American Ales: American Barleywine
Notes: Vinous, sherry-like or port-like attributes arising from oxidation may be considered positive when in harmony with overall flavor profile.
- Color: Amber to deep red/copper-garnet
- Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
- Malt Profile: Caramel and/or toffee malt aromas are often present. High residual malty sweetness, often with caramel and/or toffee flavors, should be present.
- Hop Profile: Medium to very high, exhibiting a wide range of attributes.
- Bitterness: High
- Fermentation: Complex alcohols are evident. Fruity esters are often high. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels.
- Body: Full
- ABV: 8.5%-12.2%
- ABW: 6.7%-9.6%
- IBU: 60-100
- Color (SRM): 11-18
- Color (EBC): 22-36
- Original Gravity: 1.090-1.120
- Original Gravity °P: 21.6-28
- Final Gravity: 1.024-1.028
- Final Gravity °P: 6.1-7.1
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.
Highest Rated In Style
- 9.64 Bourbon Barrel Barleywine by Central Waters Brewing Company
- 9.64 Abacus by Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
- 9.30 Bourbon Barrel Aged Hi-Fi Rye by Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery
- 9.17 Nemesis 2010 by Founders Brewing Company
- 8.82 Hi-Fi Rye by Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery
- 8.74 Majsgoop by Three Floyds Brewing Company
- 8.70 Doggie Claws by Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
- 8.70 Bare Tree by Two Brothers Brewing Company