#001: Bandwagon Brewery: Old Stud Leroy (Barleywine)

A beer which was supposed to an IPA, but a measuring mistake turned it into a Barleywine seems to be a good spot to start a beer blog.

The Brewery: Bandwagon Brewery (Ithaca, NY)
The Brew: Old Stud Leroy (Barleywine)
Availability: Draft Only
ABV: 12.2 // IBU: 85
Rating: 9/10
Location: Bandwagon Brewpub, Ithaca, NY

The story? A Bandwagon brewer accidentally measured out his ingredients for an IPA in kilos instead of pounds (whoops!). Two years in hiding, we're blessed with this.

The beer? A beastly barleywine drenched in booze and malt. Robust taste, smooth on the way in and slight tang on the finish. Great sweet / dry / wet balance. The Centennial and Cascade hops become more apparent halfway through the glass and your tongue begins to dry. Solid brew for a moderate or experienced barleywine fan.

Nickname: Delicious Mistake.