Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

DevilsCups

New York

4.4/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

2012 Vintage, bottle poured into Duvel Tulip.

A - Beautiful deep mahogany pour with a 2 finger off-white head. Really a great looking beer, and probably one of the best lookers out there. Lacing is immense. Legs aplenty.

S - A surprising amount of citrus hops hit first, with the typical barleywine malt notes following. Great aromas from this one. Citrus hops, caramel, touch of alcohol tinging. Smell is a bit dim on this one, and could use a bit more aroma.

T - Hop bitterness and citrus hit first with the red-style malts not far behind. There's a great balance going on here, with each one constantly fighting/complimenting each other. Aftertaste is the same, hops and big malt going back and forth, and it lasts forever. Awesome.

M - Thick, thick, thick mouthfeel. Coats really nicely. Could use a tad softer carbonation but time might help.

O - Fantastic beer from Sierra that I look forward to every season. I especially liked the addition of the big hop notes up front on the 2012 Vintage as it makes it even more inviting to drink fresh. Go get some!

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2012 03:36:46 | More by DevilsCups

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