no meaning.

    15 vote(s)
    2.6%
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  1. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    I just looked and this is the special PA shipping rules. Just makes zero sense.

    In a good news story, there is now a Jacky O in Columbus, I’m there once a year so win for me but not my wallet.

    Enjoy

    Please note, Pennsylvania allows no more than 192 fluid ounces (12x 16oz. cans) per month per eligible PA resident and no more than 96 ounces (6x 16oz. cans) of a specific brand to be shipped to a single resident per year
     
    #1061 Giantspace, Sep 2, 2022
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  2. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    They aren't the only ones that follow PAs restaurant/grocery store limits per purchase. Kane and a few others do. I keep reminding myself that Pennsylvania has made great strides with their liquor laws, still some room for improvement though.
     
    #1062 DIM, Sep 2, 2022
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  3. adrock314

    adrock314 Pooh-Bah (1,963) Apr 14, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    East End Gratitude.
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    Not sure if it’s hometown bias or not, but Gratitude has always been near the top of the list for me. The various barrel treatments over the years are solid, but the unadulterated version is the best in my opinion. Big sweet malt & toffee up front and then waves of leather, tobacco, and some sherry on the back end. Just enough bitterness to keep it all from being cloying. These 12oz cans are maybe the best thing they’ve ever done. I love the aesthetic of the old paper wrapped wax dipped bottles, but it’s so nice to crack open a can for just a nip. Cheers!
     
    #1063 adrock314, Sep 2, 2022
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  4. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I have seen these on Tavour a couple of times - need to pull the trigger next time!
     
    #1064 Beersnake, Sep 2, 2022
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  5. adrock314

    adrock314 Pooh-Bah (1,963) Apr 14, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    i didn’t realize they were on Tavour. Looks like 4 packs are available at the brewery, shoot me a dm if you want me to send some your way.
     
    #1065 adrock314, Sep 2, 2022
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  6. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Is this still available and where might I find it? I'm in SEPA but have been looking for a good excuse to head to the far corners of the state.
     
    #1066 Spade, Sep 2, 2022
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  7. adrock314

    adrock314 Pooh-Bah (1,963) Apr 14, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Not sure if it sees any distro but 4pks are still available at the source according to EE's website.
     
    #1067 adrock314, Sep 2, 2022
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  8. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Anyone from SEPA want to do a road trip? I've got a Firebird convertible so it would totally kick ass.
     
    #1068 Spade, Sep 2, 2022
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  9. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    #1069 Beersnake, Sep 2, 2022
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  10. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
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    Dinner plans went sideways, then sideways again. Barleywine meal replacement plan it is.

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    Kind of bitter dark chocolate/toffee finish is just bliss at the moment.
     
    #1070 Uberdachen, Sep 2, 2022
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  11. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah

    What year? 1967-69 I’m in.

    Enjoy
     
    #1071 Giantspace, Sep 2, 2022
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  12. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Yes, but they are saying per year not per purchase.

    Enjoy
     
    #1072 Giantspace, Sep 2, 2022
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  13. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
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    Lawr of adjacency! (Claimed with Gorm’s posturing)
    Hammerheart Gorm the Old - mesquite smoked old ale

    Smoke can be such a weird bitterness fakeout. This is striking me as session Nemesis. I don’t know what that means, but I bet another sip figures it out.
     
    #1073 Uberdachen, Sep 2, 2022
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  14. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    It's per month, not per year and other breweries have the same limit. I wonder which law in Pennsylvania is causing them all to impose this limit?
     
    #1074 DIM, Sep 2, 2022
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  15. Hinda65

    Hinda65 Pooh-Bah (1,908) May 7, 2017 Utah
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    You gotta love it when a plan doesn't come together and you get to drink beer!
     
    #1075 Hinda65, Sep 2, 2022
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  16. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    When a barleywine looks like a stout, you know it's good! Have you had VSOJ? How's it compare if so?
     
    #1076 VodkaPong87, Sep 2, 2022
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  17. Benish

    Benish Pooh-Bah (2,446) Mar 13, 2013 Utah
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    Summer Jetlag from Triple Crossing. Amazing. Bourbon, dark fruits, vanilla, it has everything. Very sweet but I shared with a friend so a half bottle was perfect!
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    #1077 Benish, Sep 2, 2022
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  18. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    I have not had VSOJ but I would put this at or above ADWTD
     
    #1078 Beersnake, Sep 2, 2022
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  19. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Nice!!
     
    #1079 Beersnake, Sep 2, 2022
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  20. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Another fantastic barrel-aged barleywine. Endolith from Jackie O's.

    Poured at fridge temp. Pours very dark brown with a thin layer of head. The nose is brown sugar, molasses, bourbon, vanilla, and dark fruit.

    The taste is sweet, but not too sweet. Great amount of barrel. Molasses, maple, brown sugar. Dark fruit, sherry, and vanilla. Really nice. Not the most complex, but fantastic and on point for the style. Mouthfeel is medium bodied and the aftertaste is sweet.

    I agree with @DIM - nice and streamlined.

    4.31/5 rDev -0.5%
    look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

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    #1080 Beersnake, Sep 3, 2022
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