O'Hanlon Brewery

Thomas Hardy's Ale

9.312 ratings
9.39 pro ratings
Dorset, England
Malt
Cheese, Fruit, Chocolate
Top Notes For
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.5

One of the most outrageously amazing beers I've ever had. Hard to describe but not like anything else.

One of the most outrageously amazing beers I've ever had. Hard to describe but not like anything else.

Jul 22nd, 2017
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.1

Not as enjoyable as the last bottle a couple of years ago. Time to drink up. These don't age as well as the Eldridge Pope brewed versions (1999 and earlier), but still at least offer a glimpse of the greatness.

Not as enjoyable as the last bottle a couple of years ago. Time to drink up. These don't age as well as the Eldridge Pope brewed versions (1999 and earlier), but still at least offer a glimpse of the greatness.

Jul 12th, 2017
Lee Lightfoot

Bomb dot com

Bomb dot com

Mar 21st, 2016
Jackson Rohrbaugh

Gnarly and smoky and rich and delicious. A great celebratory sip. #thomashardys #barleywine #beer #brouwers

Gnarly and smoky and rich and delicious. A great celebratory sip. #thomashardys #barleywine #beer #brouwers

Jul 23rd, 2015
jake aziz

Iconic beer, might be the last one I ever get to try.

Iconic beer, might be the last one I ever get to try.

Mar 2nd, 2015
Patty Hsu

Sales Plumpjack, Relic Wines

9.1

I need a beer app! this is 1990 Thomas Hardy's Ale (6.33 fl oz), from Dorchester Dorset England...with the beautiful nose of an aged port, but it's a beer!!!! still a tiny fizz carbonation, heavy on the walnut, darker caramely favors!!

I need a beer app! this is 1990 Thomas Hardy's Ale (6.33 fl oz), from Dorchester Dorset England...with the beautiful nose of an aged port, but it's a beer!!!! still a tiny fizz carbonation, heavy on the walnut, darker caramely favors!!

Aug 19th, 2014
Garrett Oliver

Not O'Hanlon's - the original brewery, Eldridge Pope. 1992, and one of the more profound beers I've ever tasted.

Not O'Hanlon's - the original brewery, Eldridge Pope. 1992, and one of the more profound beers I've ever tasted.

Jan 13th, 2017
Jason Popish

Vintage 1987 - 2006 (all years brewed)

Vintage 1987 - 2006 (all years brewed)

Oct 30th, 2014
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.3

Joe had this 3 years ago

Joe had this 3 years ago

Jul 28th, 2021
Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

10

Michael had this 11 years ago

Michael had this 11 years ago

Apr 5th, 2014