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Island Brewing Company
Big Island English Barleywine
Category: English Style Barley Wine
Date Tasted:
12/6/2019
Country: USA
Alcohol: 9.5%
92 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
Island Brewing Company
Big Island English Barleywine
Category: English Style Barley Wine
Date Tasted:
12/6/2019
Country: USA
Alcohol: 9.5%
Sunburst color. Aromas of fig pudding, toffee, toasty Stroopwafel, marshmallow, sesame, and sweet tea with a satiny, crisp, spritzy, fruity light-to-medium body and a warming, delightful, medium-length sweet orange peel and tropical fruit chutney finish. A balanced and complex Barley Wine that offers a sophisticated beer pairing for cooler months.
Tasting Info
Style:
Spicy & Complex
Aroma:
fig pudding, toffee, toasty stroopwafel, marshmallow, sesame, and sweet tea
Flavor:
sweet orange peel and tropical fruit chutney
Bitterness:
Low
Enjoy:
on its own, with food and with cigars
Pairing:
Meat Loaf, Creme Brulee, Maytag Blue
Bottom Line:
A balanced and complex Barley Wine that offers a sophisticated beer pairing for cooler months.
The Producer
Island Brewing Co.
5049 6th St
Carpinteria, CA 93013
USA
1 805-745-8272
www.islandbrewingcompany.com
Their Portfolio
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English Style Barley Wine
Serve in a Snifter
About
English Style Barley Wine
English style barley wines are golden copper to dark brown in color and range from 8-12% in alcohol. They are characterized by extravagant caramel malt flavors and bitter hops that prevent their malt sweetness from being cloying. English versions of this style typically feature rich, complex malt flavors including caramel, toffee and molasses to name a few.
This style ages remarkably well, with aged versions showing oxidized port and sherry-like flavors and aromas that add to the overall complexity. Some examples are vintage dated and can improve with extended bottle age. These powerful brews are classically sold in small "nip" bottles and can be consumed after dinner or with dessert.
The style has become popular among US craft brewers who often produce them as winter specialties. The chocolate and fruit cake flavors in the brews mean they should be paired with chocolate desserts.
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