ITT: Barleywines

[Podunkparte]

What did you think of the DM? I've always liked it. On the lighter side but solid flavors.

Definitely lighter bodied, especially after HoG. Little bit of spice to it, or maybe some rye. Nice beer

 

[jammery]

I generally have a good system for keeping track of my beer. This bottle however, has been off my radar for at least two years. When I found it, threw it right in the fridge. Definitely on the decline but not far into it. Though it probably wasn’t kept in the best cellar condition.
Excuse the pour, was trying to see if that glass could intihar. It cannot.

 

[AndresR]

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I generally have a good system for keeping track of my beer. This bottle however, has been off my radar for at least two years. When I found it, threw it right in the fridge. Definitely on the decline but not far into it. Though it probably wasn’t kept in the best cellar condition.
Excuse the pour, was trying to see if that glass could intihar. It cannot.

Mine all turned south less than a month after I traded for them. 0 for 3. But I had one previous to those, and it was a stunner. So sad.

 

[jmgrub]

Mine all turned south less than a month after I traded for them. 0 for 3. But I had one previous to those, and it was a stunner. So sad.

I thought my bottles were good (may still have one somewhere), but I was wanting them to be as good as Blendiculous #1 and they just didn't stand up to that standard.

 

[jammery]

Mine all turned south less than a month after I traded for them. 0 for 3. But I had one previous to those, and it was a stunner. So sad.

Infection?
This one had some oxidation but nothing to complain about with an almost 5 year old beer. I probably traded for it when it came out, if that makes any difference.

 

[AndresR]

Infection?
This one had some oxidation but nothing to complain about with an almost 5 year old beer. I probably traded for it when it came out, if that makes any difference.

Infected for sure.

 

[iong516]

number 1 and number 2 beer in a blind tasting at AndresR place. damn man these were all fantastic!

thanks andres for a kick ass tasting

here’s the crowd first to last left to right. all winners honestly

Biggest shocker to me is that ADW De Molen beat anything... yuck

Looks like a great tasting!

 

[WhalezB4Rarez]

from scramin85 wish I took a better photo

 

[davey101]

Haven't had this beer in a long time. Not the biggest fan of American style BW's but I've always had a soft spot for this beer. Great spicy hop note ala Celebration ale with lots of sweet toffee and fruit. Delicious, can't wait to get some age on a few bottles.

 

[jivex5k1]

Birthday celebrated today (It's this week but this is my only day off) with prime rib followed by these perfectly paired:

Batch 2 HoG kills B1 IMO - B1 is cognac barrels, B2 being Apple Brandy

And finishing off with a bottle from Dbijnagte.

Classy af.

 

[Dbijnagte]

Post 1000 in this thread. Here is my hand poured spice jar of M.

 

[sherm10161]

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Post 1000 in this thread. Here is my hand poured spice jar of M.

Penzey's Cumin?

 

[Dbijnagte]

Penzey's Cumin?

 

[chongcheesol]

Anyone crack the latest A Deal With Demolen recently? Curious how that's doing

 

[AndresR]

Anyone crack the latest A Deal With Demolen recently? Curious how that's doing

Had one 10 days ago. Its good. Bout the same as it was several months back. Tons of apple brandy barrel. Its not gonna mellow out if thats what your asking.

I'd pop it soon, before what's left of the hops fade and its a barrel bomb.

 

[AndresR]

number 1 and number 2 beer in a blind tasting at AndresR place. damn man these were all fantastic!

thanks andres for a kick ass tasting

here’s the crowd first to last left to right. all winners honestly

Forgot to say what's up to beeraficionado. Not a shabby showing.

 

[Lutter]

Everytime I see this thread I get sad knowing I'll never have a fresh King Henry again.

 

[jammery]

1999 Mad River John Barleycorn barleywine.

Surprisingly solid. The nose has some pepper and some oxidation but also some caramel and maybe cherry. Flavor has, presumably, dropped off a bit but still a decently robust. Definitely opened up over 45 minutes or so and improved. Just a random find my friend had and I asked to open on a whim. Worked out well.

 

[capnmike]

Tried the stout last night....I’ll be getting more of this series for sure.

 

[danbanana]

Tried the stout last night....I’ll be getting more of this series for sure.

I think I first saw barrel aged bottles from these guys a couple of years ago in the NW burbs and immediately decided that any random new brewery that starts with BA'd stuff in distribution is probably trash. I take it they aren't?

 

[capnmike]

I think I first saw barrel aged bottles from these guys a couple of years ago in the NW burbs and immediately decided that any random new brewery that starts with BA'd stuff in distribution is probably trash. I take it they aren't?

No idea, this is my first shot at them. BA stout = enthusiastic buy. BA BW...I’m currently addicted to the style so, yeah, I’m in again. Will report on rye barrel stout tomorrow.

 

[ccbstl]

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1999 Mad River John Barleycorn barleywine.

Surprisingly solid. The nose has some pepper and some oxidation but also some caramel and maybe cherry. Flavor has, presumably, dropped off a bit but still a decently robust. Definitely opened up over 45 minutes or so and improved. Just a random find my friend had and I asked to open on a whim. Worked out well.

Iberico????

 

[jammery]

Iberico????

Indeed!

 

[liquiddegenerate]

This is really damn good... big Apple Brandy and oak

 

[jmgrub]

Walked into the store yesterday to grab some beach beers for some buddies who are visiting later this week. Came upon a couple dozen bottles of Termination Dust - guess it just hit this week.

Much excite.

 

[AndresR]

Tried the stout last night....I’ll be getting more of this series for sure.

Hell Nah!!!

 

[KevSal]

needed something to warm me up tonight. this is tasty, real good bright nose, great tasty base. barrel is done right, aged in brandy barrels. very well done!

 

[2plums4one]

Anyone tried the new blue ridge or whatever from perennial? Sounds great.

 

[liquiddegenerate]

So effing good.

 

[CoinStarChange]

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So effing good.

I've only had Deth's Tar from Revolution, and it was amazing... I need to make an attempt to get my hands on some of these barleywines. I'm a big fan of the black can lid.