American Barleywine

Learn more about the American Barleywine style of beer.

Despite its name, a Barleywine (or Barley Wine) is very much a beer, albeit a strong and often intense beer. In fact, it's one of the strongest styles. Lively and fruity, sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet, but always alcoholic. A brew of this strength and complexity can be a challenge to the palate. Expect anything from an amber to a dark brown color, with aromas ranging from rich fruits to bold hops. The body is typically thick, alcohol will definitely be perceived, and flavors range from dominant dark fruits to palate smacking, resiny hops. English varieties are quite different from American efforts, which are often heavily hopped with high alpha oil American hops to create a more bitter brew. English versions tend to be more rounded and balanced with a slightly lower alcohol content, though this is not always the case. Most Barleywines can be cellared for years and will age much like wine.

ABV: 8.5–15% | IBU: 60–100 | Glassware: Snifter

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Style Examples - 1851 to 1900 (out of 2787)
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? 14.0109-02-2019
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The Sisters Brewery
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Sketchbook Brewing Company
9.6013.8409-23-2021
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Brasserie Harricana
11.9013.8801-14-2022
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14.351405-16-2019
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13.5013.2212-21-2021
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8.2013.7712-21-2019
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12.101301-05-2022
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11.5014.6104-06-2022
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10.201407-13-2021
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MashCraft Brewing
10.7014.106-03-2016
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Galea Craft Beers
14.001411-21-2022
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8.2014.308-14-2021
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Chapter Two Brewing Company
8.0013.7101-02-2022
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Bare Arms Brewing
11.0014.4405-08-2020
Glouton
La Memphré Microbrasserie
8.0013.6704-24-2016
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12.0013.0301-17-2022
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12.7014.7102-06-2022
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9.3013.5902-26-2022
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15.0013.9903-18-2022
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Ravinia Brewing Company
10.0014.7303-20-2022
Citrus Is Life
The Bruery
13.3014.2103-27-2019
Zora
Forager Brewing Company
14.1014.9410-28-2023
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