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Poor Richard’s Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6% Brewed By Amos Howard’s Brew Pub 2828 US Hwy 70 SW Hickory North Carolina USA North America (828) 323-8753 www.amoshowards.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 […]

Southampton 15th Anniversary Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Southampton Publick House 40 Bowden Square Southampton (NY) New York USA North America (631) 283-2800 www.publick.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Southampton 15th Anniversary Ale make you happy, let us know […]

Old Man (Winter Ale)

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.7% Brewed By Southern Tier Brewing Company 2072 Stoneman Circle Lakewood New York USA North America (716) 763-5479 www.stbcbeer.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. […]

Olde Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Rohrbach Brewing Company (Brewpub) 97 Railroad St Rochester (NY) New York USA North America (585) 546-8020 www.rohrbachs.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Olde Ale by filling out your review below.

Old Yenne Cott

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Greenport Harbor Brewing Company 234 Carpenter St Greenport New York USA North America (631) 477-6681 http://harborbrewing.com Have you tried Old Yenne Cott? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Cape Cod Old Man Winter

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Cape Cod Beer 4021 New York 51 Garrattsville New York USA North America (508) 790-4200 www.butternutsbeerandale.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Cape Cod Old Man Winter in the below form.

Anti-Freeze

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.9% Brewed By Greenport Harbor Brewing Company 234 Carpenter St Greenport New York USA North America (631) 477-6681 http://harborbrewing.com Is Anti-Freeze something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Cape Cod “Christmas In July”

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Cape Cod Beer 4021 New York 51 Garrattsville New York USA North America (508) 790-4200 www.butternutsbeerandale.com Did you experience Cape Cod “Christmas In July”? Give us your review below.

Smuttynose Really Old Brown Dog Ale (Big Beer Series)

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.1% Brewed By Smuttynose Brewing Company 225 Heritage Avenue Portsmouth New Hampshire USA North America (603) 436-4026 http://smuttynose.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 Smuttynose Really Old […]

Mayan Maybe

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Great Basin Brewing Co. 846 Victorian Ave Sparks Nevada USA North America (775) 355-7711 www.greatbasinbrewingco.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 Mayan Maybe with […]

Templeton Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged Ebenezer

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Upstream Brewing Company – Old Market 514 11th St Omaha Nebraska USA North America (402) 344-0200 www.upstreambrewing.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 […]

Schlafly Culinaria Holiday Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Saint Louis Brewery / Schlafly Tap Room 2100 Locust St St. Louis Missouri USA North America (314) 241-2337 www.schlafly.com Good people drink good beer. Is Schlafly Culinaria Holiday Ale good? Let us know with your review below.

! (Old Ale)

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.2% Brewed By Närke Kulturbryggeri AB Beväringsgatan 2 Örebro Närke Sweden Europe +46 017-33 34 82 http://kulturbryggeri.se/ Did you experience ! (Old Ale)? Give us your review below.

Ebenezer?

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Upstream Brewing Company – Old Market 514 11th St Omaha Nebraska USA North America (402) 344-0200 www.upstreambrewing.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Ebenezer? make you happy, let us know by submitting […]

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.9% Brewed By Square One Brewery 1727 Park Ave St. Louis Missouri USA North America (314) 231-2537 www.squareonebrewery.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 […]

Bourbon Barrel Aphasia

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Short’s Brewing Company Michigan USA North America (231) 498-2300 http://www.shortsbrewing.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Bourbon Barrel Aphasia? Submit your review below.

Elisha’s Olde Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.1% Brewed By Brau Brothers Brewing Co. LLC 1st St Lucan Minnesota USA North America (507) 747-2337 http://braubeer.com Thank you sir, will you have another Elisha’s Olde Ale? Give us your review below.

Kuhnhenn Fourth Dementia (4D)

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13.5% Brewed By Kuhnhenn Brewing Company 5919 Chicago Rd Warren (MI) Michigan USA North America (586) 979-8361 www.kbrewery.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Kuhnhenn Fourth Dementia (4D) in the below form.

Ursus

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.9% Brewed By Greenbush Brewing Company 5885 Sawyer Rd Sawyer Michigan USA North America (269) 405-1076 www.greenbushbrewing.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Ursus? Let us know below.

Kuhnhenn Bourbon Barrel Fourth Dementia

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13.5% Brewed By Kuhnhenn Brewing Company 5919 Chicago Rd Warren (MI) Michigan USA North America (586) 979-8361 www.kbrewery.com Did you experience Kuhnhenn Bourbon Barrel Fourth Dementia? Give us 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.