Old Ale

Old Ale

357 beers | 3.732 Avg Score

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
Ridleys Old Bob
United Kingdom
3
3.534
The Bruery Bois
CA, United States
3
3.567
George Gale Prize Old Ale Special Reserve
United Kingdom
3
3.217
Harviestoun Ola Dubh 21 Year Special Reserve
United Kingdom
3
3.500
Odell Woodcut Oak Aged Ale No. 01
CO, United States
3
3.517
Village Brewer Old Raby
United Kingdom
2
3.280
Bièropholie Azimut
Canada
2
3.140
Wickwar IKB
United Kingdom
2
3.220
Lightning Old Tempest Ale
CA, United States
2
3.460
Amager Danish Beerhouse Barrel Aged Series Old Mans Ale
Denmark
2
3.120
Great Oakley Delapre Dark
United Kingdom
2
3.280
Island Brewing Jubilee Ale
CA, United States
2
3.140
Highland Auld Asheville Vintage Ale
NC, United States
2
3.320
Terrapin The Iron Tankard
GA, United States
2
3.480
Atlantic Foonf Zane Auld Ale
ME, United States
2
3.440
Free State Poor Richards Ale
KS, United States
2
3.280
Elveden Harwich Charter Ale
United Kingdom
2
3.420
McKenzie Old Salty Dog
PA, United States
2
2.820
Le-Brewery Harolds Revenge Old Ale
France
2
3.340
Yards Old Ale
PA, United States
2
3.100