Old Guardian Barley Wine (2014)
(Batch of Old Guardian Barley Wine (2004-))
Stone Brewing in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
Barley Wine - Barley Special Out of Production|
Score
7.32
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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. Show Less
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7/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Dec 2024
at 22:36
Tried
on 25 Jan 2020
at 12:54
9/10
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Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Dec 2019
at 08:49
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Flaska från SB, vintage 2014. Klar bärnstensfärgad med smutsvit/beige krona. Apelsinmarmelad/kanderade apelsinskal, kola, karamell, ljus maltsötma, ljunghonung. Beska från grape, granskott och kåda. Beskan är kvar, men humlet känns ganska trött här. Tveksam på att denna egentligen tjänar på lagring - utan den stora beskan blir det lite platt. Skulle behövas en lite mer kaxig maltighet för att bära upp över tid.
Tried
on 06 Jan 2019
at 11:12
8/10
Not bad. Aged well. Not overly sweet nice lingering bitterness in the finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Apr 2018
at 19:09
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
26th May 2015: part of a four glass flight at the Stone Oceanside outlet. Lovely sweet and tasty brew (2014 brew I believe). Red hue to the brown body, off-white topping. Rich and malty from the start, mild hop notes come later, but this is mostly sweet malts and alcohol.
Tried
on 29 May 2015
at 01:50
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
22 oz. bottle. 2014 vintage. Color is slightly hazy Amber with thin lasting head in a snifter. Aroma is mild dark fruit and caramel dominated by pine hops and light booze.
Medium body possessing a nice lively carbonation level. The flavor is exactly as the aroma with a moderate level of bitterness that lingers after the sip. A layer of earthy resin. The booze is still a tad to noticeable even after a year of sitting. Dry texture with a warming sensation after the swallow. All-in-all still a nice drink.
Medium body possessing a nice lively carbonation level. The flavor is exactly as the aroma with a moderate level of bitterness that lingers after the sip. A layer of earthy resin. The booze is still a tad to noticeable even after a year of sitting. Dry texture with a warming sensation after the swallow. All-in-all still a nice drink.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Mar 2015
at 20:13
7/10
Smooth
Tried
on 20 Dec 2014
at 14:39