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Wine Barrel Aged Barleywine

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com Would you like to share your opinion of Wine Barrel Aged Barleywine? Submit your review below.

Glass Hammer Barley Wine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Triumph Brewing Company USA North America (609) 924-7855 www.triumphbrewing.com Thank you sir, will you have another Glass Hammer Barley Wine? Give us your review below.

The Big 4-0 Barleywine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.7% Brewed By John Harvard’s Brew House USA North America Home Want to share your review of The Big 4-0 Barleywine? Submit your review below.

The Big 4-2 Barleywine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.2% Brewed By John Harvard’s Brew House USA North America Home WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of The Big 4-2 Barleywine below.

Apocalypto

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.7% Brewed By Ram Restaurant & Brewery USA North America www.theram.com Is Apocalypto something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Atom Smasher

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com May the wind always be at your back, the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance among the stars. Would you take Atom Smasher with you? Let us know your thoughts […]

Bourbon Aged Barleywine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Bourbon Aged Barleywine? Submit your review below.

Stash Barleywine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery USA North America http://www.rockbottom.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. So, regular consumption of beer eliminates […]

Emelisse Barley Wine Ale – Jack Daniels Barrel Aged

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By Bierbrouwerij Grand-Café Emelisse Nieuweweg 7 Kamperland Zeeland Netherlands Europe +31 113 370 262 www.emelisse.nl Have an opinion about Emelisse Barley Wine Ale – Jack Daniels Barrel Aged? Submit your review below.

Sasquatch

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant USA North America http://www.ironhillbrewery.com The dude abides. Does Sasquatch? Submit your review below.

The Situation

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.2% Brewed By Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant USA North America http://www.ironhillbrewery.com What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did The Situation make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

El Chupacabra Barley Wine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By John Harvard’s Brew House USA North America Home Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did El Chupacabra Barley Wine make you happy, let us know by submitting your review below.

Belgian Barleywine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 14% Brewed By Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company (Downtown) 123 E. Doty Street Madison (WI) Wisconsin USA North America (608) 284-0000 http://downtown.greatdanepub.com Would you like to share your opinion of Belgian Barleywine? Submit your review below.

Thumbprint Barley Wine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By New Glarus Brewing Company 2400 State Hwy 69 New Glarus Wisconsin USA North America (608) 527-5850 http://www.newglarusbrewing.com The dude abides. Does Thumbprint Barley Wine? Submit your review below.

Barleywine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Thirsty Pagan Brewing 1623 Broadway St Superior Wisconsin USA North America (715) 394-2500 www.thirstypaganbrewing.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Barleywine below.

Old Burly

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.06% Brewed By Bridge Brew Works LLC 335 Nick Rahall Greenway Fayetteville (WV) West Virginia USA North America (304) 574-1998 www.bridgebrewworks.com Are you a fan of Old Burly? Enter your review of Old Burly below.

Bourbon Barrel Barleywine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.5% Brewed By Central Waters Brewing Company 351 Allen St Amherst (WI) Wisconsin USA North America (715) 824-2739 www.centralwaters.com Good people drink good beer. Is Bourbon Barrel Barleywine good? Let us know with your review below.

Kosmyk Charlie Y2K Catastrophe Ale

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Central Waters Brewing Company 351 Allen St Amherst (WI) Wisconsin USA North America (715) 824-2739 www.centralwaters.com WE WANT YOU to give us your review. Submit your review of Kosmyk Charlie Y2K Catastrophe Ale below.

Noir Black Belgian Barleywine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Sand Creek Brewing Company 320 Pierce St Black River Falls Wisconsin USA North America (715) 284-7553 www.sandcreekbrewing.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Noir Black Belgian Barleywine? Let us know below.

Grand Cru

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.6% Brewed By Hinterland Brewery Restaurant 313 Dousman St Green Bay Wisconsin USA North America (920) 438-8050 www.hinterlandbeer.com Good people drink good beer. Is Grand Cru good? Let us know with your review below.

American-style Barley Wine Ale Traits

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Beer Style Description

American style barley wines range from amber to deep copper-garnet in color and have a full body and high residual malty sweetness. Complexity of alcohols and fruity-ester characters are often high and counterbalanced by assertive bitterness and extraordinary alcohol content. Hop aroma and flavor are at medium to very high levels. American type hops are often used but not necessary for this style. Very low levels of diacetyl may be acceptable. A caramel and/or toffee aroma and flavor are often part of the character. Characters indicating oxidation, such as vinous (sometimes sherry-like) aromas and/or flavors, are not generally acceptable in American-style Barley Wine Ale, however if a low level of age-induced oxidation character harmonizes and enhances the overall experience this can be regarded favorably. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures. The American version of the Barleywine tends to have a greater emphasis on hop bitterness, flavor and aroma than the English Barleywine, and often features American hop varieties. Differs from an Imperial IPA in that the hops are not extreme, the malt is more forward, and the body is richer and more characterful.

Alcohol By Volume Range

8-12

IBU's Range

50-120

Aroma

Very rich and intense maltiness. Hop character moderate to assertive and often showcases citrusy or resiny American varieties (although other varieties, such as floral, earthy or spicy English varieties or a blend of varieties, may be used). Low to moderately strong fruity esters and alcohol aromatics. Malt character may be sweet, caramelly, bready, or fairly neutral. However, the intensity of aromatics often subsides with age. No diacetyl.

Appearance

Color may range from light amber to medium copper; may rarely be as dark as light brown. Often has ruby highlights. Moderately-low to large off-white to light tan head; may have low head retention. May be cloudy with chill haze at cooler temperatures, but generally clears to good to brilliant clarity as it warms. The color may appear to have great depth, as if viewed through a thick glass lens. High alcohol and viscosity may be visible in “legs” when beer is swirled in a glass.

Flavor

Strong, intense malt flavor with noticeable bitterness. Moderately low to moderately high malty sweetness on the palate, although the finish may be somewhat sweet to quite dry (depending on aging). Hop bitterness may range from moderately strong to aggressive. While strongly malty, the balance should always seem bitter. Moderate to high hop flavor (any variety). Low to moderate fruity esters. Noticeable alcohol presence, but sharp or solventy alcohol flavors are undesirable. Flavors will smooth out and decline over time, but any oxidized character should be muted (and generally be masked by the hop character). May have some bready or caramelly malt flavors, but these should not be high. Roasted or burnt malt flavors are inappropriate. No diacetyl.

Mouthfeel

Full-bodied and chewy, with a velvety, luscious texture (although the body may decline with long conditioning). Alcohol warmth should be present, but not be excessively hot. Should not be syrupy and under-attenuated. Carbonation may be low to moderate, depending on age and conditioning.