Barleywines

Left Hand Ambidextrous: A Beer & A New Series

Left Hand Brewing‘s Ambidextrous has started hitting taps around the U.S.   What is it?  Well, it’s more than a beer, it’s a series.  Left Hand will be different editions of Ambidextrous this year.  The brewery received keg approval for the ale last last Continue Reading →

Alesmith Decadence, Feb 29th

Alesmith Brewing’s Decadence 2011 is ready to go, and will be released on  on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012.

This release is a combination of two styles, a smoke beer and a barleywine.  The result (after Alesmith worked a little magic) is a Continue Reading →

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 2012 Ships

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 2012 is on it’s way to you.  The brewery announced that it has shipped to distributors this week, all across the United States.   Bigfoot is a big American barleywine perfect for drinking now, or Continue Reading →

Dominion Millenium [Video]

A little video tidbit from Old Dominion on the making of their barleywine Millenium –

Millennium is brewed in the barley wine style to commemorate our 1,000th batch of beer. Its generous hopping and bottle conditioning allow this beer to be Continue Reading →

Stone Old Guardian Releases 2/13

Stone Brewing’s barleywine will release on 2/13/12.  Expect it a day earlier at the tap room with a 10+ year vertical tasting.

Style: Barleywine
Availability: 22oz bombers, draft. Early seasonal each year.

11% ABV 

Cigar City/Swamphead Collab Releases 2/8

Swamphead & Cigar City Brewing collaborated last year on 2 barleywines.  An American barleywine was brewed at Swamphead, and an English style brewed at Cigar City.  This is the same brew that was called “Churchill,” until the Churchill Estate shut Continue Reading →

Posted in Left Hand Brewing, New Releases

Left Hand Ambidextrous: A Beer & A New Series

Left Hand Brewing AmbidextrousLeft Hand Brewing‘s Ambidextrous has started hitting taps around the U.S.   What is it?  Well, it’s more than a beer, it’s a series.  Left Hand will be different editions of Ambidextrous this year.  The brewery received keg approval for the ale last last year.  The name will stay the same, but the beer of course will repeatedly change.  Some of you have already seen #1, Imperial Milk Porter.  It already  sounds sexy.

Ambi #1 is a blend of different Left Hand beers.  It  breaks down like this:

Widdershins Barleywine (aged in Colorado whiskey)
Milk Stout
Wake Up Dead (Regular edition)

plus a little bit of coffee.

Imperial Milk Stout weighs out at around 9% ABV.

Availability: Draft only, available now.

Ed Note: Pic is a mock by BSJ

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Brasserie Franches-Montagnes, Coming Soon, Terrapin Beer Company

Jerome & Spikes 2011 Barley Ryne (US Edition)

Terrapin BFM Spike & JeromeMeet the American edition of Spike & Jerome’s Barley Ryne.  As you may remember, last year Terrapin collaborated with Brasserie BFM in Switzerland.  The result was a sour/tart rye based barleywine aged in rum barrels and imported to the U.S. by BFM.

Above is the U.S. label, for a version of the barley wine that is a blend of 2/3 ale and 1/3 ale that has been aging in bourbon barrels at the Terrapin brewery in Athens, Georgia.  Note the name transposition to Jerome & Spikes.  Terrapin  is currently deciding when this version will be released.

10% ABV

 

 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in AleSmith Brewing

Alesmith Decadence, Feb 29th

Alesmith Brewing’s Decadence 2011 is ready to go, and will be released on  on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012.

This release is a combination of two styles, a smoke beer and a barleywine.  The result (after Alesmith worked a little magic) is a maple smoked barleywine.  The beer features Bamburg smoked malt, and Vermont maple syrup.

Availability: Bottles go on sale at the brewery at 2 pm on 2/29/12.  $13/bottle, 6 bottle limit.  Draft in tap room. No growlers.

Style: Barleywine
Additions: Maple Syrup Alesmith Brewing
9368 Cabot DriveSan Diego, California, 92126
United States

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Seasonal Return, Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 2012 Ships

Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 2012 is on it’s way to you.  The brewery announced that it has shipped to distributors this week, all across the United States.   Bigfoot is a big American barleywine perfect for drinking now, or saving for years to come.

Our award-winning barleywine boasts a dense, fruity bouquet, an intense flavor palate and a deep reddish-brown color. Its big maltiness is superbly balanced by a wonderfully bittersweet hoppiness.

Style: Barleywine
Hops:  Chinook, Cascade, Centennial
Malts: 2 Row Pale, English Caramel
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft.  Winter Seasonal.

9.6% ABV, 90 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Old Dominion, Videos

Dominion Millenium [Video]

A little video tidbit from Old Dominion on the making of their barleywine Millenium –

Millennium is brewed in the barley wine style to commemorate our 1,000th batch of beer. Its generous hopping and bottle conditioning allow this beer to be cellared and enjoyed for many years. 10.5% alcohol by volume and featuring 2-Row Muntons Pale Malt, Light Crystal, Mt. Hood & East Kent Goldings hops, this palate pleaser pairs well with sharp cheeses and a variety of desserts.  It is best served in a snifter or pint glass at 50-55ºF.  Due to the overwhelming popularity of Millennium, the brewery has already sold out.  Check your local retailer today!

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Stone Brewing Co.

Stone Old Guardian Releases 2/13

Stone Brewing’s barleywine will release on 2/13/12.  Expect it a day earlier at the tap room with a 10+ year vertical tasting.

Style: Barleywine
Availability: 22oz bombers, draft. Early seasonal each year.

11% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Cigar City/Swamphead Collab Releases 2/8

Swamphead & Cigar City Brewing collaborated last year on 2 barleywines.  An American barleywine was brewed at Swamphead, and an English style brewed at Cigar City.  This is the same brew that was called “Churchill,” until the Churchill Estate shut it down.   On February 8th, both beers will be released at their respective breweries.

Finally there is a release date for our collaboration beers with Swamp Head Brewery: Roosevelt American Barley Wine and Church on a Hill English Barley Wine! Wednesday, February 8 at Swamp Head in Gainesville and Thursday, February 9 at Cigar City in Tampa. Limited bottle sales at each location and both beers will be available on draft in limited quantities. Exact times will be announced shortly.

Style: Barleywine
Availability: 750ml bottles. 1 time collaboration.

 

by Reid Ramsay