Favorite Barleywines

Not for the faint of heart.

By Will S.

1. Green Flash Barleywine

   At 14 places | 10.0 ABV | Brewed by Green Flash Brewing Co.

   Brewery's Description: Our American-style Barleywine undergoes a three hour boil to intesify the caramel malts and the enormous Pacific Northwest hop charge. The result is a rich, estery brew with toffee notes and citrus... full description

2. Avery Hog Heaven Barley Wine

   At 61 places | 9.2 ABV | Brewed by Avery Brewing Company

   Brewery's Description: This dangerously drinkable garnet beauty is a hop lover's delight. The intense dry-hop nose and the alcohol content are perfectly balanced for a caramel candy-like malt finish. This is a serious be... full description

3. Victory Old Horizontal

   At 13 places | 10.5 ABV | Brewed by Victory Brewing Company

   Brewery's Description: A luxurious, warming barleywine rich with aromatic hops and dark, candied fruit character that hides its epic strength masterfully. full description

4. Sierra Nevada Big Foot

   At 72 places | 9.6 ABV | Brewed by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

   Brewery's Description: 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. full description

5. Hair of the Dog Fred

   At 20 places | 10.0 ABV | Brewed by Hair of the Dog Brewing Company

   Brewery's Description: Fred was created to honor beer writer and historian Fred Eckhardt. Fred is a big inspiration for me and many other brewers. Fred's work in all-grain brewing and beer styles helped me become a bette... full description