Beers similar to Rum Barrel-Aged Old Numbskull

American Barleywine·United States·11.7% ABV·One of 1 American Barleywines in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Rum Barrel-Aged Old Numbskull's oaky and rich character. Caramel, vanilla, oak and molasses sweetness build in this classic American barleywine after extended time in rum barrels. The brewery calls it a rich, complex beer worthy of the milestone, bringing back a fan favorite to celebrate 30 years of brewing. At 11.65% ABV it improves with age and comes in 16 oz cans as a limited release.

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10 beers like Rum Barrel-Aged Old Numbskull

Curmudgeon

Founders Brewing Co.

United States · Old Ale · 9.8%

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84%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Mirrors AleSmith's sweetness and vanilla notes, plus dark fruit notes, drier.

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Structure: drier, a notch softer

Compared to AleSmithdark fruitdry

Structure: Very close — a touch less sweetness, a touch less body.

Structure: drier, a notch softer

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Angel's Share

The Lost Abbey

United States · American Strong Ale · 12.5%

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81%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Keeps vanilla notes and caramel notes like AleSmith, drier, drops sweetness.

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Structure: drier, a notch stronger

Compared to AleSmithsweet

Structure: Very close — a touch less sweetness, a touch less body.

Structure: drier, a notch stronger

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150 Whisky Barrel Aged Barleywine

Brewpoint

United Kingdom · Barleywine · 12.3%

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80%

FLAVOUR MATCH

A touch more bitterness, noticeably more bitter — vanilla notes and caramel notes as with AleSmith.

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Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

Compared to AleSmithbitterdryspicysmooth

Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less sweetness.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Bourbon All The Leaves Are Brown

Tempest Brewing Co

United Kingdom · Brown Ale · 11.2%

79%

MATCH

Alongside AleSmith on vanilla notes and caramel notes: adds chocolate notes, drier, drops fullness.

Structure: drier, more bitter

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Whisky Barrel-Aged Barleywine (2026)

Hawkers Beer

Australia · Barleywine · 12.6%

78%

MATCH

Shares vanilla notes and caramel notes with AleSmith; adds dark fruit notes, noticeably more bitter.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Straight Jacket

Revolution Brewing

United States · Barleywine · 15%

78%

MATCH

Same vanilla notes and caramel notes as AleSmith, adds dark fruit notes, noticeably more bitter.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Gravedigger Billy

Revolution Brewing

United States · Scotch Ale · 13.5%

77%

MATCH

As with AleSmith, same sweetness and booziness, noticeably less bitter.

Structure: less bitter, a notch stronger

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Siroco

Cervezas Althaia

Spain · Barleywine · 11.5%

77%

MATCH

Like AleSmith on vanilla notes and caramel notes — adds dark fruit notes, but without the sweetness.

Structure: very close

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Breakfast in Brussels

Left Hand Brewing Company

United States · Barleywine · 13.1%

77%

MATCH

More bitter — same caramel notes and sweetness as AleSmith, adds dark fruit notes, noticeably more bitter.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Rum V.S.O.J.

Revolution Brewing

United States · Barleywine · 13.5%

75%

MATCH

More bitter — same vanilla notes and caramel notes as AleSmith, adds toasty notes, noticeably more bitter.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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