This was the first barley wine I ever had. Well, not this year's, but in previous years. And I have to admit, I have yet to find another one that I like as much. Old Foghorn is too sweet. Old Ruffian is a bit more raw. Divine Reserve 6? Blech.
Bigfoot pours a solid coppery amber with a great tan head that throws off a huge bready and hoppy smell as the head thins. Slightly sweet smelling simply because of the huge malt, but every aspect of this beer is balanced.
Great hoppy bitterness hits you right up front, followed by the sweet wheat bread malty flavor. Alcohol is basically imperceptable, which is saying something for a beer that has 9.6% ABV.
Big beer flavor with great balance and flavor. One of the standards for the style.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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