Dogfish Head - Old School (2008)

Inspired by a tale of a cask doctor who brought sluggish ales back to life by suspending a fig in them. Brewed from 100% Maris Otter pale ale malt, a blend of fine hops and conditioned on dates and figs. User Instructions: open bottle, pour contents into two snifters. Enjoy. ALTERNATIVELY: Walk hand-in-neck with bottle into the middle of the woods. Use shovel to dig 2x2 hole three feet deep. Seal bottle in plastic bag. Place in hole and pack with dirt. Memorize location and leave. Return exactly one year later. Dig up bottle, open and enjoy.

Purchased this vintage brew at Capones. 
The ABV is 15.0 and the IBU rating is 85
Style - English Barleywine
Glass to use- Pint Glass or Snifter
Delivery 12oz Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Dark amber (copper) in color, a tan head that sticks around awhile. Good lacing.
Aroma - Boozy, malty, dark fruits and figs and dates.
Taste - Sweet, malty, dark fruits, and has a strong boozy after taste.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation, full body, smooth and creamy with an after burn from the alcohol which mellows after it warms up.
Drinkable - At three years old, it's just a tad better than a fresh OSBW.  Needs to age for another fives years to reach it's full potential.

This beer pairs very with cheese.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A+
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating =98