ITT: Barleywines

[Previously]

libbey dropped by the station last night, and he came bearing gifts. Thanks for sharing!

#libbeylife

 

[PHBoiler]

Rev VSOJ is as good as any barleywine I've had. Right there with well aged King Henry and current 2013 BCBBW. Thicker than something like K13. Tried bottlesharing with dinner afterward and it was a lost cause. Everything paled in comparison. Huge coconut/oak and caramel/bourbon flavor. Really viscous and fairly sweet. Dense brown sugar. Nice way to spend National Bourbon Day.

 

[amk1]

Rev VSOJ is as good as any barleywine I've had. Right there with well aged King Henry and current 2013 BCBBW. Thicker than something like K13. Tried bottlesharing with dinner afterward and it was a lost cause. Everything paled in comparison. Huge coconut/oak and caramel/bourbon flavor. Really viscous and fairly sweet. Dense brown sugar. Nice way to spend National Bourbon Day.

I lost count of the number of pours I had at Firestone Walker Invitational. It was a top 2 beer at the event but had no lines. People don't appreciate that barleywine life.

 

[beerscenes]

The Masonry here in Seattle pulled out a couple bottles of b1 A Deal with the Devil for their Anchorage event last night. I'd last had it in March of 2014 at Brouwer's. After my first 3oz pour I really wanted another, but I had limited time (and a sizable pour of Time Waits for No One to work through).

 

[Ohbarleywine]

The Masonry here in Seattle pulled out a couple bottles of b1 A Deal with the Devil for their Anchorage event last night. I'd last had it in March of 2014 at Brouwer's. After my first 3oz pour I really wanted another, but I had limited time (and a sizable pour of Time Waits for No One to work through).

Drinking my last one on saturday. Always tasty.

 

[Ohbarleywine]

Anyone else find this extremely disappointing? It would be good for $10, but for 25, I'm not seeing it...

 

[Ohbarleywine]

This however, Was phenomenal. I'm glad it's held up this well, but it's definitely not getting any better. Drinkl up, if you have one.

 

[greg4579]

Anyone else find this extremely disappointing? It would be good for $10, but for 25, I'm not seeing it...

Agreed. Only had it once but remember not liking it very much.

 

[jmgrub]

x-posted from hauls thread. 1962 Whitbread Queen's Ale.

Curious to see how this has held up over 55-ish years.

 

[KevSal]

x-posted from hauls thread. 1962 Whitbread Queen's Ale.

Curious to see how this has held up over 55-ish years.

only one way to find out!

 

[kbuzz1]

Drinking another one of these thanks to gregkoko

I love this beer. Like I think I'm really in love with it. I want to have its babies.

 

[greg4579]

This bad boy is something special. Probably the most cognac on the nose of any beer I've ever had, but what a beer. I wouldn't sit on this one, it's ready to go.

I agree!

Check out the MAW Shelf Turd thread for a blind review thanks to leftoverburrito :

https://www.talkbeer.com/community/threads/make-a-wish-shelf-turd-edition.19659/page-373

 

[AndresR]

We're ******.......

 

[GregorySingh]

We're ******.......

Amazing! Really hoping some of these will be available to try at Culmination this year woohoo!

 

[Ohbarleywine]

Already have the day off requested, Sounds like Alaska will be a good vacation for me this year

 

[Ohbarleywine]

opened up a 2014 from the back of the fridge last night. oh, so delicious.

 

[amk1]

Already have the day off requested, Sounds like Alaska will be a good vacation for me this year

I already booked my flights and hotel. I wish I was kidding about this, I am the wurst.

 

[Scalzo]

375ml doe

 

[AndresR]

I already booked my flights and hotel. I wish I was kidding about this, I am the wurst.

So close to doing the same. Wish I knew more details about the release.

The GF will not understand/support this one though. Rough sell.

 

[sherm10161]

With 340 box sets, what's the over/under on the number of people that buy a plane ticket, hotel room, etc., with the primary intent of acquiring this beer, and subsequently get shut out from said beer release? No ex post facto justification for traveling to Anchorage in October. Parlay it with the number of shitlords who then proceed to blast Anchorage on The Book Face or other social medium upon being shut out.

 

[AndresR]

With 340 box sets, what's the over/under on the number of people that buy a plane ticket, hotel room, etc., with the primary intent of acquiring this beer, and subsequently get shut out from said beer release? No ex post facto justification for traveling to Anchorage in October. Parlay it with the number of shitlords who then proceed to blast Anchorage on The Book Face or other social medium upon being shut out.

Alaska just might be out of reach for 99% of Shitlords. Me hopes

 

[Ohbarleywine]

Alaska just might be out of reach for 99% of Shitlords. Me hopes

Me too. I just want one to enjoy. The trip will be worth it whether or not I get the beer, though I would like to get some,

 

[regularjohn]

ADWTD is good but its pretty sweet since its such a high abv...Anchorage knows their **** so i'm sure these new bottles will be solid. At the same time i wouldn't bend over backwards for any of them....i'm sure you can find another Barleywine on par with those that wont cost you your left nut.

 

[Scalzo]

Alaska just might be out of reach for 99% of Shitlords. Me hopes

Just booked the family reunion/cruise for same day

 

[Ohbarleywine]

ADWTD is good but its pretty sweet since its such a high abv...Anchorage knows their **** so i'm sure these new bottles will be solid. At the same time i wouldn't bend over backwards for any of them....i'm sure you can find another Barleywine on par with those that wont cost you your left nut.

The older they get, the more the sweetness dies.... 4 years on one and they become amazing amazing amazing

 

[Podunkparte]

ADWTD is good but its pretty sweet since its such a high abv...Anchorage knows their **** so i'm sure these new bottles will be solid. At the same time i wouldn't bend over backwards for any of them....i'm sure you can find another Barleywine on par with those that wont cost you your left nut.

The amount of Kuhnhenn bbbw I could acquire with the money it would cost to go get ADwtD box set proves you right.

Dammit, now I'm FT fresh organs ISO BBBW again

 

[Ohbarleywine]

Just Bought my plane tickets. Who am I going to see?

 

[spewlanders]

With 340 box sets, what's the over/under on the number of people that buy a plane ticket, hotel room, etc., with the primary intent of acquiring this beer, and subsequently get shut out from said beer release? No ex post facto justification for traveling to Anchorage in October. Parlay it with the number of shitlords who then proceed to blast Anchorage on The Book Face or other social medium upon being shut out.

I can't imagine anyone that's willing to fly up and pony up for lodging getting shut out. If you're willing to go to that trouble, lining up 24 hours early (or as soon as is allowed) shouldn't be an issue.

 

[AndresR]

The older they get, the more the sweetness dies....

Just like me.

 

[sherm10161]

I can't imagine anyone that's willing to fly up and pony up for lodging getting shut out. If you're willing to go to that trouble, lining up 24 hours early (or as soon as is allowed) shouldn't be an issue.

I think you underestimate the number of neckbeards that think they would (should?) be entitled to this beer just because they bought a plane ticket and a hotel room. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that 500 fanboys shelled out upwards of $1000 in travel costs to get one of these boxed sets. One can only hope that it's a well-organized, ticketed released, and the tickets are done well in advance.