Dogfish Head does it again! This is another one that's more like a wine than a beer, but it's so delicious it doesn't matter.
I came home from work on Friday afternoon and Lori said, "Bud brought you a present." I know that typically means that Bud brought me over a new brew that he's discovered.
I opened up the fridge and there it was ... Olde School Barleywine from Dogfish Head.
Olde School is a limited "occasional rarity" from the folks at Dogfish. It's a barleywine style brewed with dates and figs and it packs a wallop!!! 15% ABV!!! It's released in the fall - around November. The Dogfish Head website suggests that you enjoy a couple bottles and then let the others age for a bit and drink them later. Good idea! I'd love to try that, but I don't think I could wait!
I took out my tulip pilsner glass and opened up the bottle. What a beautiful amber color! Great aroma. Nice lacing on the glass. This is definitely a sipping beer. I poured mine at the start of a Sunday afternoon football game and sipped it through the entire game. It's a good fall beer -- good for a cold, cloudy, rainy or snowy day. It makes you feel all warm inside! :-)
So, pick up some "Olde School" while you have the chance! Just don't overdo it!
Cheers!
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