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

12 months ago

 
4.25

over 3 years ago

 

Jesse Deal

Proper barleywine. Big hoppy and sticky. Big mouthfeel.

4.25

over 3 years ago

 

Kiki R.

Been in the cellar for YEARS - a bit sweet and rich

4.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.25

about 3 years ago

 

Missy N.

Found this really enjoyable. I got honey. But very boozy overall.

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Brandon

2013

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F W

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Jim Raimo

Nice beer showing a little age but holding up

4.25

almost 3 years ago

 
4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Jeff

750ml from '03. Flat but pure malt, fig, caramel, faint booze.

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Brian Opalach

Good. But maybe my expectation of beer has changed since 2018

4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Brandon

2012

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over 2 years ago

 

Daniel Clark

Whoa…. Found this hidden and I’m pretty sure it’s like 5 years olde… 😉. Still tastes great.

4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Brian Taylor

Merry Christmas to everyone.

4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Brewser D

2004 - mellowed out but smooth dates and raisin flavors with boozy finish.

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JJ Cox

Stronk. Different, but definitely taste the alcohol. Kinda like an ipa

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Matt Gilman

Even more vintage. Bottled 11/05. This beer can vote!

4.25

over 1 year ago

 
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J.J.

Lots of stone fruit; this is really good!

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Erik Carlson

2017. Only one I had. :( Quite a bit of hops still. Dry, but sort of sweet

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Jamie Parnes

Aged since 2019! Aging definitely added some character and depth. Delicious.

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4.0

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Jeff L

Vintage 2017 Has aged nicely!

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Scott W.

this is a sipper for sure, it has a tiny kick of the abv but not a bad ethanol attack. First it is a caramel and malt husk bomb with a fruit, hop finish then a alcohol lingering finish. Over all I like this brew and wish it wasn't so expensive.

4.0

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Mike

1/22/08

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Steve Hughes

Retro check in.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 

Richard Young

From 2014. Perfect in fall. Was surprised how much I enjoyed it.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

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Not positive, but I think this is a 2013. A nice heavy Barleywine with rich fig and date notes. Smooth, but still boozy.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Xavier S.

Lacking flavor, super boozy but doesn't quite taste 15% which is a plus. I expected more out of this.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

andrew babz

Tons of figs and honey and lots of booziness

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over 4 years ago

 
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Anthony Pici

2014 bottle.

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Emily List

Sweet. Heavy :)

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Garrett P

Unsure of the vintage since the bottle on date rubbed off. From somewhere between 2016-2018. Low carbonation boozy tasting but finishes huge on dates, leathery and malty tastes you practically can chew on. Happy New Year!

4.0

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over 4 years ago

 

Nate Holman

15 days shy of 4 years old if I’m reading it right. Still good carb, lots of carmel.

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Julie

Smooth and strong to start with high, lightly bitter finish.

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Roger Smith, Jr.

Sweet and boozy.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Colin Cashin

Stonking Barleywine made with figs and dates. 15% abv. Huge body, boozy, warming, sweet, rich complex dark fruit. Remains in my top 3 styles. Love this.

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Matt Sloat

Love the Barley Wines

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Joel Newton

Boozy, with some dates

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Koll Ellis

#extremebeerfest #beeradvocate

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over 4 years ago

 
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Jay Silverberg

2017 edition

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Jason L.

Extreme Beer Fest box

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Michael S.

Heavy hitter

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over 4 years ago

 
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Sebastian

Thick and rich.

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over 4 years ago

 
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over 4 years ago

 

Steve Phifer

Extreme Beer Fest! Boozey figgy aroma, caramel, dates, fig, and malts tastes with a nod to the high ABV, very subtle hops notes, and a warming alcohol finish. @beeradvocate

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