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MacLean’s Old Angus Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.2% Brewed By MacLean’s Ales Brewing 212744 Baseline Rd West Gray Ontario Canada North America (519) 369-5061 http://www.macleansales.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 […]

Cutback Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Bend Brewing Company 1019 NW Brooks St Bend Oregon USA North America (541) 383-1599 www.bendbrewingco.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 Cutback Old Ale […]

Old Defiant Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Grand River Brewing 295 Ainslie Street Cambridge (Canada) Ontario Canada North America (519) 620-3233 http://grandriverbrewing.com Thank you sir, will you have another Old Defiant Old Ale? Give us your review below.

Amsterdam Burgundy’s Olde Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.6% Brewed By Amsterdam Brewing Company 45 Esandar Dr Toronto Ontario Canada North America (416) 504 1040 http://amsterdambeer.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Amsterdam Burgundy’s Olde Ale below.

Barley’s Tuck’s Fury

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.3% Brewed By Barley’s Smokehouse and Brewpub 1130 Dublin Rd Columbus (OH) Ohio USA North America (614) 485-0227 http://barleysbrewing.com Good people drink good beer. Is Barley’s Tuck’s Fury good? Let us know with your review below.

Barley’s Auld Curiosity Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Barley’s Brewing Company 467 N High St Columbus (OH) Ohio USA North America (614) 228-2537 http://barleysbrewing.com Does Barley’s Auld Curiosity Ale tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Tempus Fugit Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Great Lakes Brewing Company 1947 West 28th Street Cleveland Ohio USA North America (216) 771-4404 www.greatlakesbrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Tempus Fugit Ale in the below form.

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.9% Brewed By Cornerstone Brewing Company 58 Front St Berea Ohio USA North America (440) 239-9820 http://cornerstonebrewing.com Have an opinion about Old Ale? Submit your review below.

Captain Barley Heart

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery 24 W Union St

Paddy’s Old Regret

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.8% Brewed By Paddy’s Pub And Brewery 42 Aberdeen St Kentville Nova Scotia Canada North America (902) 678-3199 www.paddyspub.ca 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 […]

Bicentennial (Cuyahoga Falls) Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Thirsty Dog Brewing Company 529 Grant St Akron Ohio USA North America (330) 252-2739 http://thirstydog.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Bicentennial (Cuyahoga Falls) Old Ale below.

Wassale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Wincle Beer Company Limited Tolls Farm Barn Dane Bridge Cheshire North West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01260 227 777 http://www.winclebeer.co.uk Does Wassale tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Old Manchester

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.3% Brewed By Marble Arch Pub 73 Rochdale Rd Manchester (UK) North West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 161 832 5914 www.marblebeers.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Old Manchester below.

Chocolate Tom (Old Tom With Chocolate)

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Robinsons Brewery Unicorn Brewery/Lower Hillgate Stockport North West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 0161 612 4061 www.robinsonsbrewery.com Have you tried Chocolate Tom (Old Tom With Chocolate)? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Robinson’s Chocolate Old Tom Strong Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Robinsons Brewery Unicorn Brewery/Lower Hillgate Stockport North West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 0161 612 4061 www.robinsonsbrewery.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Robinson’s Chocolate Old Tom Strong Ale? Let us know below.

Robinson’s Old Tom Strong Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Robinsons Brewery Unicorn Brewery/Lower Hillgate Stockport North West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 0161 612 4061 www.robinsonsbrewery.com Did you experience Robinson’s Old Tom Strong Ale? Give us your review below.

Archangel

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5% Brewed By Durham Brewery Ltd Bowburn North Industrial Estate Unit 6a Durham (UK) North East (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 0191 3771991 http://www.durhambrewery.co.uk/ Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Archangel? Submit your review below.

Old Dan

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.4% Brewed By Daniel Thwaites Brewery PLC Penny Street Blackburn North West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 01254 686868 www.thwaites.co.uk Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Old Dan make you happy, let us know […]

English Owd Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.9% Brewed By Moorhouse’s Brewery 4 Moorehouse St Burnley North West (England) United Kingdom (England) Europe +44 1282 422 864 www.moorhouses.co.uk Want to share your review of English Owd Ale? Submit your review below.

Cinnamon Girl

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Green Man Brewery 23 Buxton Ave Asheville North Carolina USA North America (828) 252-5502 http://greenmanbrewery.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Cinnamon Girl 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.