Old Ale

As their name implies, old ales are typically stocked or stored for long periods of time before consumption, the latter which traditionally involved blending the old ale with another "fresh" beer like a mild ale or bitter. Old ales could be viewed as strong mild ales that fall out somewhere in between strong bitters or brown porters and English barleywines. They are normally dark amber to deep brown in color with a head that may or may not impress (due to the age and relatively low carbonation). The style builds on several remaining unfermented sugars to offer chewy malty flavors (caramel, toffee, vinous, nuts, molasses, even light chocolate or roasted flavors and fruitiness), a firm and warming alcohol presence, and relatively low hop levels (especially after aging). Additionally, these beers can often take on oak, oxidized, and sour or lactic flavors after aging.

	Beer | Location	Reviews	Score
	The Bruery Sucre CA, United States	1	3.325
	The Bruery Virgin Papier CA, United States	1	3.125
	The Lost Druid Olde 24 GA, United States	1	3.250
	Theakston Old Peculier United Kingdom	68	3.710
	Thirsty Dog Bicentennial Old Ale OH, United States	1	3.225
	Thomas Kemper Happy Cow Winterbrau WA, United States	2	3.040
	Thornbridge Hall Bracia United Kingdom	3	3.734
	Three Taverns Old Bones GA, United States	1	3.175
	Three Taverns Third Age GA, United States	1	3.400
	Timothy Taylor Ram Tam United Kingdom	1	3.350
	Trim Tab Olde Ale AL, United States	1	3.000
	Twin Leaf Old Gaffer NC, United States	1	3.200
	Uley Old Spot Prize Ale United Kingdom	1	3.100
	Upper Hand Brewery Old Ale Barrel Aged MI, United States	0	0.000
	Upright Billy the Mountain OR, United States	4	2.914
	Valley Brew Old Headbanger Ale CA, United States	2	3.340
	Village Brewer Old Raby United Kingdom	2	3.280
	Vintage 50 Auld Abominable VA, United States	0	0.000
	W. J. King Merry Ale United Kingdom	1	3.300
	Wadworth Old Timer United Kingdom	0	0.000