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

 

steve l.

Haven't had one of these in years. Nice treat. Dogfish is great at these obnoxiously strong beers.

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Dufus D.

This 2013 bottle got Soooo gooood!

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4.0

almost 5 years ago

 

cait

Mmmm

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4.0

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Eric E.

Might a bit too aged, but good. Taste like congac. Orange. But had an offness

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Reed

Such a great sipper ! Thanks Christopher K. Held up well for 7 yrs old!

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Scott P

Figgy and smooth. Thanks Christopher K.

4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Alex Conway

Sweet fruit and malty thickness with a perfect alcohol burn. Always a treat!

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Jeff G.

Fantastic

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Pierre B.

Amazing 🤩 🤩🤩🤩🤩

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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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Aaron Grossman

Vintage!

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Koops

Solid and good finish to the virtual BA Extreme Beer Fest

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Dan B

FLN. 1 beer at a time.

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Carl Knutson

Virtual Extreme Beer Fest 2021

4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Ron Harper

I cannot detect any degradation in this barleywine, but I could be impaired at this point. But, it is so good. Right from Dogfish Heads Cellar. Can’t beat that.

4.5

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.

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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.

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3.75

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Pete

A classic barleywine in every sense of the world, 8 years in the bottle has really brought the malt forward and chilled out the hops.

4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Dan F.

Boozy caramel, rum-soaked raisins, toffee, fig, prune; very complex nose. Medium bodied, with little-to-no carbonation. Taste is prune up front, with some date and fig notes. Raisin and burnt caramel round out the palate with a lingering sweetness.

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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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4.25

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Scott Meis

Week of no power so drinking strong beers at the the fam's.

4.0

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

 

David

A warm, boozy sensation from the moment it rolls over the lips and enters the body. The fig/date is prominent and the enjoyment grows with each sip. Since I'm not much of a barleywine aficionado I'm going to rate this high because I like it.

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Greg

Rich sweet fruity, mellow subdued hops. Real smooth and tasty with enough booziness to remind you how strong it is! Could have gone a few years longer

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Evan LeVine

Yup. Sorry Travis L. I should have held this one for ya.

4.25

about 4 years ago

 

Mike Travis

#TenPercentTuesday Nutty, sweet malt, warm, nip of booze

4.0

about 4 years ago

 
4.0

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jim green

Gifted by great friend BTender @ DFish Alehouse Gaithersburg. Told me it was 2013 version. Has lost some carbonation but definitely not the taste. Extremely smooth drinking. Flavors are full of dates/figs. Chewy as it warms. Subtle boozy finish Wow!!!

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over 3 years ago

 

James S

A nice 56 degree Fall night to sip on this. Aged beautifully. Dark fruits tobacco brown sugar with a nice bite. Wish I had more. 4.40ish

4.25

over 3 years ago

 

Jose Ayala

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

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Scott Baker

Smooth, slightly sweet. My favorite of the vertical

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Rob C.

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

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Mrgreenskeeper

Kevin B. Jackie B. Cheers to “olde school”. The good old days!

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over 3 years ago

 

BDub

Almost cordial esque. Fantastic.

4.75

over 3 years ago

 

Dylan DeCoster

Friday night oldie. Aged leathery caramelized dates and booze soaked fruitcake.

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Meghan K

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

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Graham G

This is still really good

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Alex Trevino

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

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Curt

Hoppy(Bitter), Flavor is Light...

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Tony Lawrence

Tasty. I seem to be in a barleywine mood lately.

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Brandon

Didn’t age well

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Shaggy

9 year old barleywine, very smooth, no carbonation.

4.25

over 2 years ago

 

John Q

HNY! “Honey, Frank the Tank is not coming back, okay? That part of me is over. It's water under the bridge. I promise.” Still has time on it. Sweet and a delicious carmel bomb. Hops still hopping and kicking around with some decent bitterness. 🍻1️⃣❤️🌎☮️

4.25

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