North Coast Brewing Company

Cellar Reserve Old Stock Ale

9.415 ratings
9.43 pro ratings
North Coast, California, USA
Top Notes For
David Kline

Jumping spider eye bubbles mass in a parabola foam while smaller bubble sheens fill the bursting absences, until the whole becomes an espresso foam, and equally oiled. Unction lacings lean Hebraic but ultimately are the dream fonts writ by the hand of G-d. Mene Mene Tekel Parsin they seem to say before fluttering away as constellations on a starling’s back. Fair warning as this is a heavy purse to carry. Six years in and taking stock. Figs, dates, treacle, raisins, carob, caramel, vanilla bean, sweet potato casserole, bacon fat, mincemeat. Rich on the palate with milk chocolate, molasses, Turkish coffee, gingerbread, candied date, and espresso-tobacco finish. Gloriously integrated and complex complexions.



#oldstockale #oldstock #2016 #northcoastbrewing #bièredegarde #agedbeer #bier #beer #birra #biere #cerveza #northcoast

Jumping spider eye bubbles mass in a parabola foam while smaller bubble sheens fill the bursting absences, until the whole becomes an espresso foam, and equally oiled. Unction lacings lean Hebraic but ultimately are the dream fonts writ by the hand of G-d. Mene Mene Tekel Parsin they seem to say before fluttering away as constellations on a starling’s back. Fair warning as this is a heavy purse to carry. Six years in and taking stock. Figs, dates, treacle, raisins, carob, caramel, vanilla bean, sweet potato casserole, bacon fat, mincemeat. Rich on the palate with milk chocolate, molasses, Turkish coffee, gingerbread, candied date, and espresso-tobacco finish. Gloriously integrated and complex complexions.



#oldstockale #oldstock #2016 #northcoastbrewing #bièredegarde #agedbeer #bier #beer #birra #biere #cerveza #northcoast

Mar 2nd, 2023
Joe Paradise

Deep brownish red color. Aromas of fig caramel oatmeal and chocolate that carry through to the palate along with a fresh gerbal hop background. Full body, creamy texture. A sweet treat almost hinting at an oatmeal raisin cookie

Deep brownish red color. Aromas of fig caramel oatmeal and chocolate that carry through to the palate along with a fresh gerbal hop background. Full body, creamy texture. A sweet treat almost hinting at an oatmeal raisin cookie

1 person found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2016
Matt Sterr

Wet grain 🌾.....hay. Complex.

Wet grain 🌾.....hay. Complex.

Dec 24th, 2016
David Kline

With a head somewhere between cappuccino and fine rosé champagne both in color and bubble. And a dark Amber body bordering on red, this powerful Sphinx tempts you near its maw. A mallard appears in my glass in the foam voids. There is a sweet cinnamon and cherry candy present, but also a marinated mushroom quality to the nose. You sense the granite jaw, and await the iron fist. But the gloves come off, and this model is lithe after a spin around the sun, exhibiting honey and tea, leather touches, finesse and power seamlessly mesh with a vanilla bean and sweet tobacco, cinnamon and toast component. Your tongue has a new friend! #northcoastbrewing #oldstock #agedbeer

With a head somewhere between cappuccino and fine rosé champagne both in color and bubble. And a dark Amber body bordering on red, this powerful Sphinx tempts you near its maw. A mallard appears in my glass in the foam voids. There is a sweet cinnamon and cherry candy present, but also a marinated mushroom quality to the nose. You sense the granite jaw, and await the iron fist. But the gloves come off, and this model is lithe after a spin around the sun, exhibiting honey and tea, leather touches, finesse and power seamlessly mesh with a vanilla bean and sweet tobacco, cinnamon and toast component. Your tongue has a new friend! #northcoastbrewing #oldstock #agedbeer

Mar 8th, 2016
Michael Genn

Cellared for 3 years - outstanding

Cellared for 3 years - outstanding

Oct 6th, 2016
Yuriy Roman

Complex beer with strong notes of cocoa and caramel. The finish has an interesting mix of bourbon, oak and wet soil. Bottle says 14.1%, but it is hard to tell... quite dangerous.

Complex beer with strong notes of cocoa and caramel. The finish has an interesting mix of bourbon, oak and wet soil. Bottle says 14.1%, but it is hard to tell... quite dangerous.

Aug 31st, 2016
W Peggott

... And a nice steak! Good times!

... And a nice steak! Good times!

Mar 6th, 2016
Jeffrey Long

Velvety milk chocolate with raisins, figs, and soft bourbon finish. Like a Cadbury Fruit and Nut bar with a shot of bourbon chaser. Crazy drinkable for 13.6% abv. Fantastic.

Velvety milk chocolate with raisins, figs, and soft bourbon finish. Like a Cadbury Fruit and Nut bar with a shot of bourbon chaser. Crazy drinkable for 13.6% abv. Fantastic.

May 28th, 2015
Paul T HB

Theses winter beers are killing my waistline! But they are so well made, can't resist,

Theses winter beers are killing my waistline! But they are so well made, can't resist,

Jan 3rd, 2015
Scott Fisher

I'd drink this any day! Even better than Old Stock. Great for special occasions.

I'd drink this any day! Even better than Old Stock. Great for special occasions.

Feb 2nd, 2014