Get ready to make merry with this annual specialty beer. The 2014 Barley Wine is flowing through the taps, and at 11% abv, its sure to warm your spirits this winter season. The rich, full-bodied brew is served in a 13 oz. Belgian glass for you to better enjoy the complex flavors and aromas: think strawberry jam, currants, raisins and toffee, to name a few.
At Standing Stone, we’ve brewed an annual Barley Wine every winter since 2005. We’ve aged them in whiskey and wine barrels, and each year has been dramatically different from the last. We brewed this year’s batch back in August, and aged two-thirds of the brew in oak barrels from Weisinger’s Winery in Ashland, previously used for red wines. Three months later, the 2014 Barley Wine turned into flavor magic, and we’re especially thrilled with this year’s vintage.
About 2014 Barley Wine
Aged for three months in oak barrels from Weisinger’s Winery in Ashland, this year’s batch has aromas of dried fruit, wood, and vanilla. Along with the full body, you’ll taste flavors of toffee and currants. 11.0% abv, 55 IBU (estimate)
Malt
- Crisp Organic Pale (English)
- Briess Aromatic
- Briess Organic Chocolate
Hops
- Bittering: Organic Magnum
- Flavor/Aroma: Organic Sterling, Organic Hallertau
Food Pairing Suggestions
We love, love, love this beer with blue cheese. So much so, we’re pairing it with a 2011 Reserve Rogue River Blue from Rogue Creamery at our 2015 Winter Beer Dinner in January. We would also pair this beer with rich, hearty and deeply satisfying food. The big body and bold flavors will stand up to some of the richest dishes. Here are some suggestions from our menu:
Fig & Bacon Pizza
Black & Blue Burger
Chardonnay & Goat Cheese Fondue
Grilled Reuben
Charbroiled Teriyaki Ribs with Sweet Potato Fries
Come check out the 2014 Barely Wine (and some hearty comfort food, if you feel so inclined) and let us know if you love it as much as we do!