Type of Beer: Ale
British-Style Barley Wine Ale
English Beer
British-Style Barley Wine Ale is a Full bodied English Beer that has an ABV range of 6.7-9.6%, Low to medium bitterness (40-65 IBUs), and pours Tawny copper to deep red/copper-garnet.
Our Thoughts on British-Style Barley Wine Ale
Commercial Examples of British-Style Barley Wine Ale
| Traits | Details |
|---|---|
| Color | Tawny copper to deep red/copper-garnet |
| Clarity | Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures |
| Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor | Residual malty sweetness is high |
| Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor | Hop aroma and flavor are very low to medium. English type hops are often used but are not required for this style. |
| Perceived Bitterness | Low to medium |
| Fermentation Characteristics | Complexity of alcohols and fruity ester attributes are often high and balanced with the high alcohol content. Low levels of diacetyl are acceptable. Caramel and some oxidized character (vinous aromas and/or flavors) may be considered positive attributes. |
| Body | Full |
| Original Gravity (°Plato) | 1.085-1.120 (20.4-28 °Plato) |
| Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) | 1.024-1.028 (6.1-7.1 °Plato) |
| Alcohol by Weight (Volume) | 6.7%-9.6% (8.5%-12.2%) |
| Bitterness (IBU) | 40-65 |
| Color SRM (EBC) | 11-36(22-72 EBC) |
| Additional notes | |
| Source: | 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association. |