Brewed by:
Rogue Ales Brewery / Brewer’s on the Bay
Oregon, United States

Style | ABV
American Barleywine |  11.50% ABV

Old Crustacean - Rogue Ales Brewery

Presentation: 2008 vintage in 750ml ceramic. Straight out of the ceramic.

Appearance: Reddish tone. No head (since I drank right out of the ceramic).

Aroma: Very hoppy. Citrus flavors with a bittersweet maltiness.

Taste: Unfiltered , intense with a bittersweet kick at the finish.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied… almost on the edge of full body, but is a refreshing sipper.

Drinkability: Very drinkable, despite it’s high ABV.

Conclusion: Even after two years, well-hopped barleywine that has held its flavors.

Serving type: Draft, 750ml Ceramic

Food Pairing: Pork, Desserts

Notes from the maker’s website:
8 Ingredients:
Malts: Great Western Harrington, Klages, Munich and Hugh Baird Carastan.
Hops: Centennial and Chinook.
Yeast & Water: Rogue’s Pacman Yeast & Free Range Coastal Water.