Poolside enjoyment

Similar to recent May tasting. No issues, great taste and looks.

Big pillow head, golden approaching amber color. Musty nose, barnyard, mineral. Taste includes a but of grass, lactic, bitter, and malt brings some decent body.

The end of an era. Not great, drank the whole thing. Way past its prime.

Over the hill but drinkable. Surprisingly drinkable.

Enjoyed as opening beer at HCBS #23. Ivan bottle. Good grape flavor made it seem to be wine barrel aged.

2 years old and very good. Grape notes very present. Rosemary has dropped significantly. Overall excellent balance of tartness and flavors.

After some air it drank amazingly. Big body, very minor difference from new. Boozy and delicious.

Enjoyed at HCBS #17 before a 2022. Wow, this one continues to hold up great! Was the favorite of the two hands-down. Bigger body and more complex.

A bit disappointed on this one. Heavy mold on the cap but no infiltration on seal. Good flavor up front but finish not as good as others in this year.

Somerset dove camp. Great with some signs of oxidation.

At Gulpha Gorge campground fireside. Simply wonderful as usual.

Nose: chocolate, fig, dark cherry. Taste: Boozy, brighter flavors. Body: Much smoother, more carb.

Nose: chocolate, fig, dark cherry. Taste: Boozy, brighter flavors. Body: Much smoother, more carb.

Needed air for 10 min then spectacular

Great ale at Black Gap WMA

A bit medicinal, hot, boozy. Very good but not the best bottle in this vintage.

Another great bottle. I have to search for oxidation. Tremendous!

Doing great

No big surprises here. A dark pour with thinner beige head. Nose mix of light funk and roasted malt. Taste is Brett forward, slight lactic, rich malt background. Body is a little above average and low for stout. Minimal carbonation.

Gift to John McIntosh at PJ's house.

Great as expected. Sugars mellowing a bit. Notes of vanilla and possibly licorice.

Shared at Memorial Day party. Loved by all.

MotoGP with Patrick and Seth. Orange falling off but overall good.

Enjoyed at Black Gap WMA. Orange flavor tamed and more balanced.

Seems more balanced now with less sweetness. Very good.

Flavors melding, sweetness still a bit high. Very tasty in more of a desert way.

After some air it drank amazingly. Big body, very minor difference from new. Boozy and delicious.

Enjoyed at HCBS #17 before a 2022. Wow, this one continues to hold up great! Was the favorite of the two hands-down. Bigger body and more complex.

A bit disappointed on this one. Heavy mold on the cap but no infiltration on seal. Good flavor up front but finish not as good as others in this year.

Somerset dove camp. Great with some signs of oxidation.

At Gulpha Gorge campground fireside. Simply wonderful as usual.

Nose: chocolate, fig, dark cherry. Taste: Boozy, brighter flavors. Body: Much smoother, more carb.

Nose: chocolate, fig, dark cherry. Taste: Boozy, brighter flavors. Body: Much smoother, more carb.

Needed air for 10 min then spectacular

Great ale at Black Gap WMA

A bit medicinal, hot, boozy. Very good but not the best bottle in this vintage.

Another great bottle. I have to search for oxidation. Tremendous!

Doing great

Dark near black pour, minimal head and no lacing. Nose has coffee, roasted malts. Taste adds the licorice notes. Boozy for some reason. Big mouth feel and creamy texture. Well done!

Was not expecting much, but this one really held up. Good notes of chocolate and slightly boozy. Body a bit thin. Really good!

HCBS #19. Very good but not as great as the last one. Finish not top notch

Amazing. No signs of decay. Big coffee and chocolate notes. Fantastic from beginning to end.

Perfection in a bottle

Amazing level of coffee. Stout might be fading a touch.

Wonderful body and taste

Great coffee abound. Love it still.

Surprisingly perfect like last time. Shocked at how this ale is aging with great body, slightly diminished nose. Taste is a boozy caramel with chocolate and coffee notes.

Aging incredibly well. Continues to be my favorite barleywine.

Blueberry present. Almond also quite prominent. Home Depot dove hunt

Enjoyed first night on Port A beach permit. The beer was tasting on point. Fruity, nutty, not a single flaw. Sweet and full body.

Drinking better now, still sweet but more integrated flavors.

Too much time. Nose and taste oxidized. Darker than normal.

Near still. Deep reddish brown color, small head had no retention. Nose carries sherry, wine, wood. Taste has balanced sweetness, acetic sour, wood, vinous. Oxidation minimal. Quite good.

Sunset at Beard's Bluff. Carrying wood on nose and taste. Sour. Deep red, brown.