Session # 200 Pelican | The Perfect Storm English Barleywine | Pacific City, OR | 13.5% ABV One year ago: Hoppin’ Frog Barrel-aged B.O.R.I.S. There were some days I never thought I’d make it to 100 reviews, let alone getting to 200 reviews. But alas, today I have made it and Tim Pratt joins me [...]
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9 Sep
Pelican The Perfect Storm
Posted by thehopry in Barleywine, Pelican Brewery, United States. 19 Comments
26 Aug
Founders Nemesis (2010)
Posted by thehopry in Barleywine, Founders, United States. 19 Comments
Session # 194 Founders | Nemesis American Barleywine | Grand Rapids, MI | 12% ABV One year ago: Dark Horse Reserve Special As we approach 200 sessions, I felt it only necessary to start pulling out some big beers I’ve been sitting on for a while. And since Founders is my favorite brewery, why not [...]
13 May
Victory Old Horizontal
Posted by thehopry in Barleywine, United States, Victory. 8 Comments
Session # 171 Victory | Old Horizontal American Barleywine | Downingtown, PA | 11% ABV One year ago: De Dolle Extra Stout I can’t believe how long it’s been since I had a Barleywine on the show. Six months! Unacceptable…so I’ll be remedying that very soon. I’ll be starting by sharing a beer that I’ve [...]
3 May
Hops & Mold
Posted by thehopry in Barleywine, Cheese Pairings, Imperial IPA. 17 Comments
Special # 17 | Hops & Mold Blue cheese is a style that either attracts lovers or haters. I’ve never heard anyone say “blue cheese is okay…” For those of you who lean towards the hater side, let me share a pairing that might just get you in to the style. Today’s cheese is the [...]
5 Nov
Deschutes Mirror Mirror
Posted by thehopry in Barleywine, Deschutes, United States. 22 Comments
Session # 121 | Deschutes | Mirror Mirror | 11% ABV American Barley Wine | Bend, Oregon | Rating: 94/100 When Tim and I get together we usually drink some pretty amazing beers. A couple weeks ago we hooked up for a Monday Night Football game and decided to open up this amazing American Barley [...]
