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. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Yeah, I think it's a troll on the wax bottle stuff. Bottom of the can is fine with me!
     
    #1821 Beersnake, Dec 17, 2022
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  2. dlcarst

    dlcarst Zealot (733) Aug 21, 2015 Missouri
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    I love that one. At 7.5% abv, it's definitely unlike most, but loads of flavor. I've had it at 3 years old and it's phenomenal, which one wouldn't expect for such an abv.
     
    #1822 dlcarst, Dec 17, 2022
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  3. stairway2heavn

    stairway2heavn Zealot (746) Aug 17, 2017 New Jersey

    Guess our tavour picks are similar. Good to know I didn't under buy. The DDB review seemed to echo this so I'm not surprised. I'll just have it as a dessert sometime soon.
     
    #1823 stairway2heavn, Dec 17, 2022
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  4. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    Honestly, I just got through the can, and liked it the more I drank it. Maybe it’s due to the abv, but more likely it’s because Rev is just good at making beer. I would drink it again for sure
     
    #1824 VodkaPong87, Dec 17, 2022
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  5. LampertLand

    LampertLand Grand Pooh-Bah (3,163) Nov 2, 2011 Canada (BC)
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    Two :beers:new beers to add from Temporal Artisan Ales
    Binary Pair A | Temporal Artisan Ales | BeerAdvocate
    4.04/5 rDev 0% , look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
    Temporal Artisan Ales 'Binary Pair A' @ 12.25% , served from a teal waxed 330 ml bottle
    A-pour is a dark brown from the waxed bottle to almost black in the glass with a small size tan head , dissipating into a minimal lace ring along the tulip
    S-potent Bourbon barrel aging
    T-smooth , strong , warming , a true sipping beer
    MF-mild carbonation , feels full bodied
    Ov-interesting beer the combination of 70% Imperial stout & 30% barleywine works well together , prost LampertLand
    Binary Pair B | Temporal Artisan Ales | BeerAdvocate
    4.06/5 rDev 0% , look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
    Temporal Artisan Ales 'Binary Pair B' @ 13.25% , served from a teal waxed 330 ml bottle
    A-pour is a cola brown from the waxed bottle to almost black in the glass with a minimal size tan head , quickly dissipating into a lace ring along the tulip
    S-potent Bourbon barrel aging
    T-more barleywine than Imperial stout
    MF-mild carbonation , feels full bodied , warming
    Ov-very similar to 'Binary Pair A' , the combination of 75% barleywine & 25% Imperial stout is a bit smoother , prost LampertLand
     
    #1825 LampertLand, Dec 17, 2022
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  6. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    I spent all day outside in the cold counting birds then came home to an empty house. I think this will be a good way to warm up and enjoy some quiet time.

    I'm doing an ill advised blind side by side involving two 750ml bottles. I hope I like these cuz they're all I'm drinking for the next couple of days! Both are 2018 barrel aged Behemoth from 3 Floyds, one is aged 1 year and the other two years in bourbon barrels.

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    The color may have spoiled the surprise, I'll guess that the darker one on the left spent more time in oak. I'll carry on with the experiment regardless.

    "B" has an aroma that is appealing enough but not show stopping. Dried apricots and caramel primarily along with some honey, tobacco, and mellow booze. The dried fruits are caramel are soooo much better on the tongue than in the nose. Not overbearingly sweet, a woody spice note and ample whiskey prevent that from happening. Probably a bit better than the fresh BA Behemoth I've been enjoying this past year. Call it a 4.5 overall.

    "A" has an aroma that also falls just a bit short. Dried fruits again but a bit more dates than apricots to go along with the caramel. Rather that honey, I'm getting King's syrup and molasses to go along with robust but well incorporated whiskey. There is a note in the aroma of both of these that isn't present when I taste them that just doesn't jibe well and I can't quite find the words for it. Again, the flavor far surpasses the aroma. There is a range of dried fruit here from dates to raisins to apricots that meld extremely well with the charred caramel. I'm getting vanilla and more woodiness at the finish on this one. The whiskey throughout is wonderfully potent. I'd call this a 4.6.

    After tasting I'll still guess that "A" is the 2 year bottle and it's the one I slightly prefer. Regardless of whether I'm right or not, I hope to be to buy a ton of next year's release as I intend to set some aside for 3-7 years or more.

    I'm going to wait to do the reveal until after I finish both bottles in case my opinion changes.
     
    #1826 DIM, Dec 17, 2022
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  7. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    Well? We’re waaaaaaaiting.

    It has already been 43min. Aren’t you done yet? :smiley: HA!
     
    #1827 SLeffler27, Dec 17, 2022
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  8. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    :rofl: I'm thinking I'll be done on Monday. I'm a big guy who likes big beer but I'm a serious lightweight!
     
    #1828 DIM, Dec 17, 2022
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  9. SLeffler27

    SLeffler27 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,906) Feb 24, 2008 New York
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    Hey look! I learned a new trick.
     
    #1829 SLeffler27, Dec 17, 2022
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  10. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    :grin:
     
    #1830 DIM, Dec 17, 2022
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  11. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    War Horse does that with their Turn and Burn BA stouts. Just a gag.
     
    #1831 micada, Dec 18, 2022
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  12. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Are they making fun of Anchorage? Were they the first to wax a can? Of beer that is...
     
    #1832 DIM, Dec 18, 2022
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  13. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Couldn't wait, I had another short pour of each then did the reveal, I'll finish them up tomorrow and Monday. I was right, sample "A" spent 2 years in barrels. No wrong answers here, these were both great, but I did slightly prefer the extended barrel aged version.

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    This was fun. I'm glad to learn that a reasonably priced, now sensibly packaged in 12oz bottles barleywine ages extremely well. Looking forward to stocking up.
     
    #1833 DIM, Dec 18, 2022
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  14. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    IDK. First I saw them do it was last year. Again this year.
     
    #1834 micada, Dec 18, 2022
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  15. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Ever Grain Brewing - The Gathering Storm. 14% abv. Great rich malt flavors - dark caramel, maple, brown sugar. Sweet, but not overly so.
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    #1835 jmdrpi, Dec 18, 2022
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  16. LampertLand

    LampertLand Grand Pooh-Bah (3,163) Nov 2, 2011 Canada (BC)
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    One more from yesterday's sampling , now (34) American style:beer:
    Continuum 2022 | Category 12 Brewing | BeerAdvocate
    4/5 rDev 0% , look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
    Category 12 Brewing 'Continuum 22' Barleywine @ 11.5% , served from a couple of 473 ml can's
    A-pour is amber from the can to a dark amber in the glass with a small size tan/off-white head , quickly dissipating into a minimal lace ring along the tulip
    S-Rum barrel aging
    T-some smoothness for a Rum barrel aged barleywine
    MF-mild carbonation , feels full bodied , (bit delayed) but I'm feeling the ABV :crazy_face:
    Ov-this beer with some time in the cellar will become interesting , prost LampertLand
     
    #1836 LampertLand, Dec 18, 2022
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  17. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    2022 Bourbon County Barleywine 2 year Reserve. Compliments of the amazing @DIM !!!

    Poured at fridge temp, but this review is over at least 30 min so I was able to taste it after it warmed a bit. Pours dark brown with very little head. The nose is killer toffee, big bourbon booze, some vanilla, and brown sugar. This definitely smells like the ABV is high! The layers of dark fruit emerge more after several minutes. Plums and raisins. Very nice on the nose!

    The taste is intense!! Wow. I definitely see the relation to earlier Bourbon County barleywines. Nice sweet toffee, vanilla, brown sugar, bourbon, dates, prunes, a hint of tobacco, and even a hint of charred wood. As I said, this one is super intense and the ABV is not shy. So dang good. If you like bourbon, this is a fantastic beer for you!

    The mouthfeel is medium bodied and there is a slight alcohol burn on the way down. The aftertaste is predominantly sweet toffee. Overall, a really fantastic barleywine that is definitely worth seeking out. Thanks again, Dan!

    4.56/5 rDev +0.7%
    look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

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    #1837 Beersnake, Dec 19, 2022
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  18. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Nice Tim, I figured you'd like that one. Cheers!
     
    #1838 DIM, Dec 19, 2022
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  19. VodkaPong87

    VodkaPong87 Pooh-Bah (2,060) Oct 9, 2020 Connecticut
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    I want this beer so bad.
     
    #1839 VodkaPong87, Dec 19, 2022
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  20. Uberdachen

    Uberdachen Devotee (355) Jun 21, 2019 Minnesota
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    By lawr of adjacency

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    Founders wheat wine with maple squeezins and bourbon barrel cooties.

    Gotta say, enjoying this cold medicine a lot more than last night’s NyQuil. But to be fair, I did not happen to have bourbon barrel aged NyQuil on hand.
     
    #1840 Uberdachen, Dec 19, 2022
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