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Veritas 011

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13.46% Brewed By The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way #104 San Marcos (CA) California USA North America (800) 918-6816 www.losabbey.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Veritas 011? Let us know below.

Big Johnson

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By The Brewhouse 229 W. Montecito St Santa Barbara California USA North America (805) 884-4664 http://thebrewhousesb.com Have you tried Big Johnson? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Rhinoceros

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Telegraph Brewing Company 416 N Salsipuedes St Santa Barbara California USA North America (805) 963-5018 www.telegraphbrewing.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Rhinoceros? Let us know below.

Drake’s Urban Bourbon

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com I was in the Virgin Islands once. I met a girl, we ate lobster and drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otters. That was a pretty good […]

The Good S***

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.6% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com Is The Good S*** something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

The Shizzle

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.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 The […]

13th Anniversary Ale

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5% Brewed By Central Coast Brewing 1422 Monterey St b100 San Luis Obispo California USA North America (805) 783-2739 www.centralcoastbrewing.com Want to share your review of 13th Anniversary Ale? Submit your review below.

Iron Horse Barley Wine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.6% Brewed By Central Coast Brewing 1422 Monterey St b100 San Luis Obispo California USA North America (805) 783-2739 www.centralcoastbrewing.com Are you a fan of Iron Horse Barley Wine? Enter your review of Iron Horse Barley Wine below.

Box Set Track #11 – The Devil Went Down To Georgia

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12% Brewed By The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way #104 San Marcos (CA) California USA North America (800) 918-6816 www.losabbey.com The dude abides. Does Box Set Track #11 – The Devil Went Down To Georgia? Submit your review below.

Box Set Track #13 – Message In A Bottle

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13.85% Brewed By The Lost Abbey 155 Mata Way #104 San Marcos (CA) California USA North America (800) 918-6816 www.losabbey.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 […]

Lower Da Boom Barleywine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By 21st Amendment Brewery 563 2nd Street San Francisco California USA North America (415) 369-0900 http://21st-amendment.com Maybe it’s the beer talking but do you love Lower Da Boom Barleywine? Submit your review below.

Irondale Bull Maclary’s Mor Barley Wine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Hermitage Brewing 1627 S 7th St San Jose California USA North America (408) 291-0966 http://hermitagebrewing.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Irondale Bull Maclary’s Mor Barley Wine below.

Dire Straits

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.6% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com Good people drink good beer. Is Dire Straits good? Let us know with your review below.

Drake’s Brandy Witches

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com Have an opinion about Drake’s Brandy Witches? Submit your review below.

Drake’s Jolly Rodger American Barleywine 2012

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.6% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com Have you tried Drake’s Jolly Rodger American Barleywine 2012? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Drake’s Smooth Operator – Stygian Barleywine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.75% Brewed By Drake’s Brewing Co. 1933 Davis St Building 177 San Leandro California USA North America (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Drake’s Smooth Operator – Stygian Barleywine by filling out your review below.

Quercus

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.9% Brewed By Mike Hess Brewing 7955 Silverton Ave San Diego California USA North America (619) 786-4377 www.hessbrewing.com Would you like to share your opinion of Quercus? Submit your review below.

Bourbon Barrel Aged Freudian Sip

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Rough Draft Brewing Company 8830 Rehco Rd San Diego California USA North America (858) 453-7238 http://roughdraftbrew.com Did you experience Bourbon Barrel Aged Freudian Sip? Give us your review below.

AleSmith Decadence 2011 Maple Smoked Barleywine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By AleSmith Brewing Company 9368 Cabot Dr San Diego California USA North America (858) 549-9888 Http://alesmith.com Is AleSmith Decadence 2011 Maple Smoked Barleywine something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

AleSmith Old Numbskull

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By AleSmith Brewing Company 9368 Cabot Dr San Diego California USA North America (858) 549-9888 Http://alesmith.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 AleSmith Old Numbskull […]

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.