Favorite BBA Barley Wines

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  1. siege06nd

    siege06nd Pooh-Bah (2,027) Dec 29, 2009 Virginia
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    For me the original and greatest will always be Pelican Brewing's Mother of All Storms. Every year, November rolls around and I grab a case of it. I find it curiously comforting. Like slipping on a weathered pair of boots come fall/winter.

    If you haven't had it, definitely seek it out.
     
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  2. GrahamDN

    GrahamDN Initiate (0) May 9, 2015 Illinois

    Not bourbon, but the Lagavulin cask-aged Harvest Ale by J.W. Lees is a delight.
     
    #122 GrahamDN, May 16, 2015
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  3. NHhomebrewguy

    NHhomebrewguy Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2012 New Hampshire

    Sebago '13 was right on par with some of the big boys but ADWTD is by far the best one I have ever had.
     
    #123 NHhomebrewguy, May 16, 2015
  4. bgold86

    bgold86 Pooh-Bah (1,836) Apr 1, 2015 New York
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    Wanted to add, wine barrel aged etc can be included. I've found that apple brandy, wine etc all add a real nice touch to barley wines just as they do to stouts.

    One of my favorite aged barley wines (Torst front room) is aged in Malaga (sweet wine) barrels, so much flavor. Sad I only have two left...
     
    #124 bgold86, May 16, 2015
  5. GrahamDN

    GrahamDN Initiate (0) May 9, 2015 Illinois

    If we're including wine barrels, Mirror Mirror by Deschutes makes my list.
     
    #125 GrahamDN, May 16, 2015
  6. RobertColianni

    RobertColianni Pooh-Bah (1,789) Nov 4, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    CW. Untouchable.
     
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  7. socon67

    socon67 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,895) Jun 18, 2010 New York
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    Just tried Coop Territorial Reserve barleywine (2012) last night and it was sublime.
     
    #127 socon67, May 16, 2015
  8. krl2112

    krl2112 Pooh-Bah (1,876) Nov 10, 2012 Illinois
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    I'm not a huge barley wine fan but ADWTD and MOAS are both delicious. I drain poured CW BBBW. To each their own!
     
    #128 krl2112, May 16, 2015
  9. FLBeerGuy

    FLBeerGuy Grand Pooh-Bah (3,028) Feb 6, 2007 Florida
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    Have to agree he says, while sipping on a Sucaba
     
    #129 FLBeerGuy, May 16, 2015
  10. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Bourbon County. Much preferred fresh.

    Sucaba. Much preferred aged.
     
    #130 RBassSFHOPit2ME, May 16, 2015
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  11. vik_luc

    vik_luc Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2014 Michigan

    Witchs hat - well water

    Shit is amazing
     
    #131 vik_luc, May 16, 2015
  12. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Anyone who doesn't mention Arctic Devil or ADWTD is crazy.

    ADWTD
    Arctic Devil
    BCBBW
    Sucaba
    CW BW

    I have two bottles of BA bigfoot. I think I'll open one this weekend. Will report back.
     
    #132 BoardwalkBock, May 16, 2015
  13. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    Old Guardian is not BA as far as I know..?
     
    #133 BoardwalkBock, May 16, 2015
  14. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    I love Gnarlywine but that is not a BA Barleywine. Neither are Old Horizon or Old Guardian. Good selection of BW for sure but not aged in any sort of barrel as far as I know.
     
    #134 BoardwalkBock, May 16, 2015
  15. jds16

    jds16 Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2007 Ohio

    Weyerbacher Insanity is so easy to find, inexpensive for the style, and delicious.
    Jackie O's BBA Brick Kiln is excellent, but expensive.
    Hoppin' Frog BBA Naked Evil is very good, but quality/cost ratio has me looking elsewhere.
    Uinta Cockeyed Cooper is very solid (caveat: I've only had it with 2+ years age).
    Deschutes Mirror Mirror is magnificent. The (non-bourbon) barrel is relatively subtle, but effective.
    Heavy Seas Cabernet Barrel Below Decks is different, delicious, and inexpensive for the style.
    JW Lees in Lagavulin casks was outstanding, but that 275 mL bottle is for sharing.
    Pelican Mother of All Storms is one of the greatest creations of humankind. Seek it out, and pay the price.

    (Wish I could comment on Sucuba, Central Waters, Bourbon County. Some day.)
     
    #135 jds16, May 16, 2015
  16. MaltMilkshake

    MaltMilkshake Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2011 California

    I never will understand the desire for Sucuba. It doesn't suck balls but seems so far below most of the others here.
     
    #136 MaltMilkshake, May 16, 2015
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  17. neurobot01

    neurobot01 Maven (1,289) Jan 25, 2014 Germany

    Came here to say this. Not 100% bourbon barrels, but damn tasty. Also, DDBA and §ucaba.
     
    #137 neurobot01, May 16, 2015
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  18. JouerAvecLeFeu

    JouerAvecLeFeu Pooh-Bah (2,032) Apr 17, 2015 Washington
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    Last night, I two great barrel aged barleywines on tap:
    • Sun King - Tin Star (Bourbon barrel with dark cherries and figs)
    • Upright - Barrel Aged Barleywine (Bourbon & Rum)
     
    #138 JouerAvecLeFeu, May 16, 2015
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  19. itracy63

    itracy63 Savant (1,187) Apr 20, 2013 Washington

    Barleywines are probably my favorite style. I always enjoy the incarnations of this thread and seeking out new ones I haven't had yet.
     
    #139 itracy63, May 16, 2015
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  20. Betolito

    Betolito Initiate (0) May 20, 2012 Nevada

    Yikes, my apology, I didn't see the BA part of this thread. Thanks for clearing that up! cheers!
     
    #140 Betolito, May 18, 2015
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