Barleywines

Lonerider’s New Hangman Barleywine

Get ready for a new Lonerider Brewing beer. June 26 marks the launch date of Hangman Barley Wine Ale.  You can grab your bottle at their tasting room starting at 5pm.

“Malt takes on a unique rustic charm while hops add Continue Reading →

Sad News. Brooklyn Retires Monster Ale

Brooklyn Brewery sadly announces that the barley wine Monster Ale has been retired. A little while back, Monster, the brewery’s cat and namesake for the brew, passed away. Brooklyn laments – things just aren’t the same.

When Monster was laid to rest, Continue Reading →

Some Barrel Aged Sexy from Olde Hickory

Meet Olde Hickory Brewery’s (Hickory, NC) Peabody’s Blendiculous Series 1. Subtitled  “A blended barley wine-style ale aged in bourbon barrels.”

Lock, Stock & Bourbon Barrels

Style: Barleywine (Barrel Aged)

Availability: 22oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

10.2% ABV 

2013 Troegs Flying Mouflan Arrives

Tröegs spring seasonal release, Flying Mouflan, is shipping to the brewery’s markets now. This American-style barleywine is described as “pushing Nugget Nectar off the side of a cliff,” and is deliciously complex with 3 hop varieties at 100 IBUs. Since Continue Reading →

Posted in New Beers, Pipeworks Brewing

Pipeworks Brewing Santa vs Unicorn

Pipeworks Brewing Santa vs Unicorn

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Lonerider Brewing Company

Lonerider’s New Hangman Barleywine

Get ready for a new Lonerider Brewing beer. June 26 marks the launch date of Hangman Barley Wine Ale.  You can grab your bottle at their tasting room starting at 5pm.

“Malt takes on a unique rustic charm while hops add characters of fruits, pine and a resinous texture to this full bodied concoction.  Enjoy it now or explore growing complexities by allowing it to age for years to come.”

Style: Barleywine
Arrival: June 26 2013

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Brooklyn Brewing

Sad News. Brooklyn Retires Monster Ale

Brooklyn Brewery sadly announces that the barley wine Monster Ale has been retired. A little while back, Monster, the brewery’s cat and namesake for the brew, passed away. Brooklyn laments – things just aren’t the same.

When Monster was laid to rest, the spirituous, malty libation could be seen aimlessly meandering through the fermentation hall, lazing about the brewhouse, and listlessly watching the bottles fill up with beer in the packaging room, giving the sense to those close with this classic Winter Seasonal that perhaps the end was near.

Brooklyn Monster Ale is a legend in the American barleywine world. Rest in Peace to you both. You are and will be, sorely missed.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Leinenkugel's Brewing

Leinenkugel Big Eddy Ryewine Arrives in June

The next addition in the Leinenkugel Big Eddy Series arrives this June- Ryewine Ale. Much like the rest of the Eddy Series, the release is a high octane offering, an American barleywine.

A rare blend of rye malts gives a spicy complexity to a brew with the unforgettable depth of an American barleywine ale.

Style: Barleywine (w/ Rye)
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: June, 2013

10% ABV 

Read more: Big Eddy Series

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Olde Hickory Brewing

Some Barrel Aged Sexy from Olde Hickory

Olde Hickory Peabody's Blendiculous Series 1

Meet Olde Hickory Brewery’s (Hickory, NC) Peabody’s Blendiculous Series 1. Subtitled  “A blended barley wine-style ale aged in bourbon barrels.”

Lock, Stock & Bourbon Barrels

Style: Barleywine (Barrel Aged)

Availability: 22oz bottles
Arrival: TBA

10.2% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Clown Shoes Brewing, Coming Soon

Clown Shoes Celebrates America with Crunkle Sam

Clown Shoes Crunkle Sam

Big, strong, and boozy. That’s a beer you celebrate America with. Clown Shoe’s (Ipswich, MA) Crunkle Sam raises a pimp cup to one of, if not THE best brewing country in the world.

We brewed Crunkle Sam, an American Barleywine Ale dry hopped with Citra hops, to celebrate America. America, we love you: thank you for allowing Clown Shoes to set off a few fireworks in the craft beer world.

Style: Barleywine
Availability: 22oz bombers
Arrival: TBA

11% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Seasonal Return, Troegs Brewing

2013 Troegs Flying Mouflan Arrives

Tröegs spring seasonal release, Flying Mouflan, is shipping to the brewery’s markets now. This American-style barleywine is described as “pushing Nugget Nectar off the side of a cliff,” and is deliciously complex with 3 hop varieties at 100 IBUs. Since Tröegs is working on even more expansion of bottling equipment, Flying Mouflan will not be available in 16 oz bottles this year.

Style: American Barleywine
Availability: 22oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: May 2013

9.3% ABV

by Reid Ramsay