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

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almost 5 years ago

 
3.5

over 4 years ago

 

Brad Deibel

I think it is too old. The dates and figs are definitely the predominant flavor but they are off at this point and too old and oxidized dates and figs

3.5

over 4 years ago

 
3.5

over 4 years ago

 

Alex Trevino

Sugar, caramel and butter. The spice you expect. Tough and strong.

3.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Curt

Hoppy(Bitter), Flavor is Light...

3.5

almost 3 years ago

 
3.5

about 2 years ago

 
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about 2 years ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 

Scott

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

3.5

12 months ago

 
3.25

over 4 years ago

 

Mike Hyatt

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

3.0

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about 1 year ago

 

Kunnskap

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

2.75

over 1 year ago

 

F V

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over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 

Jeff Kissel

Doing a vertical, and it's 2012 > 2011 > 2013 for me. Hear our thoughts on Episode 366 of @cbcast here: https://craftbeercast.com/?p=2209

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over 4 years ago

 

Dan B

FLN. 1 beer at a time.

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over 4 years ago

 

Kevin Peacock

Fun to drink such an aged beer supplied for Extreme Beer Fest, some fruit, little hops, but still can't get into barley wines

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over 4 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
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Brandon

Didn’t age well

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over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 

Hardcore Craft Beer

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

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about 2 years ago

 
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over 1 year ago