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Smugglers Vintage Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By St. Austell Brewery 63 Trevarthian Rd Cornwall South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 845 241 1122 www.staustellbrewery.co.uk Is Smugglers Vintage Ale something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Old TImer

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By Wadworth 41-45 Northgate St Devizes South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 1380 723361 www.wadworth.co.uk Good people drink good beer. Is Old TImer good? Let us know with your review below.

Dark & Handsome

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Box Steam Brewery BA14 6RU The Midlands Holt South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01225 782700 http://www.boxsteambrewery.co.uk/ Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Dark & Handsome? Submit your review below.

Fusion

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Moor Beer Company Chapel Court Pitney South West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 07887 556521 http://moorbeer.co.uk Did you experience Fusion? Give us your review below.

Royal Wedding Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Hook Norton Brewery Co. Ltd. Brewery Ln Hook Norton Oxfordshire South East (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 1608 737210 www.hooky.co.uk Does Royal Wedding Ale tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Old Chestnut (Dark Star Old Ale)

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4% Brewed By Dark Star Brewing Company Limited 22 Star Road Partridge Green South East (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01403 713 085 http://darkstarbrewing.co.uk/ 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 […]

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.8% Brewed By Hepworth & Co Brewers Ltd Chipman House Nightingale Rd Horsham South East (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01403 269696 http://www.hepworthbrewery.co.uk/ Have you tried Old Ale? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Harveys Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 3.6% Brewed By Harvey & Son Ltd. 6 Cliffe High Street Lewes South East (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01273 480209 http://www.harveys.org.uk/ Have an opinion about Harveys Old Ale? Submit your review below.

Fontaine Du Diable

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.7% Brewed By Les Frères Houblon 10 180 chemin Sainte-Marguerite Trois-Rivières Quebec Canada North America (819) 380-8307 http://www.lesfrereshoublon.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Fontaine Du Diable below.

No. 213

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Bøgedal Bryghus Høllundvej 9 Vejle Region of Southern Denmark Denmark Europe +45 40116268 http://www.boegedal.com/engelsk/brewery1.html The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. So, […]

Grumpy

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Skebo Bruksbryggeri Skedevägen 24 Skebobruk Södermanland Sweden Europe +46 0175-401 24 http://www.skebobruksbryggeri.se/ Good people drink good beer. Is Grumpy good? Let us know with your review below.

King’s Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.5% Brewed By WJ King 3-5 Jubilee Estate Horsham South East (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01403 272102 http://kingbeer.co.uk Did you experience King’s Old Ale? Give us your review below.

Extra Stock Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2% Brewed By La Barberie 310 Rue Saint-Roch Quebec City Quebec Canada North America (418) 522-4373 www.labarberie.com Would you like to share your opinion of Extra Stock Ale? Submit your review below.

Bières Et Plaisirs Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Le Bilboquet Brasseur Artisan 1850 Rue Des Cascades O Saint-Hyacinthe Quebec Canada North America (450) 771-6900 http://www.lebilboquet.qc.ca/ What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Bières Et Plaisirs Old Ale make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Téméraire

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.4% Brewed By Brasserie Dunham 3809 Principale Dunham Quebec Canada North America (450) 295-1500 www.brasseriedunham.com The dude abides. Does Téméraire? Submit your review below.

Vieille Brute

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Le Cheval Blanc 809 Ontario East Montreal Quebec Canada North America (514) 522-0211 www.lechevalblanc.ca Did you experience Vieille Brute? Give us your review below.

Old Nebby Stock Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.9% Brewed By East End Brewing Company 147 Julius St Pittsburg (PA) Pennsylvania USA North America (412) 537-2337 www.eastendbrewing.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Old Nebby Stock Ale make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

New Old Stock

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Bullfrog Brewery 229 W. 4th St Williamsport Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 326-4700 www.bullfrogbrewery.com Thank you sir, will you have another New Old Stock? Give us your review below.

Old Tellus

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.1% Brewed By Earth Bread + Brewery 7136 Germantown Ave Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 242-6666 www.earthbreadbrewery.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Old Tellus below.

English Olde Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Dock Street Brewery & Restaurant 701 S. 50th Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA North America (215) 726-2337 www.dockstreetbeer.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain […]

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.