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

 
2.75

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Michael Molter

It's a barley wine.

4.25

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James Marotta

A nice well balanced Barleywine i enjoyed.

3.5

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Thomas R.

One of top 10 beers ever.

4.75

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5.0

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Robeer Bowman

Tasty Barleywine. 15% wow!

5.0

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3.25

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Jeff L

Vintage 2017 Has aged nicely!

4.0

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4.0

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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.

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Eric David

2017.Late check-in time!

4.25

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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

3.75

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Mike

1/22/08

4.0

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Scott R.

Meh again

3.25

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4.25

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Alexey B.

Крепкое с характером!

5.0

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4.5

almost 5 years ago

 

brent

Forgot about this one in the back of fridge. Old and delicious.

4.25

almost 5 years ago

 

Steve Damerell

Ending a good long weekend with my favorite beer. Only a few of these 2017s left, they need to make it again soon!

5.0

almost 5 years ago

 
4.5

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

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4.0

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Matthew T.

Been in the cellar for a while...

0.0

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4.0

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Bob Summers

2013 vintage

4.75

over 4 years ago

 
3.5

over 4 years ago

 

Kurt T

Aged 4 years

3.5

over 4 years ago

 

Jack B.

Super boozy. Barley. Raisin. Not for me.

0.0

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

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over 4 years ago

 

Steve Hughes

Retro check in.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 
5.0

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2.25

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4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Richard Young

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

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Ken Rovtar

2017 almost made it to four years

4.5

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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

 

michael cohen

Load of malt, dark fruit, raisin. Strong alcohol warmth. A big , tasty barleywine. 2014 vintage

4.25

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Dave Rowland

Awesome

4.5

over 4 years ago

 
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Brian Plante

Thanks Mr. Southerland!!!!

4.5

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

 

Brett

I've been holding onto this for six years and has definitely mellowed out and balanced from the first time checking this in.

4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Bob Cooper

Very good, aged well, bottled in 2016

5.0

over 4 years ago

 

andrew babz

Tons of figs and honey and lots of booziness

4.0

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4.0

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Anthony Pici

2014 bottle.

4.0

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4.0

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David Palmer

‘17 vintage, Love it

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4.5

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2.5

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J C

Very heavy after a couple years of aging.

3.25

over 4 years ago

 
4.5

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4.0

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4.0

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Emily List

Sweet. Heavy :)

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Beer Pittsburgh

Diggin' through the beer cellar for this boozy treat!

4.5

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over 4 years ago

 
4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Chris L.

Not bad. Not great. I think mine was a bit old.

2.5

over 4 years ago

 
4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Lyle Topa

🐶🐠👨

4.25

over 4 years ago

 
5.0

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4.0

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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

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

over 4 years ago

 
4.0

over 4 years ago

 
4.75

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

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.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Barry

2016 vintage. Aging quite nicely. Lots of dark fruit, sherry, and caramel notes in the aroma and taste.

4.25

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

over 4 years ago