Hog Heaven Barley Wine - Avery Brewing Company

rickyleepotts

Arizona

4/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

So I am new to this whole barleywine style… but this Hog Heaven has been compared to a double IPA. I LOVE IPA, so it makes sense that I would love a double IPA. The beer smells like an IPA, but with an immediate smack of bitterness. I do like bitter.

The beer starts pretty smooth as it moves it’s way across your palate. Then you are just tackled with extreme layers of bitterness. Then, about thirty seconds later, as the aftertaste starts to fade, you get some sublet sweetness. I wouldn’t call it chocolate… maybe a dark cocoa. Love the mouthfeel though, as there is practically no carbonation. There are certain beers that I like carbonated; an IPA isn’t one of them.

The bottle is cute, I really like the label. It has, you guessed it… a hog on the front. The label is also pink (my favorite color), which is fitting considering the name. I feel like I have had this beer before, but maybe not. Not sure… regardless, this is a great beer and has a ton of IPA characteristics about it. It has a pretty big ABV as well, so if you want to drink these maybe only order a couple of bottles. The beer doesn’t smell nor taste like alcohol.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2011 02:31:03 | More by rickyleepotts

jgbiggs

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

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Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

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New York

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

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Texas

4.5/5  rDev +13.4%

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Colorado

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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DarthGuitarHero

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

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h0ppster

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

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Texas

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

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Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -18.1%

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DaveAnderson

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

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California

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

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Texas

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

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New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

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rydev24

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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Jason1337

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +7.1%

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AmitC

Indiana

4.51/5  rDev +13.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 22 oz bomber.

Color is deep amber with ruby hues. Over three fingers thick off white colored head with excellent retention power. Awesome lacing on the sides. Very beautiful looking. Calm. Translucent.

Aroma is just beyond awesome. Strong hop flavors. Pine and resin hop character. Heavy malts. A lot of warmth and some alcohol is apparent. Strength is strong and powerful. Fills the nose with overwhelming intensity.

Taste is brilliant as well. Very good amount of bitterness provided by intense hops. Malt does a balancing act and provides the old ale flavor. Earthy and ground hop character. Piney and resiny feel is present in abundance as well. Finish is bitter. Bitterness is strong. One of the most bitter Barleywines or any ale for that matter, I have had.

Mouth feel is medium to full bodied. Oily character but with a much fuller body due to heavy malt content. Nice texture. Strong and powerful. A bit astringent.

One hell of a beer. This is a gem. Find it and drink it. You will love it if you like DIPAs, barleywines or hop forward beers.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 15:01:06 | More by AmitC

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Maryland

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

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Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -5.5%

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California

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +0.8%

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