Mikkeller - Big Worse (2009)

Big Worse is the long awaited big brother of the small test brew Big Bad Barley Wine. The idea behind Big Worse is still to make a simple yet heavy barley wine - just like it’s smaller brother. But this time both the alcohol and bitterness has been pumped up! Big Worse is both thick and sweet and is the perfect beer for desserts. Enjoy it now or keep it for many years. Best stored dark and at cellar temperature.

First it was Big Bad Barley Wine
Second it was Big Worse Barley Wine 
Next was Big Worst Barley Wine -- 17.6% ABV
Now a new Big Worst Barley Wine -- a whopping 18.5% ABV







I had this at Monk's. We could not figure out the vintage, though the label had some age to it, thinking its a 2008 bottle. 

The ABV is 12.0 and the IBU rating is ??

Style - English Barleywine

Glass to use- Snifter, Tulip, Goblet, Chalice or Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery - 375ml Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a dark brown color with no head. Little lacing that sticks to the glass.
Aroma - Some dark fruits, malty, caramel and some toffee.
Taste -  Malty, sweet, some cotton candy and dark fruits. A bit hoppy.
Mouth Feel - Low carbonation, full body and sticky.  A dry after taste. 
Drinkable - A three year old barleywine, nice!  I think it was a 2009 bottle according to the bartender.  I like this a lot. 

This beer pairs well with cheese and desserts.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A+.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating =98