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Pumpkin Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 6 Cannery Village Blvd Milton (DE) Delaware USA North America (302) 684-1000 www.dogfish.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Pumpkin Old Ale below.

Willimantic Poor Richard’s Olde Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.7% Brewed By Willimantic Brewing Co. 967 Main St

Willimantic Raisin Olde Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.8% Brewed By Willimantic Brewing Co. 967 Main St

Antiquity

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.2% Brewed By Relic Brewing 95 Whiting St Plainville Connecticut USA North America (860) 255-4252 www.relicbeer.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 Antiquity with you? Let us […]

City Steam Dexter Gordon Old School Strong Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.4% Brewed By City Steam Brewery Cafe 942 Main St Hartford Connecticut USA North America (860) 525-1600 www.citysteambrewerycafe.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 […]

Poor Richard’s Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Pagosa Brewing Co. 118 N Pagosa Blvd Pagosa Springs Colorado USA North America (970) 731-2739 http://pagosabrewing.com Are you a fan of Poor Richard’s Ale? Enter your review of Poor Richard’s Ale below.

Cambridge House Old Crusty

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.1% Brewed By The Cambridge House 357 Salmon Brook Street Granby (CT) Connecticut USA North America (860) 653-2739 http://cbhgranby.com Does Cambridge House Old Crusty tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Reprize Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.8% Brewed By Odell Brewing Company 800 E Lincoln Ave Fort Collins Colorado USA North America (970) 498-9070 http://odellbrewing.com Did you experience Reprize Old Ale? Give us your review below.

Autumn Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.7% Brewed By Breckenridge Brewery 471 Kalamath Street Denver Colorado USA North America (800) 328-6723 www.breckbrew.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Autumn Ale make you happy, let us know by submitting your review below.

Barrel Aged Hibernation Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.1% Brewed By Great Divide Brewing Company 2201 Arapahoe St Denver Colorado USA North America (303) 296-9460 http://greatdivide.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Barrel Aged Hibernation Ale? Submit your review below.

Hibernation Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.7% Brewed By Great Divide Brewing Company 2201 Arapahoe St Denver Colorado USA North America (303) 296-9460 http://greatdivide.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Hibernation Ale make you happy, let us know by submitting your […]

1942 Stock Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.4% Brewed By Phantom Canyon Brewing Company 2 E Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs Colorado USA North America (719) 635-2800 www.phantomcanyon.com Does 1942 Stock Ale tie the room together? Give us your review below.

English-Style Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Bristol Brewing Company 1647 S Tejon St Colorado Springs Colorado USA North America (719) 633-2555 www.bristolbrewing.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of English-Style Old Ale below.

Old Jubilation

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.3% Brewed By Avery Brewing Company 5763 Arapahoe Ave Boulder Colorado USA North America (303) 440-4324 http://averybrewing.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 couldn’t […]

Olde BroAle

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Rockyard Brewing 880 Castleton Rd Castle Rock Colorado USA North America (303) 814-9273 www.rockyard.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 couldn’t […]

Imperial Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Asher Brewing Company 4699 Nautilus Ct #104 Boulder Colorado USA North America (303) 530-1381 www.asherbrewing.com/ Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Imperial Old Ale by filling out your review below.

HMS Bounty Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Dry Dock Brewing Co. 15120 E Hampden Ave Aurora (CO) Colorado USA North America (303) 400-5606 www.drydockbrewing.com The dude abides. Does HMS Bounty Old Ale? Submit your review below.

Bligh’s Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Dry Dock Brewing Co. 15120 E Hampden Ave Aurora (CO) Colorado USA North America (303) 400-5606 www.drydockbrewing.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Bligh’s Old Ale make you happy, let us know […]

Dry Dock Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Dry Dock Brewing Co. 15120 E Hampden Ave Aurora (CO) Colorado USA North America (303) 400-5606 www.drydockbrewing.com Thank you sir, will you have another Dry Dock Old Ale? Give us your review below.

Ola Dubh Special Reserve 16

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Harviestoun Brewery Ltd. Hillfoots Business Village Alva Clackmannanshire United Kingdom (Scotland) Europe +44 (0) 1259 769100 http://harviestoun.com/ Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Ola Dubh Special Reserve 16? Let us know 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.