majorvices:
Heck yeah, this was my first Old Ale (that I have brewed) and I like it much better than Barley Wine. Have several of those going back over the years but I just really have to be in the mood. Gonna brew this one up again ASAP and will try to keep from pulling the taps too hard until the other one is at least 6 months old.
have to say, the brett balance on this beeer was spot on perfect - don’t think I could have done it better with my own blend. If anyone is interested in this style I’d highly recommend the seasonal WY strain.
OK,
denny
May 20, 2011, 4:26pm
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majorvices:
Time warp!!!
This beer turned out awesome. It was damn near undrinkable a year ago. Got the courage to try it again tonight and - whoa!!! One of the best Old Ales I ever tasted. The brett in the WY strain is perfectly balanced. Really nice cherry pie tartness coming through. I brewed a side batch with all US-05, and while it is pretty good it does not compare to the complexity of the WY strain. Gonna have to brew this one again - maybe barrel age it!
You’ve got my address, right?
BTW, did you know that Old Crusty is the nickname for Rogue’s BW?
bluesman
May 20, 2011, 4:55pm
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It’s amazing how a beer can be bad one year and great the next. My barleywines tend to exhibit this behavior. Aging big beers can really do wonders for them. Glad it worked out for you.
denny:
majorvices:
Time warp!!!
This beer turned out awesome. It was damn near undrinkable a year ago. Got the courage to try it again tonight and - whoa!!! One of the best Old Ales I ever tasted. The brett in the WY strain is perfectly balanced. Really nice cherry pie tartness coming through. I brewed a side batch with all US-05, and while it is pretty good it does not compare to the complexity of the WY strain. Gonna have to brew this one again - maybe barrel age it!
You’ve got my address, right?
BTW, did you know that Old Crusty is the nickname for Rogue’s BW?
I didn’t even remember I named it that until I looked up the old post. Just gonnna be pulling it on tap at the house. might call it “Old Rustic” though to keep things straight.
