Old Guardian Barley Wine (2010)
(Batch of Old Guardian Barley Wine (2004-))
Stone Brewing in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
Barley Wine - Barley Rotating Out of Production|
Score
8.02
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Barley wines are traditionally hefty brews, but ours is downright excessive. The huge maltiness of this beer is only tamed by an equally prodigious addition of hops, creating a rich, slightly sweet, caramel-hued ale infused with assertive bitterness and bright hop notes, all culminating in a pleasing dryness. While it will evolve into an even more glorious brew with age, this beer's delicious onslaught of flavors will seriously challenge your ability to wait any longer to drink it.
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8.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 10
Texture 10
Overall 8
750 ml bottle courtesy of Jason, shared with Gotta. 2010 vintage. Cloudy brown, medium solid, thick white head. Aroma of wet matted tall grass, cedar, caramel. Taste is bitter and well hopped, alcohol, butterscotch, cinnamon, nutmeg. Very dry, and very nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Aug 2010
at 23:28
9.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 10
Flavor 10
Texture 8
Overall 10
(bottle) deep amber colour, small head; aroma - starts with apple, then more fruit; very complex and balanced flavour, excellent 2012 vintage - ditto
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 May 2010
at 16:23