Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale (2007)
Stone Brewing

Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale (2007)Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale (2007)
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From:
Stone Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
American Barleywine
ABV:
11.26%
Score:
92
Avg:
4.13 | pDev: 9.69%
Reviews:
240
Ratings:
291
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 09, 2023
Added:
Jan 25, 2007
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  13
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Ratings by rye726:
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Reviewed by rye726 from Colorado

4.18/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
'07 vintage 22oz bottle poured at 50F into a snifter.

Clear orange/amber brown color. Tan head that subsides to a thin cover.

Sweet caramel malts with some floral hops. Sweet alcohol character as well with vanilla and honey.

Nice malts structure balanced by citrusy hops. The finish is a blend or sweet alcohol and tart ripe fruits.

Full body with a creamy and delicate feel. Good amount of carbonation.

Very well balnced with a subtle sherry presence. Alcohol masked under layers of barley and hops.

Good blend between an American and English barley wine. Has aged well over the last year, and will continue to do so for at least another few.
Dec 25, 2007
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.25/5  rDev -21.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Bomber from a friend, 16 years aged. Didn't fare that well. Dull amber pour, malty aroma and taste, tobacco, leather and signs of oxidation. Still plenty warm though.
Oct 09, 2023
 
Rated: 4.19 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Oct 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by wethorseblanket from California

May 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.01 by McMatt7 from Pennsylvania

Mar 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Nov 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by BDeibs from Colorado

Aug 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by MickeyHops from California

Aug 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by GRG1313 from California

Aug 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Jul 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ccurrid from Massachusetts

Jun 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by afsdan from Colorado

Apr 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by imperialking from Illinois

Feb 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by ricecracker420 from California

Jan 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Beersnake from California

Nov 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by jvillefan from California

Aug 18, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by moonknight31 from California

Jul 24, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Jul 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Jul 07, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by mikeincharleston from North Carolina

May 13, 2013
Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale (2007) from Stone Brewing
Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 291 ratings