American Barleywine

American Barleywine is an American Ale beer style. It typically presents as amber to deep red/copper-garnet. Caramel and/or toffee malt aromas are often present. High residual malty sweetness, often with caramel and/or toffee ﬂavors, should be present. Medium to very high, exhibiting a wide range of attributes.

Notes: Vinous, sherry-like or port-like attributes arising from oxidation may be considered positive when in harmony with overall flavor profile.

ABV: 8.5%-12.2%
IBU: 60-100
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 11-18
OG: 1.090-1.120
FG: 1.024-1.028

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:8.5%-12.2%

ABW:6.7%-9.6%

IBU:60-100

Perceived Bitterness:

High

Color & Appearance

Color:

Amber to deep red/copper-garnet

SRM:11-18

EBC:22-36

Clarity:

Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures

Gravity & Body

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

Body:

Full

Flavor Profiles

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.

Fermentation Character:

Complex alcohols are evident. Fruity esters are often high. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels.

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

No beers have been reviewed in this style.