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Dogfish Head Olde School Barleywine

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Milton, DE, United States of America


Vital Statistics

Release: Limited Rotating (vintaged)
ABV: 13%
Bitterness: 85 IBU

From the brewer

Fermented with dates and figs, this smooth barleywine has a unique flavor.

Average Scores

Overall: 71 (logged 4 times)
Bottle: 72 (logged 3 times)
Draft: 67 (logged 1 time)

Who's been drinking this

2014 release
Boozy fragrance. Tastes like a strong barleywine, with some date-cake fruity sweetness and a nice, smooth finish. Thing is, the booze builds up fast and strong... I wish they had shown some restraint and given us something a little less in-your-face. The flavors are great and deserve it.
2014 release
Very booze smell with some light pleasing fruit hints. Sweet but not overly so, very boozy particularly near the end. The fig and dates flavors a subtle but present. Very pleasing overall.
2014 release
Vinegary elements to smell. Round sweet starting taste and heady alcoholic follow through. Fig finish.
Bottle
2014 release
Pretty darn sweet although not too heavy. Kind of like a slight lighter flavored but still heavy on the palate mead.