Fools Errand
The Virginia Beer Company
Barleywine – 11% ABV – 55 IBU
A study in concentrated British malt character. In fact our brewers used so much malt in this bbl batch that they had to use our 35bbl mash tun because it wouldn’t come close to fitting in our 5bbl mash tun. The wort for this recipe was boiled for four hours (instead of 60 minutes) to concentrate the malt flavor and add prominent kettle caramelization character. Flavors of figs, plums, and burnt caramel. Just enough hops to balance the malt to keep it from being too sweet. And a warming finish.
Where to get it
Not currently available in Richmond
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