Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2023)

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  1. DIM

    DIM Grand Pooh-Bah (4,788) Sep 28, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Thanks! We got off pretty easy this time compared to 3 years ago. I'll be back at it soon I'm sure.

    @Beersnake1 would you be willing to start this thread next year? Don't think I'll be opening anything that soon.
     
    #2361 DIM, Dec 30, 2023
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  2. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    [​IMG] Lolev Beer, “Demeter” Barleywine. I never heard of this brewery from Pittsburgh, but I’m glad that I decided to purchase some of their product!
     
    #2362 Braunmeister_1943, Dec 31, 2023
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  3. Spade

    Spade Pooh-Bah (2,568) Mar 27, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    Same here. Never heard of them but found a single yesterday. What did you think?
     
    #2363 Spade, Dec 31, 2023
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  4. Braunmeister_1943

    Braunmeister_1943 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,965) Nov 22, 2020 Pennsylvania
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    Came across a 4 pack at my local distributor yesterday! I really like it. It’s definitely an American Barleywine. I’m going to be looking for more of their stuff!
     
    #2364 Braunmeister_1943, Dec 31, 2023
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  5. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    It would be my pleasure!
     
    #2365 Beersnake, Dec 31, 2023
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  6. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    The Fear That Never Was from Oakshire Brewing in Eugene, OR. English barleywine aged in bourbon barrels. Comes in at 13.9% ABV.

    Poured at fridge temp. Pours very dark brown (almost black) with no head. Looks borderline still. The nose is wonderful. Big and boozy. Tons of toffee, figs, prunes, dates, and raisins. Big notes of bourbon. Brown sugar, bready malts, and a oloroso sherry note.

    The taste is one the best tastes on a barleywine ever. Burnt toffee, tons of vanilla, oak, brown sugar, figs, prunes, and bread. Holy crap this is so smooth. The ABV is very hidden. This is so smooth and intense from the lack of carbonation. A bit of port comes through as it warms.

    The mouthfeel is pretty thick and viscous, with a mildly sweet bourbon aftertaste. Slight burn on the way down. Overall, this is an absolute banger. I wish I had more.

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    #2366 Beersnake, Dec 31, 2023
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  7. GreenBayBA

    GreenBayBA Grand Pooh-Bah (4,265) Aug 30, 2015 Wisconsin
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    This beer was brewed at Central Waters Brewing's facility in Milwaukee, WI. There is a lot going on with this beer. It smells like peach tea. It is blended very well. It is not too sweet, and not too bitter. It is quite smooth. I really like it.
     
    #2367 GreenBayBA, Dec 31, 2023
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  8. Luscious_Malfoy

    Luscious_Malfoy Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,068) Oct 5, 2016 Illinois
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    wishing a fond farewell to 2023

    cheers to all the bw lovers!!
     
    #2368 Luscious_Malfoy, Jan 1, 2024
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  9. Beersnake

    Beersnake Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,884) Aug 17, 2013 California
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    Wow - that's a great end to 2023! Cheers, buddy!
     
    #2369 Beersnake, Jan 1, 2024
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