American Barleywine

American Barleywine is a strong, intensely flavored ale showcasing both malt richness and bold hop character, distinguishing it from its English counterpart with more pronounced hop bitterness and American hop varieties. It features complex flavors of deep caramel, toffee, and dark fruits balanced by significant alcohol warmth and a pronounced hop presence. Traditionally brewed with a high percentage of base malts, specialty malts for complexity, and aggressive late-addition American hops, this style emerged in the 1970s-80s as American craft brewers created their own interpretation of the classic English Barleywine.

ABV Range: 8-12%
IBU Range: 50-100

Perfect Pairings for American Barleywine

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Main Course

Beef short ribs are typically slow-cooked to tender perfection, delivering rich, beefy flavors with substantial fat content and often featuring caramelized exterior notes. The intense umami character and substantial texture of this dish pairs beautifully with full-bodied red wines that have sufficient tannin structure to cut through the fat, while dark, malty beers complement the caramelized flavors and provide enough body to stand up to this hearty dish.

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