small batch # 3

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  1. r0nburgundy69

    r0nburgundy69 Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 Texas

    saw it for sale at the whip in, made the mistake of buying a shmaltz sweet 16 instead. has anyone tried it? is it a barleywine as rumored?
     
    #1 r0nburgundy69, Nov 4, 2012
  2. xpimptastikx

    xpimptastikx Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Texas

    I drank one last night, it's pretty much an english barleywine. The oak is pretty strong and the hops are still sticking around, so it's definitely not my favorite of the style, but it's is good. I'd give it a 3.75, so I'm not sure if it warrants the 7$ price tag from Whip In, but it should improve with some age.
     
    #2 xpimptastikx, Nov 4, 2012
  3. TxUltraRunner

    TxUltraRunner Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2012 Texas

    It is ia a barleywine as it states on the website. Have not tried any so I'm curious as to what others think. I've never had a barleywine so I'm not sure what to expect. Any introductory ones to try or should I just jump right in? Recently had their OPA and I was impressed as I'm not a pale ale kinda guy. Like most here, I prefer IPAs.
     
    #3 TxUltraRunner, Nov 5, 2012
  4. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    Looking forward to this. I'll drink one fresh and cellar a 2nd.
     
    #4 icetrauma, Nov 5, 2012
  5. Show

    Show Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2011 Texas

    had it on tap. quite liked it!
     
    #5 Show, Nov 5, 2012
  6. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    Where at?
     
    #6 icetrauma, Nov 5, 2012
  7. Show

    Show Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2011 Texas

    freetail
     
    #7 Show, Nov 5, 2012
  8. blatherbeard

    blatherbeard Initiate (0) Sep 30, 2007 Texas

    Soooo, i guess the question is really, english or american barleywine? one says english but someone else states he likes hops, which if its hoppy, its more an american.

    Id like to know cause, as most of you know, hops suck. ;0)

    i know i know, its mostly me, i say mostly cause i know more of you agree with me, just not many :wink:
     
    #8 blatherbeard, Nov 5, 2012
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  9. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    I must say, I do prefer the English Barleywines to the American Barleywines.
     
    #9 icetrauma, Nov 5, 2012
  10. Chuk_Hell

    Chuk_Hell Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2012 Texas

    English Style. Kent Golding hops.
     
    #10 Chuk_Hell, Nov 5, 2012
  11. blatherbeard

    blatherbeard Initiate (0) Sep 30, 2007 Texas

    Cool then ill have to give it a go for sure. Thanx!
     
    #11 blatherbeard, Nov 5, 2012
  12. Exiled

    Exiled Initiate (0) May 30, 2009 Texas
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    Anyone know when the Small Batch #3 will be hitting DFW?
     
    #12 Exiled, Nov 5, 2012
  13. BgThang

    BgThang Initiate (0) Dec 23, 2007 Texas

    diacytel bomb! if you like big buttered popcorn beer
    pass on it.
     
    #13 BgThang, Nov 5, 2012
  14. kmello69

    kmello69 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2011 Texas

    Saw it on the shelves at Specs Arbor Walk today, if anyone is interested. Passed on it
     
    #14 kmello69, Nov 5, 2012
  15. H0rnedFr0gs

    H0rnedFr0gs Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2012 Texas

    I brought back a bottle of this and their Mesquite Smoked. Wasn't sure if/when we would get it
     
    #15 H0rnedFr0gs, Nov 5, 2012
  16. jamescain

    jamescain Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2009 Texas

    I tried it at Freetail. Honestly was not that impressed. It was way over carbonated, but Freetail warned me about that issue as they were trying to fix it. For me it was just way too boozy and the wine characteristics overwhelmed any barleywine characteristics. It might get better with a little age though.
     
    #16 jamescain, Nov 5, 2012
  17. r0nburgundy69

    r0nburgundy69 Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 Texas

    infected??? sad day
     
    #17 r0nburgundy69, Nov 5, 2012
  18. canadianghetto

    canadianghetto Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2011 Texas
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    2 out of 3 small batch so far. Not looking good for Ranger Creek...
     
    #18 canadianghetto, Nov 5, 2012
  19. greenspointexas

    greenspointexas Pooh-Bah (2,075) Jan 16, 2011 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    #4 should be good.....
     
    #19 greenspointexas, Nov 5, 2012
  20. champ103

    champ103 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,296) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
    Society Pooh-Bah

    :confused:, diacytel is in no way an infection...
     
    #20 champ103, Nov 5, 2012
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