English Barleywine
English Barleywine is an English Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: British-Style Barley Wine Ale. It typically presents as tawny copper to deep red/copper-garnet.
- ABV
- 8.5%-12.2%
- IBU
- 40-
- OG
- 1.085-1.120
- FG
- 1.024-1.028
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Alcohol & Bitterness
ABV:8.5%-12.2%
ABW:6.7%-9.6%
IBU:40-
Perceived Bitterness:
Low to medium
Color & Appearance
Clarity:
Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
Gravity & Body
Original Gravity:1.085-1.120
Original Gravity °P:20.4-28
Final Gravity:1.024-1.028
Final Gravity °P:6.1-7.1
Body:
Full
Flavor Profiles
Malt Profile:
Residual malty sweetness is high
Hop Profile:
Hop aroma and flavor are very low to medium. English type hops are often used but are not required for this style.
Fermentation Character:
Complexity of alcohols and fruity ester attributes are often high and balanced with the high alcohol content. Low levels of diacetyl are acceptable. Caramel and some oxidized character (vinous aromas or flavors) may be considered positive attributes.
2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .
No beers have been reviewed in this style.