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Bourbon 76

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Bootlegger’s Brewery 401 S Richman Ave Fullerton California USA North America (714) 871-2337 www.bootleggersbrewery.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Bourbon 76 below.

Triple Exultation

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.7% Brewed By Eel River Brewing Co. 1777 Alamar Way Fortuna California USA North America (707) 725-2739 www.eelriverbrewing.com Would you like to share your opinion of Triple Exultation? Submit your review below.

Old Stock Cellar Reserve (Aged In Bourbon Barrels)

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13.16% Brewed By North Coast Brewing Co. 455 N Main S Fort Bragg California USA North America (707) 964-2739 http://www.northcoastbrewing.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Old Stock Cellar Reserve (Aged In Bourbon Barrels)? Submit your review below.

Otsuchi Old Stock Ale 2012

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.7% Brewed By North Coast Brewing Co. 455 N Main S Fort Bragg California USA North America (707) 964-2739 http://www.northcoastbrewing.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Otsuchi Old Stock Ale 2012 make you happy, let […]

Old Stock Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.9% Brewed By North Coast Brewing Co. 455 N Main S Fort Bragg California USA North America (707) 964-2739 http://www.northcoastbrewing.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Old […]

Lost Coast Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe 617 4th St Eureka California USA North America (707) 445-4480 www.lostcoast.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Lost Coast Old Ale by filling out your review below.

Hillbilly

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5% Brewed By Taps Fish House & Brewery 2745 Lakeshore Drive Corona California USA North America (951) 277-5800 www.tapsfishhouse.com I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good day. […]

Jive

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Taps Fish House & Brewery 2745 Lakeshore Drive Corona California USA North America (951) 277-5800 www.tapsfishhouse.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Jive below.

Sierra Nevada Wood Aged Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 1075 E 20th St Chico California USA North America (530) 893-3520 http://www.sierranevada.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Sierra Nevada […]

Jubilee Ale (Bourbon Barrel Aged)

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.2% Brewed By Island Brewing Company 5049 Sixth Street Carpinteria California USA North America (805) 745-8272 http://www.islandbrewingcompany.com/ Would you like to share your opinion of Jubilee Ale (Bourbon Barrel Aged)? Submit your review below.

Hof Korvatunturi

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By t Hofbrouwerijke Hoogstraat 151 Beerzel Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 (0)15 75 77 07 http://www.thofbrouwerijke.be May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Hof Korvatunturi with […]

English “Old-Style” Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Vino’s Brewpub 923 W 7th St Little Rock Arkansas USA North America (501) 375-8466 http://vinosbrewpub.com The dude abides. Does English “Old-Style” Ale? Submit your review below.

London

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.8% Brewed By Midnight Sun Brewing Co. 8111 Dimond Hook Dr Anchorage Alaska USA North America (907) 344-1179 http://midnightsunbrewing.com Have you tried London? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Barrel-Aged Unobtanium Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.5% Brewed By Straight To Ale 3200 Leeman Ferry Road Huntsville Alabama USA North America (256) 585-9764 http://www.straighttoale.com/ Thank you sir, will you have another Barrel-Aged Unobtanium Old Ale? Give us your review below.

Alaskan Winter Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.4% Brewed By Alaskan Brewing Co. 5429 Shaune Dr Anchorage Alaska USA North America (907) 780-5866 www.alaskanbeer.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Alaskan Winter Ale by filling out your review below.

Old Ale Traits

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Beer Style Description

Dark amber to brown in color, old ales are medium to full bodied with a malty sweetness. Hop aroma should be minimal and flavor can vary from none to medium in character intensity. Fruity-ester flavors and aromas can contribute to the character of this ale. Bitterness should be minimal but evident and balanced with malt and/or caramel-like sweetness. Alcohol types can be varied and complex. A distinctive quality of these ales is that they undergo an aging process (often for years) on their yeast either in bulk storage or through conditioning in the bottle, which contributes to a rich, wine-like and often sweet oxidation character. Complex estery characters may also emerge. Some very low diacetyl character may be evident and acceptable. Wood aged characters such as vanillin and other woody characters are acceptable. Horsey, goaty, leathery and phenolic character evolved from Brettanomyces organisms and acidity may be present but should be at low levels and balanced with other flavors Residual flavors that come from liquids previously aged in a barrel such as bourbon or sherry should not be present. Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. A traditional English ale style, mashed at higher temperatures than strong ales to reduce attenuation, then aged at the brewery after primary fermentation (similar to the process used for historical porters). Often had age-related character (lactic, Brett, oxidation, leather) associated with “stale” beers. Used as stock ales for blending or enjoyed at full strength (stale or stock refers to beers that were aged or stored for a significant period of time). Winter warmers are a more modern style that are maltier, fuller-bodied, often darker beers that may be a brewery’s winter seasonal special offering.

Alcohol By Volume Range

6-9

IBU's Range

30-60

Aroma

Malty-sweet with fruity esters, often with a complex blend of dried-fruit, vinous, caramelly, molasses, nutty, toffee, treacle, and/or other specialty malt aromas. Some alcohol and oxidative notes are acceptable, akin to those found in Sherry or Port. Hop aromas not usually present due to extended aging.

Appearance

Light amber to very dark reddish-brown color (most are fairly dark). Age and oxidation may darken the beer further. May be almost opaque (if not, should be clear). Moderate to low cream- to light tan-colored head; may be adversely affected by alcohol and age.

Flavor

Medium to high malt character with a luscious malt complexity, often with nutty, caramelly and/or molasses-like flavors. Light chocolate or roasted malt flavors are optional, but should never be prominent. Balance is often malty-sweet, but may be well hopped (the impression of bitterness often depends on amount of aging). Moderate to high fruity esters are common, and may take on a dried-fruit or vinous character. The finish may vary from dry to somewhat sweet. Extended aging may contribute oxidative flavors similar to a fine old Sherry, Port or Madeira. Alcoholic strength should be evident, though not overwhelming. Diacetyl low to none. Some wood-aged or blended versions may have a lactic or Brettanomyces character; but this is optional and should not be too strong (enter as a specialty beer if it is).

Mouthfeel

Medium to full, chewy body, although older examples may be lower in body due to continued attenuation during conditioning. Alcohol warmth is often evident and always welcome. Low to moderate carbonation, depending on age and conditioning.