Stone Old Guardian BELGO Barley Wine Style Ale 2011 Odd Year Release Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Stone Old Guardian BELGO Barley Wine Style Ale 2011 Odd Year Release

Rating
86
Price
$7
Brand
Alcohol
12%
Bottle Size
22 oz
Issue Date
2/1/2012
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This beer's original, but it doesn't work as well as one would hope. The pour is attractive, with a vibrant amber-brown color, and the nose expresses nice aromas of orange, toasted apple, soft caramel and a touch of spice. The mouth, however, is a bit disjointed and confusing, with a traditional barleywine profile one moment and then a strange vegetal mustiness with dried sweet spice the next. Lauren Buzzeo

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*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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