Olde School

Barleywine - American

Bold, yet smooth! Fermented with dates and figs, this bone-crusher has a completely unique flavor. At 15% abv, this beer is a great candidate for ageing. Over time, the beer dries out and the pit fruit flavors come forward and the hops recede.

ABV

15.0

Rating

3.982

Rating count

34,406

Last updated

11 months ago

 
3.5

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3.5

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Philip Hubbell

Figgy notes on the nose, followed by notes of fig, caramel, and malt with each sip. Definitely can feel the booze of 15% ABV. #EBF and 2017 vintage.

3.5

over 4 years ago

 

Lindsey H.

Frickin' 15%er. It tastes great but don't drink it alone

3.5

over 4 years ago

 
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Chris DeLoose

One of my closest friends in college got me a 4 pack of this for graduation in 2006. Still remember the wicked hangover!

3.5

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3.5

over 4 years ago

 

Ken Johnson

Unable to partake during the cyberspace festival #extremebeerfestcyberspace

3.5

over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 
3.5

about 4 years ago

 

Stacey M.

A boozy fruitcake!

3.5

about 4 years ago

 
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about 4 years ago

 

Bob Karpel

Sometimes you just gotta go Olde School

3.5

about 4 years ago

 
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Forest S.

Bottled in 2008

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Jesse Steffy

Funny to read my review of drinking this beer fresh in 2017 versus my opinion of drinking it now at 4 years old. It's not gross anymore. Now it's figs, prunes and alcohol!

3.5

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almost 3 years ago

 

Steve H

Pretty oxidized

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John W

Aged bottle from 2008. Wow that's boozy!😂🍻

3.5

over 2 years ago

 

Raymond S

Wow! A barely wine that is good. Most are rancid, but this one is good!

3.5

about 2 years ago

 
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about 2 years ago

 

J P

soft but punchy

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about 2 years ago

 

Don Fritos

RB LCI 2009

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about 2 years ago

 
3.5

over 1 year ago

 

Kevin Smigelski

12/16/2016

3.5

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over 1 year ago

 

Paul Day

Good stuff, haven't had a barley win in a while

3.5

about 1 year ago

 
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John Tokar

Found this sitting in my wine rack covered in dust. Probably 4-5 yrs old. Label says it ages well, and it wasn’t wrong. Very complex flavors; almost like port wine

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almost 5 years ago

 

Jake Orofino

Super surprised at a 15% aged 7 plus years.. so smooth and delicious. Love DF overall, fantastic, thanks Matt F. Recommend to find this and hide away!

3.75

almost 5 years ago

 
3.75

over 4 years ago

 

Ron Owens

Cellared 2007 vintage. Dried fruit, very sweet, strong alcohol warmth that lasts. Slight earthy bitterness that lingers. Some toffee.

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S H

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over 4 years ago

 

Colin B

2013 version

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Radd B.

Sweet figs on the nose. Taste is slight sweet, filled with fig and dates, and malty. Strong but very smooth. Excellent barleywine.

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John R.

From 2012, don’t think I’ve ever had a beer that old before

3.75

over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 

Cortney Z.

Still don’t love barley wines but this wasn’t half bad

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over 4 years ago

 

Don Rugh

Extreme Beerfest (9/11)

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Mary Hemann Matheny

Strong! Caramel notes, raisin on the nose.

3.75

over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 

Ryan Levering

Breakfast beer? No, just forgot to log last night. Definitely complex and thick, tasted like a hangover :).

3.75

over 4 years ago

 

Bob Zic

Last night..

3.75

over 4 years ago

 

Sherry BChico

So boozy, can't taste the figs and dates

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Michael M

Bit too hoppy for moi but it’s life #BiL - Thx Ann & Larry

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Steven G.

Sweet strong malty booziness.

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almost 4 years ago

 
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Cliff

The annual tasting from the birthday 4-pack: Not too boozy, but there's still a little harshness. I think a little bit more caramel coming through compared to the last tasting.

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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago