
About Thomas Hardy's Ale
Created in 1968 to commemorate the renowned English writer, Thomas Hardy’s Ale is a limited edition barley wine. Numbered and vintage-dated to be stored for years (even over 25 years, according to those who have made it in the past); this legendary beer is finally back in production and is a piece of English history meant to be shared with the world.
Thomas Hardy's Ale Products
2018 Vintage Thomas Hardy's Ale (Golden Anniversary)
Barley Wine
13% ABV
Amber colored Barley Wine laden with bronze glints. On the nose, straight away the bouquet has impact, intensity and complexity with notes of both candied and alcohol-soaked fruit, dried figs, fresh tobacco and chocolate, while a caramel sensation is perceived but remains in the background. In the mouth, the initial sensation is of incredible density and softness, a silky warmth accompanying memories of bitter orange marmalade, dried fruit and chestnut honey.
The finale provides a refreshing, slightly sharp hint that adds harmony and balance.
Enjoy immediately, but it can also be stored in the wine cellar to taste its evolution over time.
The finale provides a refreshing, slightly sharp hint that adds harmony and balance.
Enjoy immediately, but it can also be stored in the wine cellar to taste its evolution over time.
Package Configurations:
Bottles:
12 x 11.2oz (330ml)
Kegs:
10L (1/3 barrel)
2018 Historical Thomas Hardy's Ale
Barley Wine
13.7% ABV
The 2018 edition of "The Historical" was aged for six months in oak barrels previously used for the maturation of the renowned Scotch Whiskey Chivas Regal: the result of this long procedure is a Barley Wine with a marked and complex body, notes of wood, caramel, brandied fruits and a lasting warm aftertaste.
Package Configurations:
Bottles:
12 x 8.5oz
2024 Vintage Thomas Hardy's Ale
Barley Wine
11.3% ABV
Amber colored Barley Wine laden with bronze glints. On the nose, straight away the bouquet has impact, intensity and complexity with notes of both candied and alcohol-soaked fruit, dried figs, fresh tobacco and chocolate, while a caramel sensation is perceived but remains in the background. In the mouth, the initial sensation is of incredible density and softness, a silky warmth accompanying memories of bitter orange marmalade, dried fruit and chestnut honey.
The finale provides a refreshing, slightly sharp hint that adds harmony and balance.
Enjoy immediately, but it can also be stored in the wine cellar to taste its evolution over time.
The finale provides a refreshing, slightly sharp hint that adds harmony and balance.
Enjoy immediately, but it can also be stored in the wine cellar to taste its evolution over time.
Package Configurations:
Bottles:
20 x 8.5oz (250ml)
Kegs:
10L (1/3 barrel)
2024 Historical Thomas Hardy's Ale
Barley Wine
11.3% ABV
The 2024 edition of “The Historical” matures for more months with French oak wood, which releases its typical roasted and spicy notes, rounding up the warm and sweet aromas of Thomas Hardy’s Ale.
Package Configurations:
Bottles:
20 x 8.5oz (250ml)