ABV
15.6
over 4 years ago
ABV
15.6
Rating
4.21305
Rating count
3,053
Last updated
almost 5 years ago
This was stunning. The highlight of the beerfest. Almost 8 years old and still holding. Thanks Sam For sharing this from DFH’s cellar.
over 4 years ago
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.
over 4 years ago
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.
over 4 years ago
Amazing masterpiece too bad it's not in production anymore 😪
over 3 years ago
I cannot believe how well this has held up! So damn good
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over 3 years ago
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%🔥
over 2 years ago
Such a great sipper ! Thanks Christopher K. Held up well for 7 yrs old!
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over 4 years ago
Sweet fruit and malty thickness with a perfect alcohol burn. Always a treat!
over 4 years ago
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.
over 4 years ago
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.
over 4 years ago
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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about 4 years ago
Friday night oldie. Aged leathery caramelized dates and booze soaked fruitcake.
over 3 years ago
so apparently you need to age these for 9 years. lovely
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about 3 years ago
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.
12 months ago
Solid and good finish to the virtual BA Extreme Beer Fest
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over 4 years ago
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.
over 4 years ago
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.
over 4 years ago
Yup. Sorry Travis L. I should have held this one for ya.
about 4 years ago
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!!!
almost 4 years ago
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
over 3 years ago
9 year old barleywine, very smooth, no carbonation.
over 2 years ago
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❤️🌎☮️
over 2 years ago
Bottled 10 years to the day. Still tasting great. Classic dry english barelywine. No cardboard or oxidation
over 2 years ago
Haven't had one of these in years. Nice treat. Dogfish is great at these obnoxiously strong beers.
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almost 5 years ago
Week of no power so drinking strong beers at the the fam's.
over 4 years ago
Kevin B. Jackie B. Cheers to “olde school”. The good old days!
over 3 years ago
Might a bit too aged, but good. Taste like congac. Orange. But had an offness
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over 4 years ago