Favorite Barleywines

In addition to my recent post on barleywines, I wanted to offer some specific beer recommendations to try. Many barleywines have “Old” in the title — this is due in part to the aging that many undergo prior to bottling. Some are also aged in the bottle prior to release, and as noted in my blog post, many can be aged for years, even decades. Please feel free to comment and leave notes on some of your favorite barleywines as well! Prost!

• AleSmith Old Numbskull
• Anchor Old Foghorn
• Avery Hog Heaven
• Brooklyn Monster Ale
• Dogfish Head Olde School Barleywine
• Flying Dog Horn Dog
• Fuller’s Golden Pride
• Great Divide Old Ruffian
• Hair of the Dog Doggie Claws
• Marin Old Dipsea
• Mikkeller Big Worse
• Rogue Old Crustacean
• Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
• Stone Old Guardian
• Victory Old Horizontal

Some of these beers may be available year-round, but most are special releases, usually hitting the market between November and February.