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

 

Meghan K

so apparently you need to age these for 9 years. lovely

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about 3 years ago

 

Graham G

This is still really good

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years 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

 

Dufus D.

This 2013 bottle got Soooo gooood!

4.75

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almost 5 years ago

 
4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Rob C.

I cannot believe how well this has held up! So damn good

4.75

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over 3 years ago

 

BDub

Almost cordial esque. Fantastic.

4.75

over 3 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 

Fresh_hops

Slightly starting to show it's age. Slightly.

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over 2 years ago

 
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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

 

Mike Dougherty

Aged a decade 🤌🏻

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over 1 year ago

 
5.0

over 4 years ago

 

Pierre B.

Amazing 🤩 🤩🤩🤩🤩

5.0

over 4 years ago

 

Pat Straub

This was stunning. The highlight of the beerfest. Almost 8 years old and still holding. Thanks Sam For sharing this from DFH’s cellar.

5.0

over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 

Protocol417 X.

Extreme Beer Fest #11! Ho. Lee. Shit. The fest culminated in the best beer in the box, hands down. Very smooth. Taste is pure caramelization, like the top layer of a fine creme brûlée. Barrel is there, not overwhelming, perfectly balanced, so f’in good.

5.0

over 4 years ago

 

Quentin L.

Have I been ruined for all other beers? This is the pinnacle of what a barleywine can be. I taste a bountiful medley of fig, caramel, toffee, and molasses, with the body of a hearty cabernet.

5.0

over 4 years ago

 

Nathan W.

Nice.

5.0

over 4 years ago

 

Jose Ayala

Amazing masterpiece too bad it's not in production anymore 😪

5.0

over 3 years ago

 
5.0

over 2 years ago

 

StopMergingMyCheck-ins™️

Yuuuup. Thanks Brendan

5.0

about 2 years ago

 
5.0

over 1 year ago