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North Coast Old Stock Ale 3.89 1271

North Coast Old Stock Ale

Percentile
99
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
12713.89/5.03.89/5.0Winter11.5%92.5Snifter
Commercial Description:
As a continuation of North Coast Brewing Co.’s commitment to quality, our Old Stock Ale is crafted in the tradition of our critically acclaimed Pranqster Belgian Style Golden Ale and Old Rasputin Imperial Stout. It’s brewed with classic floor-malted Maris Otter Pale Malt and Fuggles Hops imported from England, so it’s a beer to be served proudly. Like a fine wine, North Coast’s Old Stock Ale is intended to be laid down. With an original gravity of over 1100 and a generous hopping rate, Old Stock Ale is well-designed to round-out and mellow with age. North Coast Brewing Co. Old Stock Ale is a vintage dated ale. We produce a small quantity each year and it remains available from release date until our stock is depleted.

pre-2006 ABV: 11.4%.
2006 vintages: 11.6% & 13.25%.
2007 vintage: 11.7%.
2008 vintage: 12.5%.
2009 vintage: 11.5%.
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 Rustyham (565), miami, Florida, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/103/516/20
Oct 4, 2009  
really good thick toffee and malt flavor, really strong mouthfeel and lingering aftertaste. Brandyish, caramelly, and woody. Harrelson. Bottle at Total Wine and Spirits, North Miami Beach, Florida.


 hirigalzkar (584), Stockholm, Sweden
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Oct 4, 2009  
2007 Bottle. Dark orange colour. Alcohol and syrup in aroma. Taste of vegtables, creme brûlée, orange, and roasted malt.


 jeremytoni (1114), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Sep 30, 2009  
From a 2009 bottle poured brown with a small head. Syrupy head malty flavor with a lasting finish.


 MmmcKay (286), Brentwood, Tennessee, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/57/103/512/20
Sep 28, 2009  
Smells of licorice, medicine, and burnt rubber. Tastes flabby. I love barley wines, but not this one. I’ve had several bottles of this and have never been impressed.


 ScottyP (314), Brentwood, Tennessee, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Sep 28, 2009  
Pours a deep amber with tan head. Aroma is very medicinal with hints of malt, fruit, booze. Similar taste, some hops present. Dry, warm finish.


 Butters (1651), Virginia, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/511/20
Sep 28, 2009  
Sampled at another monday night football tasting over at scottyp’s. Sampled blind with 6 others. All poured a clear amber red. This one was in the bottom of the pack. Artificial cherry cough syrup aroma. Flavor is also medicinal and fake. Way overrated imo.


 ghawener (963), San Salvador, El Salvador
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/515/20
Sep 24, 2009  
Bottle: Drank with ramenen. Thick and heavy, potent full bodied brew. Food Pairing: Game.



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