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Wednesday, January 25, 2006
 
* Beer: Barley Wine Review

I recommend this NYTimes review of barley wines (very strong beers that are fermented) for my readers that are interested in beer. For reference, I have also appended their most recommended barley wines here.

Avery Brewing Company Hog Heaven; Boulder, Colo.
***½
22 ounces, $5

Flying Dog Horn Dog; Denver
***
12 ounces, $2.25

Anchor Brewing Old Foghorn; San Francisco
***
12 ounces, $3.25
[Note: I had this one at a bar. It was awesome, although a bit sweet.]

J. W. Lees Harvest Ale 2003; Manchester, England
***
9.3 ounces, $5.25

Southampton Publick House Old Herb 2003; Southampton, N.Y.
**½
12 ounces, $6

Thomas Hardy's Ale 2004, O'Hanlon's Brewing Company; Devon, England
**½
8.5 ounces, $6

BEST VALUE
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale 2005; Chico, Calif.
**½
12 ounces, $1.75

De Hemel Nieuw Ligt Grand Cru 2003; Netherlands
**½
330 milliliters, $10

AleSmith Old Numbskull; San Diego, Calif.
**½
25.4 ounces, $10

Victory Brewing Company Old Horizontal; Downingtown, Pa.
**½
12 ounces, $1.75
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