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North Coast Class of '88 Barleywine Style Ale

North Coast Brewing Company
Fort Bragg, CA, United States of America
Deschutes Brewery
Bend, OR, United States of America
Rogue Ales
Newport, OR, United States of America


Vital Statistics

Release: Limited Single
ABV: 10%
Bitterness: 75 IBU
Original Gravity: 1.093 / 22.2° plato

Average Scores

Overall: 55 (logged 7 times)
Bottle: 55 (logged 7 times)

Who's been drinking this

Had this with the Deschutes version. This is more carbonated and drier, with little fragrance at first ("funky cheese"), opening up to an IPA-like hoppy florality as it gets warmer. Much stronger raw alcohol hit, and a bitter finish. Not as enjoyable to drink, overall.
Smells somewhat funky, hard to find something pleasant with the odor. Tingly tongue experience from some bitterness. Otherwise taste isn't doing much for me.
Opens up as it warms up.