Barleywine

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  1. Laurahory1

    Laurahory1 Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2016 California

    I know Barleywine is very strong beer with high abv.
    But this kind of beer is same as some other beers such as double IPA, which can use sugar to get the alcohol up? Or must brew with high ratio of material:water?
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    Appreciated who can help me:slight_smile:
     
    #1 Laurahory1, Jul 7, 2016
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  2. thepenguin

    thepenguin Savant (1,215) Aug 8, 2010 Massachusetts

    Barleywines are typically all-malt and don't use sugar as an adjunct. DIPAs and many strong Belgian ales include some form of cane sugar in the mash because it ferments almost entirely, allowing the brewers to make a stronger beer but retain a lighter body and enhanced drinkability. Barleywines are supposed to be big, complex and thoroughly malty. They'll achieve the same abv as a quad or strong DIPA, but it's really meant to be a decadent beer.
     
    #2 thepenguin, Jul 7, 2016
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  3. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Welcome to the BA site, Laurahory1. This site has many great features, including the link to this one which can be very helpful in learning about the different styles. http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/style/ @thepenguin is spot on with his definition of the barleywine style comparison to DIPAs, etc.

    Hang around the site as much as you'd like, explore to discover all of the features, and enjoy your time while here.
     
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