Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Green Flash - Barleywine

A four hour boil intensifies the caramel malts and enormous Pacific Northwest hop charge. The result is a rich, estery brew with toffee notes and citrus hop flavors layered throughout. Enjoy fresh today or lay it down and see how the flavors of each vintage evolve.

The ABV is 10.9 and the IBU rating is 85
Style - American Barley Wine
Glass to use- Snifter, Tulip or Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery - 22oz Bottle

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

The Pour - Pours a dark copper color with a big tan head. Good lacing.
Aroma - Malts, caramel, grassy and hops.
Taste -  Sweet, caramel, toffee and hoppy.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation, medium body, strong hoppy after taste like a west coast IPA.
Drinkable - Alcohol is well hidden.  A true west coast barley wine. 

This beer may pair well with cheese and desserts.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B
BeerAdvocate Rating = 86
Ratebeer Rating = 98

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