Barleywine Appreciation Thread (2024)

Stone Old Guardian



Kicking off the holiday weekend right. This is hoppier than I expected. Has a bit of red wine taste as well. Very nice.

 

I had my second one of this release last weekend. For me, OG was always an American Barleywine on the hoppier side. For this release, it seemed a little less hoppier. I should have bought another 4 pack. Oh well...

 

I ordered a dozen Dom '23 from HotD, never tried it but looking forward to it after hearing about prior years. Likely the last run, although I said that on my last HotD order back in March of 2022. Who knows. Will also degen on BCBS this Friday, like normal.

 

Double Barrel V.S.O.R. from Revolution. Regular 'ol Ryeway sets the bar pretty high, looking forward to this one.



The aroma is deep and enticing, a humidor with a glass of rye next to it is my first thought. I also found earthy vanilla, mellow toffee, and plenty of oaky/rye bite.

There is more oak/tobacco/rye spice on the tongue then in the nose and they all cut into the boozy sweetness a bit more than I'd like. Overall the flavors are just incredibly dense. This is another Deep Wood winner but I can't say I like this better than regular Ryeway.

 

First time having this. I'm coming to the realization that I prefer English Barleywine over American. I enjoy hoppy beers but it's getting a bit played out for me.

 

Brasserie Hoppy Road ‘Dirty Love’ Apple Brandy BA BW.,. Super solid!

(A rare triple post - WBAYDN & NBW.,)

 

Wayward Lane Brewing Androids & Adjuncts: an 11% barleywine from @TCgenny. Thanks Tom.

 

Happy GobbleGobble on this turkey day, of which I won't be having any of today. Bought a small bird who preferred to be frozen over being grilled. Bought the bird Sunday, still hard as a rock.

 

Life Jacket. A Barleywine by the masters at Revolution. Cheers to @ChicagoJ for this treat. Cheers.

 

Boulevard's 35th is a barrel aged blend of barley wine and imperial brown.



Sugary fruits come to mind first, various apple forward desserts, sweet dried fruits, and even a little pineapple upside down cake. Light brown sugar and soft booze round things out. Pretty dang good but it's not my favorite from the fine folks at Boulevard. It's just a bit too sweet. My wife likes it, so I'll let her finish the pack.

 

Central Waters Brewing Double Rye Barrel English-Style Honey Barleywine. It is outstanding!

 

Some of the T-day b-wines


Central Waters - brandy barrel aged barleywine, went as well with assorted pies as it does with anything.



Falling Knife - Ancient Old Fashioned - double barrel aged barleywine, willett wheated and St. Elmo old fashioned
Paired a little too well with more of itself.

 

Hey! Hate to be the one to tell ya, but those power receptacles are upside down.

 

The BCBS Prop offerings can be an interesting ride, and this year’s iteration, which is actually a barleywine, is no exception. Sweet and sour fruit notes, complemented by caramel and toasty molasses notes, and a nice bit of Guajillo chiles combine to make a delicious beer, IMHO.

 

Previously, I would have judged this as bad without trying. But, after experiencing what Tree House has done with barrel aged barleywines with crazy adjuncts, I would absolutely like to try this years prop

 

Found a pack of 2018 Central Waters barleywine this week, not sure what conditions it was stored under but I went for it.



It's held up surprisingly well, lots of sweet and sticky boozy caramel.

 

True story about Tree House. Tree of Rejuvenation sounds damn good.