Style Information

American Barleywines are a complex style that range from amber to dark copper in color. The mouthfeel is generally full and there is a notable malt sweetness, usually present as a caramel or toffee taste and smell. There is also a notable alcohol presence. Hop bitterness in the aroma and taste is medium to very high. ABV can range widely from 8% to 12% or higher.

Glassware	Description
Goblet	A goblet (or chalice) is a large, stemmed, bowl-shaped glass. The distinction between goblet and chalice is typically in the glass thickness. Goblets tend to be more delicate and thin, while the ... [more]
Pint Glass	Pint glasses are what most people recognize as a typical beer glass. There are actually three different types of pint glasses - shaker pints, nonic pints and tulip pints. The shaker ... [more]
Snifter	Typically used for serving brandy and cognac, a snifter is ideal for capturing the volatiles of aromatic beers, such as Belgian ales, India Pale Ales, barleywines and wheat wines. The shape helps... [more]
Tulip	A tulip glass not only helps trap the aroma, but also aids in maintaining large heads, creating a visual and olfactory sensation. The body is bulbous, but the top flares out to form... [more]

	Beer	Consumed
1.	Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.	401
2.	Bourbon Barrel Barleywine by Central Waters Brewing Company	123
3.	Thumbprint Barley Wine by New Glarus Brewing Company	60
4.	Nemesis 2010 by Founders Brewing Company	45
5.	Kosmyk Charlie Y2K Catastrophe Ale by Central Waters Brewing Company	39
6.	30th Anniversary Series - Jack and Ken's Ale by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.	32
7.	Fred From The Wood by Hair of the Dog Brewing Company	31
8.	Mirror Mirror by Deschutes Brewery, Inc.	31
9.	Doggie Claws by Hair of the Dog Brewing Company	29
10.	30th Anniversary Series - Our Brewer's Reserve Grand Cru by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.	28

	Beer	Avg Score
1.	M Belgian-Style Barleywine by Midnight Sun Brewing	98
2.	King Henry by Goose Island	95
3.	Wooden Hell by Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery	95
4.	Oak Aged Old Dipsea Barleywine by Marin Brewing Company	94
5.	Barrel Aged Chicken Killer Barley Wine by Santa Fe Brewing Company	94
6.	Oak Aged Twisted Reality by Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery	94
7.	Risgoop by Three Floyds Brewing LLC	94
8.	He'Brew Jewbelation 14 by Shmaltz Brewing Company (He'Brew)	94
9.	Bourbon Barrel Barley Wine by Kuhnhenn Brewing Company	93
10.	Firestone 10 by Firestone Walker Brewing Co.	93