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Old Guardian Barley Wine Extra Hoppy by Stone Brewing
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Old Guardian Barley Wine Extra Hoppy

Barley Wine by Stone Brewing, Escondido, CA

ABV
11.0%
IBU
80
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A barley wine hopped with Azacca, Cascade, Chinook, Delta and Nugget. Released in February 2015.

Where to get it

Sold nationwide.

  • Bars and restaurants
  • Bottle shops
  • Beer distributors
  • Grocery stores
  • Convenience stores

In Pennsylvania, cases come from beer distributors and six-packs from licensed grocery and convenience stores. In Maryland, look in liquor stores. In West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida, grocery and convenience stores carry it. In DC, try grocery and liquor stores. Bars pour draft in all of them. Use the beer finder to check a specific store.

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Aroma

Strong candied-fruit aromas from the Azacca hops used in the dry hop, with hints of vanilla and toffee malt.

Appearance

Clear, deep amber with a creamy tan head.

Taste

Flavor is similar to the aroma. A big candied-fruit character, with a rich malty smoothness and sweetness.

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