English Barleywine

English Barleywine is an English Ale beer style. It typically presents as tawny copper to deep red/copper-garnet. Residual malty sweetness is high. Hop aroma and ﬂavor are very low to medium. English type hops are often used but are not required for this style.

ABV: 8.5%-12.2%
IBU: 40-65
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 11-36
OG: 1.085-1.120
FG: 1.024-1.028

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:8.5%-12.2%

ABW:6.7%-9.6%

IBU:40-65

Perceived Bitterness:

Low to medium

Color & Appearance

Color:

Tawny copper to deep red/copper-garnet

SRM:11-36

EBC:22-72

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 and/or ﬂavors) may be considered positive attributes.

Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association beer style guidelines.

No beers have been reviewed in this style.