Olde School (2013)

Barleywine - American

Fermented with dates and figs, this smooth barleywine has a unique flavor. The concept for this beer came from an old cellerman's manual Sam came across. At about 15% ABV, this beer is a great candidate for aging. Over time, the beer dries out and the pit fruit flavors come forward and the hops recede. Our recommendation? Grab a few bottles when you find it -- enjoy one now, and age the others for a bit. Let us know which you prefer! Olde School Barlewine comes out in the fall annually. It is available in 12-ounce bottles by the 4-pack.

ABV

15.6

Rating

4.21305

Rating count

3,053

Last updated

almost 5 years ago

 
4.0

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

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over 2 years ago

 
4.0

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over 2 years ago

 

Fresh_hops

Slightly starting to show it's age. Slightly.

4.75

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over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Jared Taylor

Bottled 10 years to the day. Still tasting great. Classic dry english barelywine. No cardboard or oxidation

4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Tommy Hutchins

The nose introduces the palate of booze with punches of rum, brown sugar & dark berry. The palate is exceptional; malty, syrupy & caramelized with layered complexity through the distinct presence of dehydrated fruits, figs, & dates 🔥2013 - 15.6%🔥

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Reptar RF

I think age did not help this one. Still pretty good overall.

3.75

about 2 years ago

 
3.5

about 2 years ago

 

StopMergingMyCheck-ins™️

Yuuuup. Thanks Brendan

5.0

about 2 years ago

 

Dan H

10 years and still really good

4.25

about 2 years ago

 

Hardcore Craft Beer

Smell is INTENSE but the flavor is quite caramel, faint hops, and some leather forward.

0.0

about 2 years ago

 

Buffet4Beer

Tons at caramel. Very good.

4.25

about 2 years ago

 
3.5

about 2 years ago

 

Daniel Sweemer

Withstood time quite well

4.25

about 2 years ago

 

David Fonorow

RB 10/10/2011

4.0

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almost 2 years ago

 

Kunnskap

"Yeah it's not bad. I would never want to drink more of it...." -R

2.75

over 1 year ago

 

Mike Dougherty

Aged a decade 🤌🏻

4.75

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over 1 year ago

 

Andrew Johnson

Holding up

4.25

over 1 year ago

 
3.5

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over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 
4.25

about 1 year ago

 

Mike Hyatt

Cellared for over 12 years. Minimal carbonation. Very pruny with butterscotch.

3.0

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about 1 year ago

 

Scott

Raisins, caramel, syrupy, dry, held up well for 10 years.

3.5

12 months ago

 

Tim Albert

Aged 11 years. Malt, dried fruit, raisin, light caramel nose. Dried fruit, caramel, malt, raisin, touch of citrus, light apple skin. Aged exceptionally well, really smoothed things out. Alcohol still present but well integrated.

4.5

12 months ago