Birrificio Barley BB10

Product - Birrificio Barley BB10
Brewed By: 
Barley
Self-Defined Style: 
Winter Warmer
Specifications
Strength (ABV): 
10.0% ABV

Our new skillful craft brewers, without an old tradition to follow, are totally free to brew experimental beers using unusual ingredients often strictly linked to their area. This is the case of young Sardinian engineer Nicola Perra who for this extraordinary BB10 uses even sapa (boiled worth) of a renowned local wine called Cannonau.

A natural “vinosity” accompanies us along the trip, from the warm and sumptuous scent of caramel, cocoa, dried plum, morello cherry and “strawberry” grapes to the palate rich of complex flavors such as caramel, chocolate, licorice, and plums with notes of sweet dried fruits such as gs and sultana.

Best With: 
A typical winter warmer to enjoy before going to sleep but it could be perfect with famous piedmontese boiled meats, with a savory Sardinian sheep’s cheese or with a chocolate or ricotta dessert.
Availability
Cases: 
24pk/12 oz. Loose Bottles
Cases: 
6pk/25.4 oz. (750 ml) Corked Bottles

Comments

The Ultimate Crossover

jhoyos@hunterdonbrewing.com's picture

Appearance: brownish-red with a very thin head

Aroma: dark fruits, chocolate

Flavor: dark fruits with licorice, wine undertones, dates and figs - almost like a light barleywine

Mouthfeel: little carbonation, a little viscous, but nothing out of balance

Overall Impression: This is almost like the missing link between beer and wine. So many great beer characteristics, but definite complementary wine tones make this one of the few crossovers that both sides might actually be able to enjoy.

Comments: An amazing "beer" just because it is so different. This is a great example of the type of innovative beer that's coming out of Italy: creating their own traditions, using local ingredients and providing complexity while still keeping beers in balance.