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Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine Style Ale 2010

Rating
94
Price
$4
Brand
Alcohol
11.1%
Bottle Size
22 oz
Issue Date
12/31/2010
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The 13th edition of this annual release doesn't disappoint, and this is the kind of beer that can just get better with age. The gorgeous orange-red colored beer offers strong aromas of resiny citrus hops and caramel malt, leading into flavors of raw sugar cane, molasses, raisins and pine. Smooth and lush with medium carbonation and a lengthy, slightly sticky hoptastic finish, this is a beer of great complexity and balance that offers strength without brute force. Lauren Buzzeo

What Is Blind Tasting?

All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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About The Scores

*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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