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[OneDropSoup]

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From everything I've read, the difference is just that Old Ales are generally slightly lower in ABV.

Short answer: old ales are old & barleywines are strong. Two different dimensions for basically the same thing.
Long answer: http://zythophile.co.uk/2010/09/14/so-what-is-the-difference-between-barley-wine-and-old-ale/

EDIT: Kind of like saying that fast cars & vintage cars are two different kinds of cars. This is just my understanding, & I'd be curious to hear ZachBrewGentlemen or brewgentlemen's take.

 

[Stigs1]

TBH, I don't have the slightest idea what the difference is.

Nobody trades for Old Ales.

Hitting up BG tomorrow night HMU if anyone's hanging out.

 

[tommyguz]

Saw your Twitter exchange with them about the movie.

Though I want to stay a long day's hike away from the political implications innate to this topic, and in spite of knowing nothing of Abjuration Brewing and their external philosophies: I find it...bizarre that this may serve as a first impression, for many of the drinking masses, to their arrival onto the beer scene.

I won't go there because I might get polio

 

[tommyguz]

OneDropSoup... the social media hero we all sort of might be ok with. Alter ego: Captain Buzz Kill.

Great read but that dude was just looking to try to take advantage of someone without actually trading anything worthwhile. He's pretty arrogant too about how much cool beer he has

In less controversial news, Galli announced that they'll be carrying Cascade Brewing.

Super excited

Does that mean we'll have more $30+ wild ales on our shelves in good ole' Pgh?

No way price will be jacked

Welcome addition for sure, I'll probably buy a few. Guessing $39 a bottle here.

This

Only actually had one of their beers, the Blueberry, thought it was pretty good but nothing super outstanding. I do have a bottle of Sang Rouge that I've yet to open though that I bought in Philly.

I bought a few bottles east in reading pa $22-26 . Same price as in OR at the brewery actually

I've seen them in other parts of PA for 26-30 so I suspect it'll be about the same. Still more than I'd care to pay though.

Yeah. I bet pittsburgh will be higher than average

I'm pretty stoked for Cascade. I had a bottle of Vlad at one of the coolest bars I've ever been to (The Pine Box) in Seattle on my honeymoon right before we got on a cruise to Alaska. So they have a soft spot in my heart for sure.

So good. Also going to hit you up for Seattle advice. I'll be going in july. Start preparing

Pertaining to Cascade, I like them. I like to try everything they put out, but usually once is enough. Some of there stuff is worth revisiting from time to time, but there prices dont really match up with the product. Blueberry is one of their better offerings IMO. There are a number of others. I remember when it was a big deal to land a Burbonic, now I dont really care that much for that beer. Had a Vine a couple weeks ago, 2011 I believe, was actually one of the least sour of there beers I can remember.

The best cascade I ever had (and top 5 beer for me) was Melon Melange and I don't know why they don't bottle it.

Pinebox is a really cool spot. I went there when I was in Seattle last yet.

As for Cascade, my wife and I were excited to see that. I really enjoy some of their beers (looking at you Apricot) and I am ok with $25 or so for a quality AWA that is readily available. These were the original lacto-bombs before De Garde took it to the next (and IMHO non-enjoyable) level. Draai Laag just doesn't cut it for me and I think AWAs are what is sorely missing in this market.

Not that I think that price point is good, but if it prevents me from shipping out a good beer and paying at least $20 in shipping fees then it winds up being a bargain.

Agreed. What else is cool in Seattle. Prepare a list

 

[zhoss24]

Tell that ninja to do a BA wheat wine. I love that style and seemingly no one does.

Jackie Os honey Wood Ya was very good. I think it's usually released around this time of year not sure though.

 

[wyckydsceptre]

Great read but that dude was just looking to try to take advantage of someone without actually trading anything worthwhile. He's pretty arrogant too about how much cool beer he has



Super excited



No way price will be jacked



This



I bought a few bottles east in reading pa $22-26 . Same price as in OR at the brewery actually



Yeah. I bet pittsburgh will be higher than average



So good. Also going to hit you up for Seattle advice. I'll be going in july. Start preparing



The best cascade I ever had (and top 5 beer for me) was Melon Melange and I don't know why they don't bottle it.



Agreed. What else is cool in Seattle. Prepare a list

Multi-quote badge achieved.

The Original Starbucks

 

[OneDropSoup]

Gonna jump the line on wyckydsceptre & share that Roundabout's releasing another Intersection, which is:
53% sour wheat wine
40% Akoroa farmhouse ale, wine bbl-aged w/ brett
7% Weizenbock

7.2% ABV, 500 mL bottles, $11, on sale this Sunday

 

[shuggy1]

Didn't they call it an OLD ALE?

TBH, I don't have the slightest idea what the difference is.

I don't think there is a difference

The difference is if you call it an old ale and it's any good at all people say it's really good for an old ale. If you call it a barley wine and it's not spectacular people dump on it. Pretty smart marketing on BG.

 

[Grodd87]

The difference is if you call it an old ale and it's any good at all people say it's really good for an old ale. If you call it a barley wine and it's not spectacular people dump on it. Pretty smart marketing on BG.

So like Megan fox she sucks as an actress but would be a great porn star.

 

[preluderl]

Jackie Os honey Wood Ya was very good. I think it's usually released around this time of year not sure though.

I was really disappointed by that beer, unfortunately. I really enjoy Bruery White Oak though.

 

[wyckydsceptre]

#humblebrag this is good

 

[MooseLang]

#humblebrag this is good

I have that same baby monitor. Wish it held a charge longer.

****, we should take this to the baby monitor thread.

 

[Tedwarhc]

#humblebrag this is good

In PGH yet?

 

[JimmyWimms]

Doming two 750s of Foshomo during this Pens game.

 

[greg4579]

Doming two 750s of Foshomo during this Pens game.

Amateur hour for me. I only did a 'Tross and a Foggy Mtn.

 

[preluderl]

Bummer that I missed on Foshomo. It's all the kids fault. Had to change his diaper before we went to get in line and bam, missed the bottles by like 4-5 people in front of me in line.

 

[greg4579]

Bummer that I missed on Foshomo. It's all the kids fault. Had to change his diaper before we went to get in line and bam, missed the bottles by like 4-5 people in front of me in line.

No promises yet, but trying to get you a bottle. Stay tuned.

 

[Beerwanderer]

Great read but that dude was just looking to try to take advantage of someone without actually trading anything worthwhile. He's pretty arrogant too about how much cool beer he has



Super excited



No way price will be jacked



This



I bought a few bottles east in reading pa $22-26 . Same price as in OR at the brewery actually



Yeah. I bet pittsburgh will be higher than average



So good. Also going to hit you up for Seattle advice. I'll be going in july. Start preparing



The best cascade I ever had (and top 5 beer for me) was Melon Melange and I don't know why they don't bottle it.



Agreed. What else is cool in Seattle. Prepare a list

You can multi quote like a world champ!!! I can't keep up with the posts enough this week to even comment on one.

 

[preluderl]

No promises yet, but trying to get you a bottle. Stay tuned.

Ah man you don't need to do that. I appreciate it though.

Wait... You mean all of us Pittsburgh guys aren't *********? Whoda thunk it?

 

[JimmyWimms]

Amateur hour for me. I only did a 'Tross and a Foggy Mtn.

 

[tommyguz]

Multi-quote badge achieved.

The Original Starbucks

We will definitely go there. We actually do like starbucks. We have a ton of the city mugs.

You can multi quote like a world champ!!! I can't keep up with the posts enough this week to even comment on one.

Took my game next level

 

[tommyguz]

Gonna jump the line on wyckydsceptre & share that Roundabout's releasing another Intersection, which is:
53% sour wheat wine
40% Akoroa farmhouse ale, wine bbl-aged w/ brett
7% Weizenbock

7.2% ABV, 500 mL bottles, $11, on sale this Sunday

wyckydsceptre . Yes please

 

[JimmyWimms]

Pretty convinced that me drinking BG hops during the Pens games is very good juju. Started with a 750 of Foshomo for game 5, then poured Kuhnhenn, and 10 seconds after walking back into the room, Bolts scored and it was all down hill. Two 750s of Foshomo tonight? 5-2 win. Looks like I'm picking up some 'Tross tomorrow... Tho maybe brewgentlemen has a couple bottles of Fosho in the secret stash? Trust me... It's in the city's best interest.

 

[PSUMike]

#humblebrag this is good

Love that beer

 

[ur boy catlicks]

here's a really wild and crazy idea. buy a bottle of an old ale and buy a bottle of a barleywine and then taste them side by side.

 

[AnotherPint4Ole]

So good. Also going to hit you up for Seattle advice. I'll be going in july. Start preparing

Might be able to help a little, I grew up about 2 hours north of there. I don't know a ton about the city, but might have a few suggestions.

**** Starbucks.

 

[barflybastard]

#humblebrag this is good

Love that beer

WHERE

 

[wyckydsceptre]

WHERE

It'll be around the first week or so in June.

 

[OneDropSoup]

Great read but that dude was just looking to try to take advantage of someone without actually trading anything worthwhile. He's pretty arrogant too about how much cool beer he has.

I think hunterpgh was referring to an altogether different feat of internet valor. Eeeyeew boy. Not that another ISO: MBP scrum is news, but that beauty from yesterday hasn't even been mentioned here.

 

[docreight1]

I think hunterpgh was referring to another daring feat of internet valor. Eeeyeew boy. Not that another ISO: MBP scrum is news, but that beauty from yesterday hasn't even been mentioned here.

My favorite part was the guy that drain poured MBP. If I remember correctly he also made prior claims to Grist house being the best brewery in the city.. So i guess that makes sense after all.