Style Information

An Old Ale (or Stock Ale) is a strong, dark and malty English style of beer. The color should range from dark amber to dark brown. The aroma should have minimal hop notes, with strong malt or caramel notes apparent. Strong alcohol aromas are also usually obvious. Fruity esters and other dark fruit aromas may also be very notable. A long period of aging also contributes to the character of the sharpness of the flavors. The taste is generally complex, with very minimal hop bitterness. There should be a notable bite from the alcohol though, along with notes of vanilla, dark fruits, caramel, and sherry. If the ale was aged in a barrel, tones from the barrel will be very apparent with wood, vanilla, bourbon or other flavors apparent. The feel should be full bodied. ABV should range from 6% to 9%. IBUs are medium and range from 30 to 65. Wikipedia history for Old Ales: "Historically, old ales served as a complement to mild ales, and in pubs of the era typically the landlord would serve the customer a blend of the sharper stock ale with the fruitier, sweeter mild ale to the customer's taste. In London especially, the aged ale would take on a sour, lactic acid note from the continuing fermentation in the cask. Because of the time required for the aging process, some investors would buy mild ale from brewers, age it into old ale, and sell it at the higher price. Eventually, brewers began to keep some beer behind at the brewery, age it themselves and sell it to the pubs. In some cases old ale was a blend of young and old. The "stock ale" was the brewery's very aged ale and was used to inject an "old" quality, and perhaps acidity to the blend."

Glassware	Description
Goblet	A goblet (or chalice) is a large, stemmed, bowl-shaped glass. The distinction between goblet and chalice is typically in the glass thickness. Goblets tend to be more delicate and thin, while the ... [more]
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Snifter	Typically used for serving brandy and cognac, a snifter is ideal for capturing the volatiles of aromatic beers, such as Belgian ales, India Pale Ales, barleywines and wheat wines. The shape helps... [more]
Tulip	A tulip glass not only helps trap the aroma, but also aids in maintaining large heads, creating a visual and olfactory sensation. The body is bulbous, but the top flares out to form... [more]

	Beer	Consumed
1.	Third Coast Old Ale by Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Cafe	60
2.	Adam by Hair of the Dog Brewing Company	36
3.	Old Stock Ale by North Coast Brewing Co.	33
4.	Black Biscuit by Founders Brewing Company	29
5.	Fourth Dementia by Kuhnhenn Brewing Company	27
6.	Curmudgeon by Founders Brewing Company	23
7.	Bourbon Barrel Fourth Dementia by Kuhnhenn Brewing Company	19
8.	Cherry Adam From the Wood by Hair of the Dog Brewing Company	18
9.	Old Stock Brewer's Reserve (Aged In Bourbon Barrels) by North Coast Brewing Co.	14
10.	Decadence Anniversary Ale 2010 by AleSmith Brewing Company	14

	Beer	Avg Score
1.	Rosie's Old Ale by Barley John's Brew Pub	92
2.	Woodcut No. 2 - Oak Aged Golden Ale by Odell Brewing Company	92
3.	Old Stock Brewer's Reserve (Aged In Brandy Barrels) by North Coast Brewing Co.	91
4.	5th Dementia by Kuhnhenn Brewing Company	90
5.	Bourbon Imperial Brown Goose by Goose Island (Clybourn)	90
6.	Bourbon Barrel Aged Third Coast Old Ale by Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Cafe	90
7.	Woodcut No. 3 - Oak Aged Crimson Ale by Odell Brewing Company	90
8.	Papier (Rye Whiskey Barrel Aged) by The Bruery	90
9.	Batch 6000 by Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Cafe	89
10.	Third Coast Old Ale by Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Cafe	89