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Old Tankard Ale (2009 And Later)

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.19% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Old Tankard Ale (2009 And Later)? Let us know below.

Mad Tom’s Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By John Harvard’s Brew House USA North America Home Would you like to share your opinion of Mad Tom’s Old Ale? Submit your review below.

Old Man Winter

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.7% Brewed By John Harvard’s Brew House USA North America Home Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Old Man Winter below.

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.2% Brewed By Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant USA North America http://www.ironhillbrewery.com Are you a fan of Old Ale? Enter your review of Old Ale below.

Ol’ Stinky Whiskey Barrel

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Snake River Brewing Company & Brewpub 265 S Millward St Jackson Wyoming USA North America (307) 739-2337 www.snakeriverbrewing.com Are you a fan of Ol’ Stinky Whiskey Barrel? Enter your review of Ol’ Stinky Whiskey Barrel below.

Old Stinky’s Strong Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.2% Brewed By Snake River Brewing Company & Brewpub 265 S Millward St Jackson Wyoming USA North America (307) 739-2337 www.snakeriverbrewing.com Did you experience Old Stinky’s Strong Ale? Give us your review below.

Export Beer

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Potosi Brewing Company 209 S Main St Potosi Wisconsin USA North America (608) 763-4002 www.potosibrewery.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Export Beer make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Thomas Sykes Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Burton Bridge Brewery 24 Bridge St Burton upon Trent West Midlands United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 1283 510573 www.burtonbridgebrewery.co.uk What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Thomas Sykes Old Ale make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Small Batch – Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.6% Brewed By Morgantown Brewing Company 1291 University Ave Morgantown West Virginia USA North America (304) 292-6959 www.morgantownbrewing.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. Why […]

T.K.O.

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5% Brewed By Wind River Brewing Company 861 10th Ave Barron Wisconsin USA North America (800) 266-4677 www.windriverbrewingco.com Thank you sir, will you have another T.K.O.? Give us your review below.

Old Scrooge Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Silver City Brewing Co. 2799 NW Myhre Rd Silverdale Washington USA North America (360) 698-5879 www.silvercitybrewery.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Old Scrooge Ale below.

Olde Expensive Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Burton Bridge Brewery 24 Bridge St Burton upon Trent West Midlands United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 1283 510573 www.burtonbridgebrewery.co.uk Is Olde Expensive Ale something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Old Woody

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Fish Brewing Company / Fishbowl Brewpub 515 Jefferson St SE Olympia Washington USA North America (360) 943-6480 www.fishbrewing.com Have an opinion about Old Woody? Submit your review below.

Lights Out Holiday Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Blue Mountain Brewery 9519 Critzer Shop Rd Afton Virginia USA North America (540) 456-8020 www.bluemountainbrewery.com Good people drink good beer. Is Lights Out Holiday Ale good? Let us know with your review below.

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.3% Brewed By Zero Gravity Craft Brewery / American Flatbread 115 St. Paul St Burlington (VT) Vermont USA North America (802) 861-2999 http://www.zerogravitybeer.com/ Is Old Ale something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Barrel Aged Old Bat Rastard

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.1% Brewed By Freetail Brewing Company 4035 North Loop 1604 W #105 San Antonio Texas USA North America (210) 395-4974 www.freetailbrewing.com Are you a fan of Barrel Aged Old Bat Rastard? Enter your review of Barrel Aged Old Bat Rastard below.

McNeill’s Old Ringworm

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By McNeill’s Brewery 90 Elliot St Brattleboro Vermont USA North America (802) 254-2553 www.mcneillsbrewery.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love McNeill’s Old Ringworm? Submit your review below.

Saint Arnold Divine Reserve #12

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Saint Arnold Brewing Company 2000 Lyons Ave Houston Texas USA North America (713) 686-9494 www.saintarnold.com Good people drink good beer. Is Saint Arnold Divine Reserve #12 good? Let us know with your review below.

Boscos Poor Richard’s Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co. (Nashville) 1805 21st Ave S Nashville Tennessee USA North America (615) 385-0050 http://boscosbeer.com/nashville/story/ Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Boscos Poor Richard’s Ale? Let us know below.

Jasperilla Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.3% Brewed By Independence Brewing Co. 3913 Todd Ln Austin Texas USA North America (512) 707-0099 www.independencebrewing.com Want to share your review of Jasperilla Old Ale? Submit 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.