Barley Wines
The Top Ten Barley Wines is from America's Best and
the results of the 2011 U.S. Open Beer Championship.
1. Stone Old Guardian - Stone Brewing Company
2. Whiteout Winter - Montana Brewing
3. Rudolph's Red Nose Ale - Niagara College
4. Three Floyds Behemoth Barleywine - Three Floyds Brewing Company
5. Great Divide Barrel Aged Old Ruffian - Great Divide Brewing Company
6. Victory Old Horizontal - Victory Brewing Company
7. Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale - Sierra Nevada Brewing
8. XS Old Crustacean - Rogue Ales
9. Olde GnarlyWine - Lagunitas Brewing
10. Alaskan Barley Wine - Alaskan Brewing
Barley Wine Ale
Subcategory:
English Barley Wine Ale
English style barley wines range from tawny copper to dark brown 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
the perception of low to medium bitterness and extraordinary alcohol
content. Hop aroma and flavor may be minimal to medium. English type hops
are often used but not necessary for this style. Low levels of diacetyl may
be acceptable. Caramel and some characters indicating oxidation, such as
vinous (sometimes sherry-like) aromas and/or flavors, may be considered
positive. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.
OG: 1.085-1.120
FG: 1.024-1.032
Alcohol by Weight: 6.7-9.6%
IBU: 40-60
Color SRM: 14-22
 
Subcategory: American Barley Wine Ale
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
may range from 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 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.
OG: 1.090-1.120
FG: 1.024-1.032
Alcohol by Weight: 6.7-9.6%
IBU: 60-100
Color SRM: 11-2
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