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Old Guardian pours a dark amber color with a very sweet sugar smell with some brown sugar and molasses notes. As you would expect from a barley wine, it is low carbonation, thick and syrupy, and has a heavy mouthfeel. It has a bready malt flavor with hints of sweet caramel, toffee and a warming sensation as it goes down. There are more hops in the aftertaste than is generally found in this style. This is a beer that serious barley wine fans will enjoy. You could definitely keep this around for a few years and have a different experience.

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Sep 17th, 2025

Stone Brewing Co.

Old Guardian

Category:

Barleywine

11.20% ABV

Brewery:

Stone Brewing Co.
Escondido, CA

Links:

Stone Brewing Co. Website

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Old Guardian from Stone Brewing Co.

4.5 out of 5 based on 1 ratings.

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