Americas Rex Grossmans Big Play Barleywine

Formerly brewed at Americas Brewpub
Style: Barley Wine
Aurora, Illinois USA

Serve in Snifter

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I have no notes concerning the appearance, but, as with many beers at the festival, I recall the head was of the minimalist’s ilk. The nose was quite fruity with cherries and apples, sweet with a pale maltiness, warm with alcohol, and lightly bittered to balance it out. Both the hoppy bitterness and the alcohol peppery spiciness grow in the flavor and leave you with a warm, somewhat bitter finish. This is a pretty hot barleywine, but I’m fairly certain that Mr. Rybinski will have already barrelled some by now. Can’t wait.

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