Best Barleywine for drinking immediately

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  1. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    I wouldn't say insanely bitter at all. Fresh, it's insanely bitter, 6 to 7 years it still carries bitterness, but it's way, way muted and the dark matly fruits are the main flavors. I have a vertical going for the past 7 years and drink a few each year, so I feel I can comment on Bigfoot aging.

    My vote is for Sucaba/Abacus, so good when fresh.
     
    #41 Kadonny, May 17, 2013
  2. pcsnyder

    pcsnyder Zealot (677) May 2, 2011 Pennsylvania

    +1 to both Bigfoot & Old Foghorn.
     
    #42 pcsnyder, May 17, 2013
  3. grynder33

    grynder33 Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2003 Wisconsin

    Devil Dancer,I dont care what they call it,its a barleywine that tastes great right from the getgo
     
    #43 grynder33, May 17, 2013
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  4. Jimmys

    Jimmys Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2009 Pennsylvania

    American: Anchor Foghorn, Central Waters BBB, DFH-Olde School (probably gonna be alone on this one).

    English: Flying Dog-Horn Dog, JW Lees (might be alone on this one as well), Weyerbacher-Insanity.

    Sucaba is amazing, but it needs some time on it IMO.
     
    #44 Jimmys, May 17, 2013
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  5. Mattco

    Mattco Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2011 Illinois

    SN Bigfoot
    Avery Hog Heaven
     
    #45 Mattco, May 17, 2013
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  6. jmw

    jmw Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2009 North Carolina

    Flying Mouflan
     
    #46 jmw, May 17, 2013
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  7. KevinGordon

    KevinGordon Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2012 North Carolina

    21st Lower de Boom
     
    #47 KevinGordon, May 17, 2013
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  8. tsblack05

    tsblack05 Initiate (0) Dec 24, 2008 New Jersey
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    I can't believe this wasn't mentioned sooner. Completely agree!
     
    #48 tsblack05, May 17, 2013
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  9. jmw

    jmw Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2009 North Carolina

    It's in there somewhere, maybe a couple times. I'm just seconding (thirding?) it.
     
    #49 jmw, May 17, 2013
  10. StonedTrippin

    StonedTrippin Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,880) May 28, 2011 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah

    I might be in the minority here, but I thought Deschutes class of 88 was outstanding fresh. a little unconventional, but really tasty
     
    #50 StonedTrippin, May 17, 2013
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  11. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    I like almost all of them with a little time, but Brooklyn Monster, Horn Dog, and Bigfoot are all fine on day #1.
    Even all-stars like Sucaba and the 2012 Bligh's benefit from a few months of age.
     
    #51 Domingo, May 17, 2013
  12. Neorebel

    Neorebel Initiate (0) Jun 29, 2005 New Jersey

    What's the verdict on whether Founders Bolt Cutter is better fresh, or aged?
     
    #52 Neorebel, May 17, 2013
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  13. RyFikes

    RyFikes Zealot (591) Jan 3, 2013 New York

    Old Ruffian - Great Divide

    Most barleywines out there are seasonal, so if you're looking for freshness do your homework first.
     
    #53 RyFikes, May 17, 2013
  14. kdb150

    kdb150 Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2012 Pennsylvania

    If you consider 4 months "aged," than in my humble opinion, it was better with some age. It was far less disjointed and the maple and hops not as dominant. The maple is already fading, but more time for the hops to mellow might bring it back.

    That reminds me, it's about time for me to open another one of those this weekend. I'll let you know.
     
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  15. BT_Bobandy

    BT_Bobandy Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2011 Ohio

    Weyebacher Insanity - you will grow a full beard 10 minutes after consumption
     
    #55 BT_Bobandy, May 17, 2013
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  16. diechipmunk

    diechipmunk Initiate (0) Nov 3, 2008 Massachusetts

    One more for Bigfoot.
     
    #56 diechipmunk, May 17, 2013
  17. litheum94

    litheum94 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2008 California

    Abacus
    Bigfoot
    Gnarlywine
    Arctic Devil
     
    #57 litheum94, May 17, 2013
  18. dianimal

    dianimal Savant (1,006) Apr 18, 2012 California

    AleSmith Old Numbskull
     
    #58 dianimal, May 17, 2013
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  19. Travcofarms

    Travcofarms Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Bigfoot!
     
    #59 Travcofarms, May 17, 2013
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  20. barleywinefiend

    barleywinefiend Initiate (0) Nov 22, 2007 Washington

    Doggie Claws
    Gratitude
    Alaskan
    Insanity
     
    #60 barleywinefiend, May 17, 2013
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