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Ola Dubh Special Reserve 18

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/ Did you experience Ola Dubh Special Reserve 18? Give us your review below.

Ola Dubh Special Reserve 30

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/ Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Ola Dubh Special Reserve 30 in the below form.

Ola Dubh Special Reserve 40

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/ Does Ola Dubh Special Reserve 40 tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Old Engine Oil – High Gravity

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/ The dude abides. Does Old Engine Oil – High Gravity? Submit your review below.

Twisted Ankle

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.9% Brewed By The Twisted Hop 7b Parkhouse Rd Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand Oceania +64 (03)962 3688 http://thetwistedhop.co.nz Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Twisted Ankle below.

Ola Dubh Special Reserve 12

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/ Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Ola Dubh Special Reserve 12 below.

Old Headbanger Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Valley Brewing Company 157 W Adams St Stockton California USA North America (209) 464-2739 https://plus.google.com/105160335248773537483/about?gl=us&hl=en Want to share your review of Old Headbanger Ale? Submit your review below.

23rd Anniversary Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.3% Brewed By Karl Strauss Brewing Company California USA North America (760) 431-2739 www.karlstrauss.com Are you a fan of 23rd Anniversary Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Ale? Enter your review of 23rd Anniversary Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Ale below.

Out With The Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Magnolia Pub & Brewery 1398 Haight St San Francisco California USA North America (415) 864-7468 www.magnoliapub.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Out With The Old Ale make you happy, let us […]

AleSmith Decadence 2010 English Style Old Ale Barrel Aged

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By AleSmith Brewing Company 9368 Cabot Dr San Diego California USA North America (858) 549-9888 Http://alesmith.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love AleSmith Decadence 2010 English Style Old Ale Barrel Aged? Submit your review below.

Vinaceous

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.7% Brewed By Hangar 24 Brewery 1710 Sessums Dr Redlands California USA North America (909) 389-1400 www.hangar24brewery.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Vinaceous in the below form.

Rosebud

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.7% Brewed By Rubicon Brewing Company 2004 Capitol Ave Sacramento California USA North America (916) 448-7032 http://rubiconbrewing.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Rosebud in the below form.

Old Tempestuous

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Lightning Brewery 13200 Kirkham Way Poway California USA North America (858) 513-8070 www.lightningbrewery.com Does Old Tempestuous tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Fruet

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 15.5% Brewed By The Bruery 715 Dunn Way Placentia California USA North America (714) 996-6258 www.thebruery.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 Fruet with you? Let us […]

Charley Wine

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Mammoth Brewing Company 94 Berner St Mammoth Lakes California USA North America (760) 934-7141 www.mammothbrewingco.com Does Charley Wine tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Charley Wine (Sour)

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Mammoth Brewing Company 94 Berner St Mammoth Lakes California USA North America (760) 934-7141 www.mammothbrewingco.com Good people drink good beer. Is Charley Wine (Sour) good? Let us know with your review below.

Jubilee

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.8% Brewed By Eagle Rock Brewery 3056 Roswell St Los Angeles California USA North America (323) 257-7866 http://eaglerockbrewery.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Jubilee make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

20th Anniversary Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.8% Brewed By Marin Brewing Company 1809 Larkspur Landing Cir Larkspur California USA North America (415) 461-4677 www.marinbrewing.com Good people drink good beer. Is 20th Anniversary Old Ale good? Let us know with your review below.

21 Year Old Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Marin Brewing Company 1809 Larkspur Landing Cir Larkspur California USA North America (415) 461-4677 www.marinbrewing.com Have an opinion about 21 Year Old Ale? Submit your review below.

Anniversary Ale

Old Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.8% Brewed By Hollister Brewing Co. 6980 Market Pl Dr Goleta California USA North America (805) 968-2810 http://hollisterbrewco.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 […]

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.