New Specialty Beer on Tap: Barley Wine!

barleyIt’s time again to celebrate the flavors of the season with the long-anticipated release of our barley wine! Locals know its huge maltiness and big fruit flavors make it a seasonal favorite. It’s served in a special glass, since this unique ale is higher in alcohol content and is the perfect beer to sip on a chilly winter night.

About the Beer:

Style: Barley Wine

Color: Reddish Brown
Aroma: Red berry, dried fruit, caramel
Mouthfeel: Full and Warming
Flavor: Intense sweet maltiness, resinous wood , toffee
Alcohol: 10.2% abv
IBU: 48 (estimate)

Original Extract: 23.4 Plato (% sugar in the wort)

Malt

  • Organic 2-row
  • Briess Aromatic
  • Briess Extra Special
  • Acidulated

Hops

  • Bittering: Organic Magnum
  • Flavor/Aroma: Organic Ahtanum, Willamette

Aging Barrels

  • Used French Oak from Wooldridge Creek Winery – barrels previously contained Malbec

Come in to the brewpub and enjoy this limited release ale, or take a liter home to share with your friends and family. Enjoy this ale in moderation and have a safe and happy holiday season.

(*photo by Marina Pecoraro)

~ by M. Nelson on 11/30/2013.

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