Olde School Barleywine - Dogfish Head Brewery

Phelps

Arizona

3.48/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured from a bottle into my perfect pint glass.

Nice bubbles, beautiful light copper color. An off white head quickly recedes to a ring.

Smells bright and fruity, with green apples, figs, flowers, and a certain sourness. A light alcohol burn is also noticeable, as is a slight metallic aroma.

Sweet maltiness in the taste. Dark fruits, raisins, prunes at the start. Bright citrusy fruit flavors hit at the swallow. It's a little sweet for my tastes. A definite alcohol kick comes up through the nose after the swallow. The alcohol could've been more well-hidden, but then, this thing is 15%.

Medium carbonation, very full-bodied, almost syrupy. Warmth assaults at the swallow.

Due to the heavy mouthfeel and very noticeable alcohol content, this is a sipper. I'll finish this glass, but barely. Not the best barleywine ever, but a solid offering from DFH.

Serving type: bottle

02-03-2010 04:31:31 | More by Phelps

mulliwater

Virginia

5/5  rDev +26.6%

05-25-2013 03:48:06 | More by mulliwater

DrGonzoDDS

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

05-24-2013 01:31:22 | More by DrGonzoDDS

kojevergas

California

3.39/5  rDev -14.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Truncated review since I had to do this on my phone at a crowded bar. 2011 vintage served on-draught at the Blue Palms Brewhouse earlier this month. Expectations were above average. Reviewed from notes.

A: Pours a two finger beige colour of nice cream, thickness, and retention.

Sm: Dates, fruit, caramel. A mild strength aroma.

T/Dr: Hides ABV well. Fruit-forward, with dates and vague dark fruit character. Quite malty and well layered. Very drinkable for the high ABV. I like it.

Mf: Smooth and wet. Good carbonation. Good presence on the palate. Suits the flavour profile well.

B-

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 20:26:26 | More by kojevergas

cnewton

Illinois

2/5  rDev -49.4%

05-23-2013 18:57:57 | More by cnewton

IMSPEAKNOENGLISH

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-23-2013 03:07:01 | More by IMSPEAKNOENGLISH

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-22-2013 01:22:21 | More by mikeincharleston

tazzman

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-20-2013 22:21:06 | More by tazzman

2dogbrew

Virginia

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-20-2013 00:36:31 | More by 2dogbrew

stanowsf

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-19-2013 20:11:27 | More by stanowsf

HinghamRick

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-19-2013 16:40:00 | More by HinghamRick

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-19-2013 16:32:07 | More by Photekut

nick_asian

Nevada

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-19-2013 07:18:40 | More by nick_asian

jakeox

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-18-2013 23:55:09 | More by jakeox

megamass

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-18-2013 04:10:23 | More by megamass

mverity

Florida

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-16-2013 21:27:12 | More by mverity

smithj4

New York

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-16-2013 01:56:13 | More by smithj4

e30todamax

Virginia

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-15-2013 22:01:13 | More by e30todamax

maxcoinage

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

05-15-2013 19:43:02 | More by maxcoinage

jlwelsh

Florida

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-14-2013 01:16:56 | More by jlwelsh

aLenwell

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -11.4%

05-13-2013 23:21:40 | More by aLenwell

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +20.3%

05-13-2013 05:13:20 | More by Bonko_the_sane

jokulhaps

Virginia

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-13-2013 02:37:49 | More by jokulhaps

Tom-Peters

California

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

05-12-2013 19:07:22 | More by Tom-Peters

ipas-for-life

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

05-12-2013 16:13:53 | More by ipas-for-life