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AleSmith Barrel Aged Old Numbskull

AleSmith Barrel Aged Old Numbskull

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A Barley Wine brewed by
AleSmith Brewing Company

San Diego, California USA

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Old Numbskull aged in bourbon barrels. Limited release December 2004 available only at the brewery in individually numbered 750 mL foil-topped bottles. The first barrel-aged batch was brewed in 2002, racked to an oak bourbon barrel in 2003, and bottled in 2004. A second barrel-aged batch was brewed in 2004 and released in September of 2006.

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 drewbeerme (1839), Chicago, Illinois, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20

Jan 5, 2008    Updated: Jan 6, 2008
sampled at "An evening with Pantanap #2". 750ml bottle, 2005 vintage, 34/223. pours dense dark red with no head. the aroms is oxidized, caramel, bourbon, oak, raisins, and maple syrup. flavor is bourbon, oak, raisins, caramel, and the finish is pretty dry. overall pretty hot too. this got better as it warms but never got amazing.

sauceyhops (20), carlsbad, California, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Oct 7, 2008  
2006 750 ml bottle. Immediate bourbon nose with hint of dark fruit. Pours a dark and thick brown. Minimal head with pleasant carbonation. A couple years in the bottle did this one well. Fruity with bourbon accents that smooth it out gorgeously. Not too much alcohol in the taste but pleasantly warming. I will be trying to get my hands on more of this as soon as I can. Great brew.


 nqualls (422), Tennessee, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/517/20
Oct 6, 2008  
Bottle. Poured a cloudy brown color with almost no head (a few stray bubbles). Aroma of oak, vanilla and fruit. Flavor of smoke, bourbon and fruit. Warming alcohol finish. Medium/full body with soft carbonation and a very creamy mouthfeel.


 BOLTZ7555 (519), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Bottle acquired via trade with iowaherkeye!!! Thanks again Joey!!! This brew pours a murky burnt orange with a nice dense eggshell head. Aroma exhibits the nose of the original but also includes faint vanilla, oak, and smoke. Flavor is dominated by brown sugar, dark fruit, and caramel. You can taste the influence of the barrel but it isn’t as apparent as one would believe. A great beer, as are most from this brewery. Less noticeable alcohol than the BA Speedway. JOEY...YOU ROCK!!!


 Beer_Hawk (759), Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20
Sep 29, 2008  
2005 Bottle (138/223) shared by illinismitty and tasted side by side with the regular ’05 Old Numbskull. Poured a hazy brown, which is slightly darker that the regular ON, with no head. Great aromas of oak, vanilla, nut, and dark fruits. Sweet flavor of bourbon oak mixed with a nice malty backing. Medium to full body, creamy and smooth. Excellent! Thanks Sean!


 maniac (2022), Richmond, Virginia, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/103/517/20
Sep 27, 2008  
Bottle at RBSG Grand Tasting on 08/02/2008. Hazy caramel and copper body with a small white head. Big caramel and molassas aroma. Sweet caramel flavor, light oak. Full body with moderately low carbonation.




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