Though it is not actually a wine, an English Barley Wine is the strongest ale style in alcohol content. Its high gravity lends a chewy-winey attribute that is difficult to confuse with other styles. Although the deep shade of copper/bronze is hard to resist, this beer is best aged for a full six months because the large amount of malt employed will be buried beneath an overpowering alcohol bite until it gracefully ages. Not quite overcoming the sweetness of the malt is a high hop rate, creating a full bodied ale that is characterized by the estery and fruity flavors of the yeast. The resulting carbonation is low but head retention is solid.

Don't be alarmed by the high bittering rate, when this is adaquately aged, it will be extremely malty. If you can keep some of this beer around for 4-5 years, you will be drinking one of the best beers you will ever taste.

In the style of: Fuller’s Golden Pride, Young’s Old Nick