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What category is Old Ale in?
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19--Strong Ale
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What is the expected aroma of old ale?
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malty-sweet w/ fruity esters, often complex w/ dried fruit, vinous, caramelly, molasses, nutty, toffee. Some alcohol/oxidative notes acceptable (similar to sherry or port). Generally no hop aroma due to aging.
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What is the expected appearance of old ale?
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Color: light amber to very dark reddish brown (most fairly dark); may grow darker with age
Opacity: clear or almost opaque Head: moderate to low cream- to light tan-colored; may be adversely affected by age. |
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What is the expected flavor of old ale?
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Low to None: diacetyl
Medium to High: malt character--luscious malt complexity, often nutty, caramelly and/or molasses (light chocolate/roasted malt optional but not prominent) Balance: malty-sweet; possibly well-hopped Medium to High: fruity esters (dried fruit or vinous) Finish: dry to somewhat sweet Alcohol: evident but not overwhelming Optional: wood-aged/blended versions may have lactic or Brettanomyces character (should not be too strong) |
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What is the expected mouthfeel of an old ale?
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Medium to full, chewy body (older examples may be lower in body due to attenuation). Alcohol warmth evident and welcome. Low to moderate carbonation.
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What is the overall impression of an old ale?
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Significant alcohol but less than barleywines. Sweet, malty balance.
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What is a "stock ale"?
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An ale aged or stored for a significant amount of time
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What are the typical ingredients in an old ale?
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lots of well-modified pale malt (often English), good amounts of caramel and other specialty malts. Possibly darker malts used sparingly to avoid roasted character. Adjuncts such as molasses or dark sugar common, as are starchy adjuncts. Hop variety not important. British ale yeast with low attenuation.
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What is the expected bitterness of an old ale?
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30-60 IBU
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What is the expected color of an old ale?
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10-22 SRM
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What is the expected OG of an old ale?
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1.060-1.090
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What is the expected FG of an old ale?
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1.-015-1.022
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What is the expected ABV of an old ale?
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6-9%
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What are some commercial examples of an old ale?
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Gale's Prize Old Ale, Burton Bridge Olde Expensive, Marston Owd Roger, Greene King Olde Suffolk Ale, J.W. Lees Moonraker, Harviestoun Old Engine Oil, Fuller's Vintage Ale, Harvey's Elizabethan Ale, Theakston Old Peculier (OG 1.057), Young's Winter Warmer, Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild, Samuel Smith's Winter Welcome, Fuller's 1845, Fuller's Old Winter Ale, Great Divide Hibernation Ale, Founders Curmudgeon, Cooperstown Pride of Milford Special Ale, Coniston Old Man Ale, Avery Old Jubilation
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What style do winter warmers fall into?
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old ale
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