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Green Card Barleywine

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Cucapá Brewing Company 237 Rockwood Ave Suite 130 PMB 1 Calexico California USA North America (760) 768-8699 http://www.cucapa.com/ Is Green Card Barleywine something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Gatlin Damnosus

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.8% Brewed By Anderson Valley Brewing Company 17700 California 253 Boonville California USA North America (707) 895-2337 https://avbc.com Have you tried Gatlin Damnosus? Share your review by filling out your review below.

Horn Of The Beer

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.6% Brewed By Anderson Valley Brewing Company 17700 California 253 Boonville California USA North America (707) 895-2337 https://avbc.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on Horn Of The Beer by filling out your review below.

V.S.O.B.

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.8% Brewed By Anderson Valley Brewing Company 17700 California 253 Boonville California USA North America (707) 895-2337 https://avbc.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 day. Why […]

Helldorado

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13% Brewed By Firestone Walker Brewing Co. 620 McMurray Rd Buelton California USA North America (805) 686-1557 www.firestonebeer.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Helldorado make you happy, let us know by submitting your review […]

Cucapá Barleywine

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Cucapá Brewing Company 237 Rockwood Ave Suite 130 PMB 1 Calexico California USA North America (760) 768-8699 http://www.cucapa.com/ Have an opinion about Cucapá Barleywine? Submit your review below.

Cucapá Tequila Barrel Aged Ale

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Cucapá Brewing Company 237 Rockwood Ave Suite 130 PMB 1 Calexico California USA North America (760) 768-8699 http://www.cucapa.com/ Have you tried Cucapá Tequila Barrel Aged Ale? Share your review by filling out your review below.

John Barleycorn – Bourbon Barrel Aged

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5% Brewed By Mad River Brewing Company 195 Taylor Way Blue Lake California USA North America (707) 668-4151 www.madriverbrewing.com Have you tried John Barleycorn – Bourbon Barrel Aged? Share your review by filling out your review below.

John Barleycorn – Brandy Barrel Aged

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Mad River Brewing Company 195 Taylor Way Blue Lake California USA North America (707) 668-4151 www.madriverbrewing.com Have you tried this beer? Share your thoughts on John Barleycorn – Brandy Barrel Aged by filling out your review below.

John Barleycorn – Port Barrel Aged

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Mad River Brewing Company 195 Taylor Way Blue Lake California USA North America (707) 668-4151 www.madriverbrewing.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 day. […]

John Barleycorn Barleywine Ale

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Mad River Brewing Company 195 Taylor Way Blue Lake California USA North America (707) 668-4151 www.madriverbrewing.com Is John Barleycorn Barleywine Ale something that would make Michael Jackson (Not Jacko) proud? If so, give us your review below.

Barkley’s Sour Horn

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Anderson Valley Brewing Company 17700 California 253 Boonville California USA North America (707) 895-2337 https://avbc.com Have an opinion about Barkley’s Sour Horn? Submit your review below.

Bunny’s Toe

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10% Brewed By Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse 1920 Shattuck Ave Berkeley California USA North America (510) 843-2739 http://triplerock.com Thank you sir, will you have another Bunny’s Toe? Give us your review below.

Dragonaut

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse 1920 Shattuck Ave Berkeley California USA North America (510) 843-2739 http://triplerock.com The dude abides. Does Dragonaut? Submit your review below.

Orion

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Triple Rock Brewery & Alehouse 1920 Shattuck Ave Berkeley California USA North America (510) 843-2739 http://triplerock.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 […]

Hal 9000

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Jupiter 2181 Shattuck Ave Berkeley California USA North America (510) 843-8277 www.jupiterbeer.com The dude abides. Does Hal 9000? Submit your review below.

Good

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 17% Brewed By Alpine Beer Company 2351 Alpine Blvd Alpine California USA North America (619) 445-2337 www.alpinebeerco.com Does Good tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Great

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 14% Brewed By Alpine Beer Company 2351 Alpine Blvd Alpine California USA North America (619) 445-2337 www.alpinebeerco.com Good people drink good beer. Is Great good? Let us know with your review below.

Devil’s Inventory

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.2% Brewed By Schooner’s Grille & Brewery 4250 Lone Tree Way Antioch California USA North America (925) 776-1800 www.schonnersbrewery.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 Devil’s Inventory […]

Barrel Of Monkeys

American-Style Barley Wine Ale

Jun 222013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 16.9% Brewed By Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company 111 Industrial Rd #7 Belmont California USA North America (650) 592-2739 www.devilscanyonbrewery.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 day. […]

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.