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Old Guardian Oak-Smoked Barley Wine by Stone Brewing
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Old Guardian Oak-Smoked Barley Wine

Barley Wine by Stone Brewing, Escondido, CA

ABV
11.4%
IBU
70
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The 2013 odd year Old Guardian, brewed with oak-smoked wheat malt for a faint smokiness.

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

Light smokiness combined with fruity yeast esters and malt flavors.

Appearance

Deep amber with a creamy tan head.

Taste

Flavor is rich and malty. The smokiness is second to the malty sweetness and lingers pleasantly through the finish.

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