AROMA: (5) Piny rich hops aroma with background citrus notes.
TASTE: (5) Incredible rich flavor. First a bitterness shock, then a thick mouthful of malt and hops in it's best combination. Very complex beer with lots of aroma hops and a great full flavor. More of a hoppy dry taste than equivalent English versions of Barley Vine
EXTRA: (4) A surprisingly distinctive Barley Wine Style Ale. This could be easily identified in a blind test because of its unique flavor. It has its base in English Barley Vine but goes the extra mile to be a unique beer.
Sierra Nevada Brewing
Beer style: American Barley Wine Style Ale
Serving temperature: 10-14 C
Alcohol: 9.6%
Food Pairings: Difficult beer to pair with food. Probably works best on its own after a meal instead of coffee and cognac.
APPEARANCE: 5 x 5 = 25
AROMA: 5 x 10 = 50
TASTE: 5 x 10 = 50
EXTRA: 4 x 1 = 4
Total: 129/130
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