Old Ale Beer Reviews
A deep, malty brew that has molasses, toffee, and rich caramel notes. These are strong and deep.
North Coast Old Stock Ale 2011
To be quite honest, I have not sat down to a NCBC beer in a long time. I have a few Barrel Aged Old Raspy’s chillin’ in my basement and I’ve been meaning to pick up the 2009 aged Old Stock Ale, but have not pulled the trigger. Found this bottle...
Founders Old Curmudgeon Ale
Curmedgeon. A bad-tempered, crusty, difficult, stubborn, (generally) old person. The label depicts what looks to me like an old John Calvin (college located nearby brewery). Perhaps Founders is suggesting that scholars should step away from the books every once and...
Harviestoun Ola Dubh Special Reserve 30
Surprise birthday gifts are the best. Surprise birthday gifts that are beer, are even better. Without even a mention, a good friend of my wife’s left two bottles of Ola Dubh 30 on my kitchen counter. As my wife would rather have Pinot than a pint, I guessed that...
Harviestoun Ola Dubh Special Reserve 40
Typically I would be cellaring a beer like Harviestoun’s Ola Dubh (Black Oil) Special Reserve 40. It is an epic brew: based on Harviestoun’s famous Old Engine Oil, Ola Dubh 40 is a collaboration between Harviestoun Brewery and Highland Park Distillery. It...