Monday, May 25, 2009

Out of the Cellar: Sierra Nevada Bigfoot 2004

Brewery: Sierra Nevada
Style: Barleywine
ABV: 9.6%
Date Cellared: February 2004
Date Poured: May 2009


I have very few beers in the cellar that are getting past five years and this is one of them. Anything that reaches five years of aging has to be sampled, right?

Pours the familiar murky brown with a thin but persistent tan head. After five years, still the distinct aroma of cascade hops in the nose. Rich and fruity maltiness too but the hops are still prominent.

Fruity and rich maltiness in the mouth. Again, still a ton of cascade hops detected and gives it a biting bitteness. A bit of alcohol in the finish. But the flavors are blending very nicely. Could still keep aging! Easily!


1 comment:

bottle-labelerblogspot.com said...

I didnt taste the Barleywine .....How it will be